Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl. The cozy lets you enjoy a chilled canned beverage without wet or frozen fingers. Not only does it look cool out of the vinyl, but … Read More...
Archives for July 2011
Tutorial: Swiss Mini Roll from felt
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make a Swiss Mini Roll from felt. These would make a fun addition to a play kitchen food set! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Toastie Studio]
Free pattern: Owl appliqued throw pillow
Jen from The Crafting Fiend created this owl appliqued pillow as an accent for her daughter’s room, and shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make one. This is soooo cute! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem
Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin Tuck Wave throw pillow
Dora from Show Tell Share created this striking Pin Tuck Wave throw pillow. The pillow cover is pieced from stripes of solid fabric sewn with random pin stripe waves. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Square Rainbow Cookie Pops
This post will be twofold: 1. A self-serving push to promote my square rainbow cookie pops (you know, to represent the real-life square versions of rainbows). And, 2. To send you over to CraftShare 2011 at Sew Can Do, where … Read More...
Beads And Crochet – Have You Tried it?
I wish I had a picture of the knitted shawl which inspired my quest for crochet patterns that would benefit from the addition of beads. Georgia, the owner of Hearthstone Knits, my favorite LYS, knitted a shawl that was beautiful … Read More...
New Release: Jelly Park Digital Stamps
There’s a new digital stamp company on the block, Jelly Park! Designer Claire Keay is now offering some of her adorable designs as digital stamps. Click here to check them out.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG… Read More...
Mini “Watermelon” Sherbet
Awww… it’s a cute li’l version of a watermelon, made with limes, sherbet and chocolate chips. Very clever. Find them HERE at This Chick Cooks.
Lunch That’s More Fun
Maybe my kid would actually eat foods that touch each other, like sandwiches, if they looked more fun. Such as a submarine sandwich or a piece of cake, from Cute Food for Kids.
Googly Eyes and Emotion (and Fondant)
For anyone out there crafting characters or animals from sweet things like fondant, here’s an artist’s helpful inside scoop for expressing emotions and moods with the eyes, googly eyes: Check it out HERE at Eat the Evidence.
Free hand-embroidery patterns
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...
Tutorial and Giveaway | Shabby Chic Tags
Mel from Mel Designs shows you how you can make these shabby tags with a colorwashed background. She is also giving away a kit for making these tags! Entries close July 15th and the giveaway is open to US … Read More...
Tutorial | Tag Using Movers & Shapers Die
Melissa Samuels shows how she made this tag using one of the Movers & Shakers dies from Tim Holtz. In the tutorial she explains not just how to use the die, but also how she embellished the tag. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Biker Dude
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There’s An App For That….
And it’s called SockCalc!And if you’re like me, your iphone goes with you E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E!
Sooooo Easy. Knit a swatch, enter your needle size(s), measure your swatch and input the row and stitch counts, measure your foot and leg, input those, … Read More...
Liselle Mineral Makeup Review – Transform Your Look In Minutes
It was the diagnosis of the autoimmune disease “Scleroderma” with the added possibility of “Overlap Lupus” that inspired Liselle Mineral Makeup Founder and fellow Aussie Liz Pohlmann to follow her dreams to help others. Knowing first-hand how a little makeup … Read More...
Fourth of July Bracelet
To cap off the Independence Day holiday in the US is this bracelet. I hope my American friends enjoyed their day and some fireworks to boot!
Menu Frame + Wedding Favors
Every monday is “Brag Monday” at the Graphics Fairy and I’m always so excited to see the projects she features from the previous week! This week the features are a gorgeous chalkboard frame {perfect for a wedding menu!} from Vicki … Read More...
Tutorial: Fourth of July wall hanging
Melissa from A Love Affair With My Brother made this quilted wall hanging as her offering in a recent homemade gift exchange. I love the stars and stripes surrounded by a fireworks border – so cute for 4th of July … Read More...