How fun is this? Pull out your glue gun, spray paint and an old globe and go to town creating this piece that can be totally personalized to your liking. If you head over to Madigan Made, she’ll give … Read More...
Archives for July 2011
Loom up some raffia
More vintage-flower-loom loveliness, this time in raffia. See lots more at the blog post of creators Jennifer and Jessica of Twin Fibers.
Freebie: Vintage Alphabet
Helga from Artchix Studio is offering a download of her favorite vintage alphabet, click here to visit her blog for more info.( Note: you’ll need to e-mail for the high resolution download.)
-Heather
Tutorial: Summer cardigan refashion
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to refashion a lightweight pullover sweater into a summer cardigan. She split the thrifted sweater down the middle and shortened the sleeves to give it a fresh new look. Get the how-to so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffled maxi skirt
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffled maxi skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! She shows it for an adult, but this would be so … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric pom poms
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmadeshares a tutorial on her blog showing a fun twist on pom pom trim. Instead of using premade trim tape with fuzzy fabric balls, she creates her own little poufs from scrap fabric and adds them … Read More...
How to Decorate Flip Flop Cookies
Despite my respect for the laws of Clinton and Stacy, I wear flip flops from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Unless I go out dancing (then it’s heels with a strap, of course). And none of that has anything … Read More...
Birthday Cake Brownie Pops
I already told Sue of Munchkin Munchies that I’m expecting a delivery of this birthday perfection on a stick for my kid’s shindig next month. (Kiiidding Sue, kiiidding. Don’t try and ship these. They’d be difficult to pack. Hand-delivery would … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and cute pincushion ring
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to use an inexpensive ring base and a bottle cap to make this cute little pincushion ring. How cute!! And a quick, easy project, too. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Tutorial: Finishing a sampler
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread shows us step-by-step how she stretched and finished this sampler. See her tute.
Lookie what she made: Pincushion from a jewelry box
This little pinushion made by Catherine from Cat on a Limb is totally swoon-worthy! She made it from a trinket-y jewelry box that she picked up from the thrift store for just $2. She added a bit of paint and … Read More...
THIS HOOKS ME!
I’m adding a new dimension to my blog. About once a month, I’ll be sharing one or more crochet related items that has me hooked – usually something new, but not always. Sometimes, it’ll just be something that’s new to … Read More...
Tutorial | Gift Tags for Men
Mel from Mel Designs, shows how she used mixed media techniques to create some masculine themed gift tags. Click here to go to the tutorial
Artist interview: Katie Kutthroat
Carina of feeling stitchy has posted an interview with stitchy star Katie Kutthroat. You’ll enjoy the story and the close-up photos of Katie’s gorgeous, quirky work. Go there now.
Tutorial | Party Treat Cones
Learn how to make these treat cones for your next celebration using a free template and scrapbooking paper. All the details from Smashed Peas and Carrots. Click here to go to the tutorial
Inspiration du Jour | Race Day
Nine patch felted bar soap
Check out the nine patch design on this felted bar soap from Rambly. This makes me wonder what other simple quilt patterns could be used to make these. Visit her post Felted Bar Soap to see how she made … Read More...
Going Coastal fabric line
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More...
Event: Stay at Home Robin
Sunny from Quilting Dreams invites you to play along as she kicks off a Round Robin variation she calls Stay at Home Robin. Each person will make their own quilt starting with a 12″ – 16″ center block. You’ll … Read More...
Summertime Yum Yum Candles
This Strawberry Daiquiri candle just screams summertime. It’s a soy wax candle from Yum Yum Candles summer collection.
I’m going to try this one and will let you know what it’s like when I receive it (hopefully before the summer … Read More...