Simple craft store roses get a charming makeover with a bit of paint and some sparkly crystal beads! Get the tutorial created by Carmen of RoCa and Company by clicking this link. These sweet little pins/clips would be perfect … Read More...
A Felted Slimey hand puppet, Oscar’s pet worm tutorial
Anny, of “Anny Purls” is a housewife and mother of two sweet little guys. Anny is obsessed with everything knitting! As she explains in the following Sesame Street is a big part of her life and Julian one of her … Read More...
How to from Curbly: Make Glowing Firefly Jars
I love getting my newsletters in my email box from Curbly. There’s always some cool DIY project. This one has to be one of the all time easiest project I’ve come across. Not just on Curbly but on any of … Read More...
Inspiration: Megan Noel
Sometimes I make beaded art dolls. I’m not really good at it, but it’s great fun. I’d forgotten how I got started until I saw a recent post by Megan Noel, where she re-shared her amazing Yeti doll (shown … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Citrus Coasters
How cute are these coasters from “The Purl Bee” Molly’s Sketchbook. I have tried in vain to find out about Molly, but nothing; so if anyone knows about her let us know. Molly offers us a step by step pictorial … Read More...
Laughing into the cry hole
About once a week I have to revisit a post by Gertie of Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing, where she shared the PG-rated version of a technical illustration of a sewing machine. You can get links to the originator … Read More...
Embroidery thrives in China
Enjoy Rebecca Kanthor‘s post on The Storque about popular embroidery trends in China. Her first-hand experiences make for good reading, and the peek into the unusual tradition of hand-embellished insoles will probably have you googling around all over the … Read More...
Crates & Ladders
Prima Donna Bride shares a wealth of ideas for using crates and ladders to add some rustic charm to your wedding decor! Click here to see all the ingenious ideas!
Popsicle Playground
I love this idea of a popsicle playground. They are the perfect size for the ‘little people’ or any tiny characters you may have lying around your house. Living in Florida, the heat is sometimes too much during the day … Read More...
Rock me, Amadeus!
Deriana of DeriDolls rocks my face off all the time. But she completely knocked me flat with her teeny tiny interpretation of Tom Hulce as Mozart. Oh, the awesomeness! See more on her blog post.
Remembrance tree
This idea is so brilliant, perfect, and touching, it gave me tears. Astrid of Red Red Completely Red says,
… Read More...When Tilly was born, my grandmother, Mormor, gave us a tree. We picked out an oak and planted it in the
WILDLIFE
Let’s just be clear about this. I LIKE salamanders and other lizards. I don’t necessarily want them snuggled down in my house, but I find them to be beautiful and intriguing animals, some of nature’s best. Then I ran across … Read More...
Stitch a cause-ribbon button
Fourteen Countess has a fresh take on the cause ribbon that’s worth imitating. Her tiny cross-stitch buttons are much more sturdy (and interesting!) than a length of satin ribbon. Make some for the cause of your choice. And go to … Read More...
Friends Wall Art from Clay
A twist on the friends – a piece of wall art for your friend. This clever mosaic of tiles is made by HarrisonHollowDesigns.
Page’s Felt Flower Winter Wreath Tutorial
Since it is so hot here is the USA, maybe thinking of winter will cool us off. This stunning wreath is by page shown on “The Purl Bee”. Page had wanted to make a wreath in all white and ecru … Read More...
Inspiration: Iviva Olenik
Every time Iviva Olenik posts new work, I want to drop everything and start stitching. Her needlework is covetable in its own right, and it provokes a headful of ideas for adaptation. Just look at that “pieced together” dress! See … Read More...
Persephone arises from the…trash
I am blown away by a series of bodices created by Gina of Fan My Flame for an upcoming presentation. Look closely at this masterpiece, Persephone’s Bodice, in which “The twisted leaves and pomegranate brooch show how Persephone is tied … Read More...
Inspiration: Silly BooDilly
The Silly BooDilly handmade some gorgeous paper and then added hand weaving and stitching. Beautiful! I am totally stealing her idea for card fronts and small framed works. See more photos at her blog post.
A Keepsake Family Portrait To Stitch
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More...
Felt Flower Tutorial by Jamie
Jamie hosts a site call “C.R.A.F.T. Creating Really Awesome Free Things” is sharing her darling felt flower tutorial. She has a pictorial tutorial for us to follow. Stop by and visit Jamie and discover all the awesome things she … Read More...