Jeanine and Amy are sisters that live on opposite sides of the country but keep in touch by phone and via their blog “Serving Pink Lemonade”. They love sharing their project how-to’s with each other and us. What could be … Read More...
Fresh Glow in the Dark for COE 90
Have you tried Glow Glass? Glow in the dark glass is so cool and now there are fresh colors available in COE 90 glass. It can be used for fusing or bead making and the effects are worth it. … Read More...
Ode to Aquariums
Today I got lucky and went to the Vancouver Aquarium – there are fish and sharks and sea turtles and otters and frogs… pretty much everything aquatic and awesome. It made picking this Monday’s Mosaic very simple:
1. Polymer clay … Read More...
Donut Theme Birthday
A donut theme birthday. Now THAT is versatile! Boy or girl, and ANY age! Sam hosted this party for her two year old. But I would be super happy to be invited to a party that had this spread. Let … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt
Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,
… Read More...It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Soothing Sage
Soft and romantic sage inspirations from Magnolia Rouge feel so fresh and pretty for warm weather weddings!
DIY Cake Topper Flags
Simple but sweet cake topper flags are a breeze to make with this fun tutorial from Polka Dot Bride! The perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes and other treats on your dessert table!
How To: Easter Bunny Hand Puppet
Here is another great technique to recycle an old wool sweater; make an “Easter Bunny Puppet” with Cintia of “My Poppet”. Cintia says “it requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don’t have a sewing machine, it is a small … Read More...
DIY: Juliet’s Felt Flower Halo Video and instructional Tutorial
Aiko of “Hapy Friends Shoppe” is sharing her wonderful easy tutorial to make realistic looking felt flowers. Also you can turn it into a halo (hair accessory) which she shows in her video tutorial or pin it on the hair. … Read More...
GlaDOS Ceiling Lamp – Instructables
I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable with a GlaDOS ceiling lamp watching over me, but it’d be a pretty crazy conversation piece. Thanks to Instructables user dragonator, you can create one of your own. You can check out the … Read More...
The Friesen Project
I’m a little late writing about this because Katie has been knee deep in the Friesen Project for ages now but late to the party or not, here’s the deets:
… Read More...In a nutshell it’s 52 weeks spent devouring Christi Friesen’s
Primitive quilt in moodier shades
The drama in this quilt comes from the contrasting values, not the colors which are on the subdued side. I found this beauty at Martingale’s online shop in the book “At Home with Country Quilts – 13 Patchwork Patterns” by … Read More...
Pattern: Grandma’s Stars quilt
Timna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Star baby quilt
The color palette for this quilt rocks! Adrianne of Little Bluebell just finished this beauty to welcome a new baby. I love the simple white stars, so sweet for a little one. Go HERE to learn more.
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Seven tips for straight line quilting success
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is a fan of straight line quilting. She explains,
… Read More...It gives such a fresh & modern feel and can be used in so many different projects and patterns. Straight-line quilting also creates a great texture,
Colors make this baby quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is making this quilt for a baby girl about to be born to a friend. I love her color choices, they make the quilt. A WIP (work in progress), I cannot wait to see it quilted. … Read More...
Birthday Cake Box
Looking for a splashy alternative way to wrap? Here it is! Plaid On-line is a supply company. But it doesn’t stop there. They have some great feature projects to help give you ideas of what to do with the supplies. … Read More...
Felt Easter bunny – DIY tutorial
Raphaële of “La Creature and you” is a French Dubliner: who has been living in Dublin, Ireland with her husband and kids for 6 years. I read that La Creature is a little blue felt bird who lives in Raphael’s … Read More...
Presentation Application Deadline Approaching for GAS Conference 2014
If you want to do a presentation for the GAS Conference 2014 you better get your application in. The deadline is approaching…April 7th. The Glass Art Society is taking 2013 off and the 2014 conference is being held at the … Read More...
Etsy Party Store
Support the “little guys”. Buy from artists. My Little Otter has a beautiful virtual shop. She sells themed crayons. vintage-y straws,
And even tangerine scented play clay. The prices are reasonable. and the shop has such colorful accessories, they would … Read More...