This could be posted under “Dollar Store Crafts” because you can pick these up at the Dollar store and then go to town with your personal decorations. What a good idea! Transform ready-made felt stockings into Merry Christmas decorations with … Read More...
One pattern, many options
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) has pulled together into one page a whole series of projects using the same design or theme. It’s amazing to see, for example, the same seahorse pattern rendered seven different ways. I’m definitely … Read More...
Learn techniques from Ruth’s banner project
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner
Organize your “Happy Place” with mini bolts
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares how she organizes her fabrics to the greatest advantage for inducing creativity. She says, It’s easy and inexpensive. Her secret for creating mini bolts is an unexpected use of a product. … Read More...
Alien Party!!
Stephanie, of the etsy DIY printable party shop, Spaceships and Laserbeams (parties with boyish charm!) sent along photos of the most darling (I mean this, of course, in the boy-est way possible) alien themed party featuring these printables from the … Read More...
Rectangles and Circles quilt
Andrea from Millions of Thoughts entered this beauty in the Bloggers Quilt Festival Fall 2010. She chose a rectangle in a rectangle design for the pieced top, then finished with circle quilting. The colors and crinkly softness make this … Read More...
DIY Felt Gift Envelopes & Felt Mistletoe Gift Seals
Martha always offers the most amazing ideas for any holiday such as the following with complete instructions and templates for each project.
Felt Gift Envelopes – Martha Stewart Crafts
Use odd bits of felt and ribbon (wide grosgrain works well) … Read More...
Fast Food Turned Gourmet
I’d say turning fast food into a gourmet meal is edible crafting at its most challenging. See what NYC-based chef Erik Trinidad does with Pizza Hut, KFC, Burger King, McD’s and more at FancyFastFood.com, featured at Shine. Everything … Read More...
DIY: Soap Crayons
Making soap crayons is easy & a fun project to do with the kids! Here’s a simple recipe from About.com. You can even buy those super cute ice trays that have various shapes to spice it up. But, if you … Read More...
25 Beautiful Mosaics Around the World
Via Sonia King Mosaic and Facebook a link to the 25 Beautiful Mosaics of the World was brought to my attention. It lives on the Huffington Post and it is true, these are some of the most beautiful mosaics in … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader‘s latest project: Radio City Music Hall. I cannot wait to see how this work develops. Get details from TLB’s blog post.
DIY: Glass Soap Dispenser
Ecokaren posted a video tutorial showing how to upcycle a glass jar into a soap dispenser. Check it out here.
Pyramid Tree Advent Calendar
I came across this awesome advent calendar made out of paper pyramids, just like little Christmas trees. Julie Ree shows on her blog how you can hide candy or note inside each of the trees and even hang them on … Read More...
Adhesives for Glass from Streuter Technologies
At the beginning of the year I blogged about Streuter Technologies products after encountering them at both CHA, The Craft and Hobby Association Show and then in Las Vegas at Glasscraft . My good friend and glass goddess, Leigh Adams … Read More...
Candy’s Sew-Scraps-Along quilt
Candy from Quilt Vine made this quilt using only green, brown, purple and orange fabric scraps. It’s modern and cozy all at once. Setting a limit such as a specific color palette can spur creativity. Visit the post to see … Read More...
Knit Circus Has Done It Again
What have they done? Well, their latest issue is JAM PACKED with so many cool patterns, such as you see here, plus a video tutorial for a stretchy ribbed cast, an article about making socks fit, knitting with kids, and … Read More...
Ta Dah! Windmill baby quilt finished
Barbara from Blimunda Quilts is celebrating finishing her fourth windmill quilt for a baby. Her fabric choices are so fun and happy. Visit her post to see more photos of this lovely quilt including the back. Check out Blimunda Flickr … Read More...
Happy Veteran’s Day
Thank you to all the heroic & selfless Veterans that have served in the United States of America military, including my husband! (pictured: Patriotic Cupcake Soap by Sunday Morning Soaps)
Volcano Cake
Find tips on making this fabulous volcano cake HERE at The Bake-Off Flunkie. The volcano? It’s a Rice Krispie treat! And I love that the baker even made it smoke with dry ice. And be sure to check out … Read More...
Embroidery design = party theme
Gretchen of June at Noon let her matryoshka embroidery pattern set the theme for a sweet baby shower. The images were perfect for invitations, favors — even cake! Brilliant! Think of all the embroidery designs in the cybersphere that are … Read More...