Thera from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to make this fabulous bow waist belt. The wide belt cinches in and calls attention to your waist, and the bow adds a feminine flair. Go to the tutorial.
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Archives for July 2010
Tutorial: Taggy Cube soft toy for baby
Laura from Eleanors Boutique shares a tutorial on her blog for making a super cute Taggy Cube toy for a baby. Just like the taggy blankets, there are ribbon tags of various colors and textures sticking out from the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an ironing pad
Liz Copeland shares a tutorial explaining how to make your own ironing pad. More portable than an ironing board, a ironing pad allows you to turn any flat surface into a spot for your ironing. To take it with you, … Read More...
Technique: Burnt Paper with Markers
Check out this wonderful technique on the Sweet Designs by Cherly blog. Giving the look of burnt paper but instead of lighting a match it’s done with Copic markers, how cool, or should I say how “hot” is that?! Click … Read More...
Waterbottle Octopus
Crafts by Amanda shows you how to re-use your old waterbottles and turn them into “underwater” creatures! I love that this Octopus is pink…perfect with the bow.
Paper-Cut Cake
I’m pretty sure I can find no words to capture the awesomeness of this cake. Spotted on dessert girl, this cake is inspired by paper-cut artist Su Blackwell and made by the amazing cake designer Kate Sullivan. (Scrolling … Read More...
Cardboard Tree House
Living Locurto discusses her fond memories of having a tree house….
as she was planning her own children’s tree house, she made this one out of cardboard! What a great inspiration for creating one with your children…I love the Lincoln … Read More...
Chalkboard Crafts
This craft is so cute, and you can turn the bag into practically anything! Sew Can Do shows you how to make this bag, and if you search around the rest of her blog, you will find other great chalk… Read More...
Cupcake Dress
How fabulous would it be to wear this cupcake dress to your next party? Unless it’s an outdoor event (birds). Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake, the dress was made by Alice in Cakeland for the Amsterdam International Fashion … Read More...
Child’s Art Turned Into a Softie
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hildren are always carrying things around the house because they feel attached to them for a period of time. These softies made our of children’s artwork may never be put down. Mother * Lode shows you an amazing … Read More...
Monster- Recycled
Kaboose shows you how to turn a used sandwich box into a somewhat “cute” monster! Perfect for paring this craft with a monster book.
Free Pattern: Oopsie the Octupus softie by Melly & Me
Melanie Hurston from Melly & Me shares a free pattern over at Moda Bake Shop for Oopsie the Octopus. Isn’t he cute?? I love the little fabric yo-yo “suckers” on the bottoms of each leg! Go to the free pattern … Read More...
Too Good To Miss….
Vogue has done it again! Their latest Stitch Dictionary, called Lace Knitting, is #5 in their Stitchionary 
5 arsenol. With this book, anyone, and I do mean ANYONE can knit lace. I know what you’re thinking, that maybe anyone can … Read More...
Hydrangea Cupcakes
Find a step-by-step tutorial for decorating these gorgeous hydrangea cupcakes HERE at Glorious Treats.
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Tutorial: Recover an old dresser with vintage sheets
Melissa from Under Construction shares a cool idea for using vintage sheets. Rather than sewing them into a project, she uses them to cover the fronts of dresser drawers. The mismatched floral prints totally change the look of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of toddler pants from men’s jeans
Cook Clean Craft shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a pair of men’s pants into a much smaller version for toddlers. This is a great idea for pants with holes or stains further down in the legs. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt turtle pincushion
Jessica from Subtle Tee shows how to make this cute little turtle pincushion outof felt. I love the different colors of felt on his turtle shell! Go to the tutorial.
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Freebie: Vintage Ephemera Download
Click here to download three wonderful vintage images free from Stampington and Co.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...