Even with the end of semester hitting, I was able to get one project completed last week. Woot! A new top for me. Woot! Woot!
It another Shruggy Shirt. I tried making some modifications to the pattern to make the … Read More...
China Knuckles
heeheeee.
China Knuckles are for the girl who wants to be chic and eco-friendly while still be conscious of self defense.
{Trendsetting} Wedding Inspiration
If you’re planning a wedding for 2012 don’t miss this post over at the Austin Wedding Blog featuring bold new trends for extraordinary celebrations!
Coloured Wedding Gowns
Silver, champagne, pink, purple, and fuschia are not the typical hues that come to mind when thinking about wedding gowns, but they are gorgeous! If you want an unconventional alternative to the traditional white gown don’t miss this post at … Read More...
Get Your Bead Shuttle Poster and Support Beads of Courage!
This is so cute and if you buy one you can help support Beads of Courage. It’s a shuttle bead and poster to commemorate the fact that beads went for a ride on the Space Shuttle. I even know some … Read More...
Tutorial – Make Your Own Yarn Swift!
Make this yarn swift for under $15.00! From the Everything Old Crafts Blog.
Lollipop Centerpiece
Ana Cabrera of Craftication created this fun and festive lollipop centerpiece for the candy buffet at her sister’s wedding. You can get the quick and easy tutorial for making your own by clicking here. Love the bright colors and … Read More...
Lil’ Lanterns {Tutorial}
Ingenious! That’s the only word {besides adorable} for these lil’ lanterns created by Doris Driver of Piggy Bank Parties! You can get a complete step by step tutorial over on the May Arts Ribbon blog including a free downloadable … Read More...
Strawberry & Lemonade Vintage Wedding
Bright and cheerful pops of color make this strawberry and lemonade photo shoot fresh and fun! It’s highlighted in the brand new online magazine It’s All in the Details… featuring inspiration for handmade weddings. I discovered it on Brenda’s Wedding … Read More...
Knitting DVD’s – Knitting Daily’s Forte!
Take this one – A Knitter’s Guide To Color. Color expert and designer Laura Bryant brings you excitement to your knitwear!
I’ve seen a number of Interweave’s DVD selections and they are excellent. It’s awesome to watch a pro “do … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Quilt Festival Spring 2011
Grab a cup of tea, coffee or whatever suits, then check out the lovely quilts entered in Bloggers’ Quilt Festival – Spring 2011. Amy from Amy’s Creative Side hosts this biannual show. Visit the Festival and see all the … Read More...
Rock Your Iphone In Style!
Yes, I’ve finally joined the recent wave of technology with my very own smart phone! Yes, I got an Iphone. Yes, I totally love it. So, with an idea like this, (plus it’s i-cord – easy and fast), I can … Read More...
Felt Flower Name Tag Tutorial
Dee-Dee of whatever “Whatever Dee-Dee Wants” made these fun name tags for a blogger meet up for their “Heart Salt Lake” last week. She wanted something different than the usual name tags & the felt flower name tags were really … Read More...
Inspiration: Karen Barbe
To Karen Barbe, windowpane-checked tea towels are the perfect ground for a bit of stitching — a modern, funky twist on a traditional domestic art. Go to Karen’s blog.
Inspiration: Ladysnail
What can you do with fabric yo-yos? Deb of The Imagination of Ladysnail sees them as manes for her little lion brooches. Awesome! I think I may even spy a few pirate lions in the crowd. Visit Deb’s blog.
Gummi Bear Video Games
While we were an Intellivision family in the ’80s, my friend down the street had Atari, and I was obsessed with Breakout and Pac Man. So to see those classics now in Gummi form, well, it brings a tear to … Read More...
You go girl! Beading to Beat Autism
Fourteen-year-old Michala Riggle is already a well established fund-raiser and beader. At the tender age of ten, she managed to raise $300,000 in six months with beaded bracelets!
Michala’s mission all started back in 2006. Her youngest brother, Evan, has … Read More...
Up close with Shirlee Fassell
Work continues on Shirlee Fassell‘s Crazy Art Quilt. The photo shown here is just one of the lovely images captured by Susan Elliott when she and Shirlee attended a CQ retreat recently. You’ll want to see every gorgeous close-up. … Read More...
Needleprint profiles Ruth O’Leary
I love it when two of my favorite blogs come together in mutual admiration and support, as in the marvelous profile of our beloved Ruth O’Leary on Needleprint blog. Enjoy Needleprint’s coverage of Ruth’s St. Cuthbert’s Banner project — and … Read More...
Mimi lights the way
There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More...