What child would not love collecting their candy in this bag while trick or treating? Molly of “The Purl Bee” tells us: “The one thing missing from the Halloweens of my youth was a festive candy bag (I just used … Read More...
Inspiration: JafaBrit
Wow. The creator of this piece, JafaBrit, says,
You know, this is what happens when one becomes obsessed with yarn and glue, and garage sale mannequins.
Only if you have the eye and mind of an artist. See more … Read More...
Inspiration: Love and a Sandwich
The cutest Mogwai ever. Who would imagine such evil lurks within. See more of Love and a Sandwich‘s creative stitchery in her flickr photostream.
Take a Class over at D&L Glass
Both Patty Gray and Milon Townsend have classes scheduled over at D&L Art Glass Supply. I’ve taken a class with Patty and it was fabulous and I know some lovely ladies that raved about Milon so these two come … Read More...
Play Pizza Restaurant in a Box
My girls would go Ga Ga over this gift! How lucky is Kristen’s niece who will be getting this play pizza set for her birthday!?! I think my favorite topping is the green peppers which she said took the longest … Read More...
Process: Leather Feathers art quilt
The artist behind Ferret Fabrications created this art quilt; she calls it Leather Feathers. I call it amazing. Click HERE to read about Ferret’s design process for this quilt and others.
How To Wash With Eucalan
Click on over to One Planet Yarn and Fiber for a YouTube video on how to wash your fibers with Eucalan.
You can find this awesome tute, HERE!
Capiz Pendant Light
This gorgeous capiz pendant light was made from a picture frame and freezer paper! It’s absolutely stunning. It was inspired by a $300 light from West Elm. You can make your own with the step by step picture packed tutorial … Read More...
Cross Stitch Envelope
DIY Tin Can Lanterns
Not only do these rustic tin can lanterns cast a glow; it’s a HEART-SHAPED glow! So festive and pretty! You can find all the DIY details for these beauties at Life of Vintage Lover.
How to Plan a CoffeeThemed Wedding
Java lovers – this one’s for you! If you are devoted to that divine drink, don’t miss this post at Emmaline Bride featuring ways to incorporate coffee into your wedding theme. I’m off to pour myself another cuppa joe! Enjoy!
DIY Wedding Emergency Kit
A wedding emergency kit just might save the day for you and your guests! Aylee Bits has great ideas for creating your own emergency kit and baskets for the reception venue. Aylee even provides some samples of wording for the … Read More...
First Quilt: Leah does crazy blocks on point
Edna at Needling Things shares on her blog how her granddaughter Leah approached her this past summer with an interest in learning to quilt. With Edna’s help Leah created her very first quilt. See left, the quilt in progress, just … Read More...
DIY Paper Flower Centerpieces
Oversized paper blooms make spectacular centerpieces for your wedding reception or other event! I discovered a tutorial for these gorgeous flowers at Scissors {the blog for Rock Paper Scissors Events} and it includes not only step-by-step directions, but templates too! … Read More...
Numbers Dresser
Numbers are all the rage, and this dresser is no exception. It went from plain and boring to chic and fabulous. Check it out over at Emily’s Up-cycled Furniture: Numbers Dresser.
Inspiration: Stamped IPhone Case
Isn’t this simply a wonderful and adorable idea? Stamp an image for your IPhone case! Barbara Andreuzzi shares this great idea on the Stampavie blog.
-Heather
Living Room Pallet Frame
Love! Pallets are very popular, and the rustic look that this one gives the living room is just fabulous. Love this creative way to display photos! See it at PB&J stories: Living Room Pallet Frame.
Learn about Schwalm whitework
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares photos of the work of her reader Jana. The tablerunner Jana created is, as Mary points out, a masterpiece of Schwalm whitework. You can see lots more photos and learn a bit … Read More...
Road Sign Fence – Instructable
I don’t know why I love old road signs but I do. I covet them. I would totally have this fence if I could but it’s really not that easy to get old road signs. Or if it is, I … Read More...
Inspiration: Joetta Maue
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So it is especially fitting that Joetta Maue has shared an open letter to a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The letter combines Joetta’s words with images of her embroidered works … Read More...