The Catered Crop blog shares a step by step video tutorial on how to make lovely rolled flowers using the My Favorite Things Gardenia flower die. These flowers make great embellishments on cards or you can make a whole bunch … Read More...
Archives for October 2011
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman takes a break from her beaded portraits to create this seed-bead coral reef. At just 2 inches x 2 inches, it’s replete with beady texture. So gorgeous. See more at her blog.
Tutorial & Freebie | Victorian Cards
Review: Disneyland, Hong Kong
We wrote our review of the Disneyland Hotel in Hong Kong yesterday, and today we are going to review the actual Disneyland park.
The Disneyland Hong Kong park is the smallest of all Disney parks. It contains three themed areas, … Read More...
Spooky Burlap Runner
Ohhh! How fun is this Halloween themed burlap runner with a spooky scene? I love this, a different decoration than ones you see everyday, and the eery scene is fabulous. Head over to Mural Maker and More to get the … Read More...
A sugar-skull pattern
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a rockin new calavera pattern for sale just in time for Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Check it out at her blog post.
Ed. note: Carina Endvoldsen-Harris neither requested nor compensated this post.… Read More...
Tutorial | Purse Sized Notebook Pads
The Rebel Crafter is at it again! Follow this tutorial to learn how to make purse sized notepads using a stack of index cards and scrapbook paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Patterned Paper Owls
Do you like owls? if you, you should check out these cute owl embellishments that you can make from patterned paper. Click here to see the tutorial on Vintage Umbrella.
Inspiration du Jour | Dad & Me
Giveaway: Fat quarters at Craftinomicon
The Craftinomicon is hosting a fat quarter giveaway as a way to celebrate her birthday. One lucky reader will get 6 fat quarters of this handsome yellow, black, and grey fabric. Contest ends October 17, 2011. Click HERE for entry … Read More...
Inspiration Boards {Autumn Weddings}
Lily quilted a chair
Lily Boot at block-a-day took an abandoned chair and created a patchwork cover for it. It’s so cute, and I am loving the prairie points. Click here to read more.
Image credit: block-a-day
Bouquet Charm Tutorial
Sweet little charms add a personal touch to your wedding bouquet! Check out this quick and easy tutorial created by Alicia Parsons of Akimbo and featured at Polka Dot Bride.
Giveaway: Moda Pure at Stash Books blog
There’s a fabric giveaway going on over at Stash Books blog. Get a chance to win a Moda jelly roll and charm squares from Sweetwater’s fabric line Pure. Click HERE to get entry details. Contest ends Sunday … Read More...
Chalkboard Bunting for Fall
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! shares this tutorial for making this fun and colorful Chalkboard Bunting for Fall.
Tutorial: Pretty Peacock tutu Halloween costume for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make her Pretty Peacock costume for little girls. Pretty Peacock is an understatement. This costume is gorgeous!! The top and overskirt are made from a bright blue … Read More...
Tutorial: Union Jack name t-shirt
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she made this awesome Union Jack shirt for her friend’s son. The child’s name is spelled out in letters stitched in the graphic flag motif. How cool is that! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy Halloween costumes, no pattern required
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Halloween costume, no pattern or advanced sewing skills required. You can use the same process to create a variety of different costumes – a … Read More...
Country Kitchen Bookshelf Necklace by Coryographies on Etsy
Bookshelf necklace by Coryographies on Etsy. A woman who shares my love of tiny things.
Country Kitchen Bookshelf Necklace by by Coryographies on Etsy.
Technique: Faux Mother of Pearl
Sharon over at the Created By You blog shares a really cool technique using mica flakes to create a faux mother of pearl look. This looks great on cards but I can see so many more possibilities for it in … Read More...