Heidi of Embellished Dreams created this gorgeous flower brooch from an unusual fabric: baby wipes. She says, “After the baby wipe is dry it looks and feels like a very thin felt.” Imagine the implications for surface embroidery and other … Read More...
Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
-Heather
Tutorial: Stylish bag from faux leather
If you’re looking to craft a stylish and versatile accessory, the “Trendy Faux Leather Handbag” tutorial from Sew4Home is a fantastic guide. This project combines elegance with practicality, resulting in a handbag that’s perfect for both daily use and special … Read More...
DIY Wedding Chalkboard
Christina at Intimate Weddings shares how to turn an old framed painting into a versatile chalkboard for the wedding day and beyond! Click this link for a tutorial and more photos.
Tutorial: Plus sign quilt
MadeByMeaghan shows how to make a plus sign quilt using a different piecing method than most. Instead of creating each sign with five squares, she uses two squares and a rectangle. Find out why this is an advantage. Go to … Read More...
Clay Pot Scarecrow
This adorable scarecrow is made from a clay pot and some fabric scraps. How adorable! I love how he sits on the ledge. You could even use a large pot to make a big one for your porch! Get the … Read More...
Sparkly Hanukkah Menorah Tutorial
Upper West Side Mom shared her lovely and inventive Hanukkah menorah tutorial on her blog.
I don’t know much about the holiday, but I’ve always admired menorahs with all their glowing candles.
This menorah is made with a wood block, … Read More...
Project: Mini Pocket Calendar
How sweet is this?! The Simply Stamped blog has directions for making the cutest little pocket calendars! Click here to find out how to die cut and stamp some for yourself. These would make perfect gifts!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a Turkey
Candy Cane Wreath
I’m not sure if I can express in words how much I love this wreath. There’s something about the crisp white and vibrant red matched with that beautiful black satiny bow that makes my heart go pitty pat. I really … Read More...
Tat a Celtic motif
Heather of Tatted Treasures is sharing her original pattern for this beautiful Celtic tatted motif. Go to her post for the instructions.
Frog Bread
Yesterday was dragons, today it’s frogs. Find the step-by-steps to make frog bread HERE at instructables, from user Gonzuela. UPDATE: As of February 2012, this link has been removed from the original source and no longer available. Apologies for any … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric sample note cards
I know you can’t save everything and one thing I have chucked was the paper backed parts of fabric samples, now I wish I hadn’t 🙁 Check out the easy tutorial that Carmen sent in on how to make pretty … Read More...
Thanksgiving Printables
Did I mention they are free? No? They are free. And adorable. Name cards, menu cards, pie labels, even an activity placemat for kids. Created by Kristen of Embellish, find them HERE at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants.
Fall Leaf Inspired Ombre Lamp
Have you noticed the latest trend? Ombre inspiration! Ombre is a French word meaning “shaded” and often means graduated, as in gradient color. Jessica over at Decor Hacks created this beautiful lamp using a stencil and some fall colored paints. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand Toasty microwaveable hand warmer
Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm. In … Read More...
Methods and Ideas – Part of the New Bullseye Web Site
As I wander around the new Bullseye Glass web site I like to check out how they’re now organizing their information. For instance…Methods and Ideas. Kind of like Tips and Tricks but better. It has tips and projects … Read More...
Tribute to Sacagawea | 2012 BOM quilt
Diane from PickleDish announces The Kansas City Star’s Block of the Month (BOM) quilt project for 2012. It’s a tribute to Sacagawea, the only woman to travel with Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Laurie Simpson designed the blocks and stitched up … Read More...
Book Page Star Wreath
Here’s a beautiful twist on the book page wreath. Shaped like a star this is perfect for Christmas and even New Year’s. Check out the tutorial over at That’s My Letter — “S” is for Star.
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine. The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic … Read More...