Oh, these clever beach-themed cookie placecards bring me right back to my years working as a cookie decorator (making many many many a placecard as such). I love the “sand” filled pails. Too cute. Find the idea HERE at the … Read More...
Archives for May 2010
Back from Bullseye in Portland
I have returned from one of the best glass adventures of my life. I spent almost a week in a class at Bullseye and the amount of information we covered is staggering. I have over 500 pictures to sort through … Read More...
Coast into crafting with coasters
Now I’ve made coasters by recycling all sorts of things but it just never occurred to me to to take a cardboard coaster and recycle it but the clever crafter Coleen over at her blog Vintage Terrace 2 did!
[tags]recycled … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim
Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow
Stitching on paper
This work by Tenar (Tenar’s Cave blog) is acrylic paint and cotton stitching on mulberry paper. See what Tenar has to say about working with this unusual combination of media. The results are outstanding, don’t you agree?
It’s so good to see you!
Look! It’s The Lone Beader! Though she’s usually camera-shy, we get a glimpse of her standing next to her beaded White House painting, Taken by Storm, which is included in the Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize Show. Go to … Read More...
Annie Does It Again!
One of my favorite jewelry designers for knitted themed jewelry is Annie Adams. Her work is quirky and fun, yet very stylish and functional.
Take this key chain. I don’t know if it’s a new design or not, but I … Read More...
Enjoy these stitchy videos
You can watch the time-lapse emergence of one of Eleanor Pigman‘s remarkable portraits in seed-bead embroidery. See the video.
And you can see a whole series of videos on Ruth Rae‘s blog that let us snoop through … Read More...
Free patterns: Vintage kitties
Patty of Pip Stitch shares her vintage embroidery-pattern finds. Get four cute Artex kitties, and watch for more. Thanks, Patty!
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery … Read More...
Yvette tries out synthetic thread
Yvette Stanton of White Threads wants to add a bit of stitchery to a hat that will be exposed to weather. Real metal threads wouldn’t be suitable. She lets us follow her experiment with synthetic gold thread and plaited braid … Read More...
Soften your hands for smoother stitching
If you want to stitch successfully with silk threads, smooth hands are a necessity. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares her secret formula for keeping hands as soft as silk. See her post.
Bookmark this cross-stitch shop
Here’s a note I received from Tereena Clarke:
… Read More...I am the designer and owner of Artecy Cross Stitch. I have been designing cross stitch patterns for 10 years. At www.artecy.com we offer over 3000 cross stitch patterns for our
Easy Paper Craft
This paper craft is a simple, creative activity for your younger children. Visit The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman and she will show you how its done!
Macaroni Sheep
I love that this craft can be done on the fly with all items you’ve got in your home! Family Corner is where you can find this cute little animal!
Flip Flop Wreath
You know I am a fan of creative art projects that can help decorate a child’s room as well as spark their creativity. 
This project is perfect for the door of your daughter! Head on over to Homemade Mamas for … Read More...
Mix Your Own Watercolors
Creative Jewish Mom has a great craft project…making your own watercolors! Perfect for teaching children about the color wheel and mixing colors.
While your on her page…you must spend some time and check out other ideas…. but make sure you … Read More...
Felt Butterfly mobile, free tutorial
This tutorial can be so diverse. You can make it for a baby’s crib, a wedding shower, and bridal shower or put it on your porch in the summer and set the butterflies free in beautiful motion. Make a few … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s nightgown from a vintage pillowcase
Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant blouse for a baby or toddler
Prudent Baby shows how to make a sweet little peasant blouse for a sweet little baby or toddler. This style of top is easy to sew, easy to fit, and looks good out of just about any kind of fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped and Embossed Metal Flowers
Join Nathalie Kalbach for a super cool technique, she shows you how to stamp and emboss on metal blanks and then add material to make cool mixed media flowers. I’ve got to try these for myself, right up my alley! … Read More...