First the tornadoes hit, then the floods came. Angel and Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches have launched a raffle to raise money for the tornado victims in the southern United States. They have collected some yummy prizes to entice you … Read More...
Paint + stitch = Ro Bruhn
I adore Ro Bruhn‘s painted and stitched box canvases. And I’m thrilled that they’re for sale. She is one of five artists in the Five Take Flight exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, June 24 to 26. If you’re nearby, … Read More...
A monumental work
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a glimpse of traditional embroidery on a grand scale that embodies cultural and reverent expression. Her explanation, photos, and links to additional resources introduce the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia–a cube-shaped building that is the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Plant Pot Cake
Believe it or not these are not potted plants, they are cakes! Find out how to make this wonderful stamped plant pots with cake inside over at the Witticisms blog. She even made a stamped card to go along … Read More...
Sparkly Spring Bling Bridal Shower
Bring on the bling with this sparkly Spring bridal shower glittering with glamorous details! This stylish event is featured at the Hostess {with the Mostess} blog and is filled with over the top ideas for a fabulous event.
Father’s Day Gifts
I know a couple dad’s who could do with ties and cuff links… but might like them a little more with a twist to appeal to their gamer selves. This is a cute example from PinkClayMonkey.
Beautiful French Sideboard
This morning I came across this gorgeous and heavily distressed French sideboard. I see a lot of furniture makeovers, but the use of the chalk paint combined with the beautiful fabric on this piece really caught my eye. I’m all … Read More...
Whimsical Chair Ribbons
Aren’t these chairs embellished with ribbons and peonies gorgeous? This is just one of the whimsical chair ribbon ideas featured on Emmaline Bride. Click this link to see the rest.
Ta Dah!: A pretty pouch for Nichole
Jen from BettyCrockerAss made this super stylish wristlet for her swap partner, Nichole, in the Pretty Little Pouch Swap. She used Kumiko Fujita’s calendar fabric on the front and highlighted May 7 to make the exchange extra special. Read more … Read More...
Some More Saturday Glass from Bullseye
This is special occasion glass also known as Saturday Glass. The glass makers at Bullseye like to make special combinations and here’s another selection for you to grab while it’s in stock. And these colors are lovely. I’m hoping … Read More...
Drippy Mirrors…
Thanks Leigh…she posted this story on Facebook and I grabbed it to share with all of you. Cool glass. Cool mirrors. Drippy liquidy mirrors. Very cool. The post is on dornob.com and shows five pictures of different drippy mirrors. I’m … Read More...
DIY No Sew Bunting
Jenny of Hank + Hunt created a quick and easy tutorial for no sew bunting featured at The Sweetest Occasion! Click here for all the details.
Make a Baseball Appliqué Pillow; DIY Father’s Day Gift
Dad would really love this sports pillow in his team colors. The colors are on target for our Cleveland Indians, but you pick your home team colors or use this all American theme. Appliqué this simple baseball-theme pillow as a … Read More...
They thought it was a costume
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story shares this morsel about The Royal School of Needlework’s embroidery on the royal wedding gown:
… Read More...One of the funny things is that the team working on the lace was told that it was for a
Advice at the tip of your nose
Caroline of An Snag Breac Beo says of her series of Advice Hankies, “I’ve been working on these hankies over the last while. I gathered advice from friends and family – advice they would follow or like to follow themselves … Read More...
Mystery Mosaic of the Surfing Virgin of Guadalupe Appears in Encinitas
This story was on NPR and since I’ve already written about mosaic today I thought I’d stay on topic and add this amusing little tidbit. The mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe Surfing appeared mysteriously in Encinitas around Easter Sunday. … Read More...
The Icelandic Knitter
The First Icelandic Knitting Webzine. New issue, #3 , Spring 2011 is here.
In the Spring Issue, you will find lovely patterns all in wool of course, but they will knit just as beautifully in other fabrics, such as cotton, … Read More...
a toss up {Wedding Details}
Send the bride and groom off in style with these festive “toss up” ideas featured at The Ritzy Bee! I love the idea of a toss up table – what a great addition to your wedding decor!
*Just a … Read More...
Screaming Deal on Mosaic Goodies at Maryland Mosaics
I like to share good deals when I come across them in my little glass world. Maryland Mosaic has a bunch of fabulous things to help make your mosaic experience that much better and today I found out that they … Read More...
