Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch. The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch. In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read More...
Dragon Bread
I declare this dragon bread to be unbelievably awesome. The detail! And looks so re-create-able from the step-by-step photos. Find the how-tos HERE at Show Tell Share.
Corn Cob Candle Holder Tutorial
Cris was inspired by Brazil’s corn harvest when she came up with these rustic looking corn cob candle holders. The moss wrap and the raffia really sets it off.
These candle holders would be perfect as a centerpiece for thanksgiving … Read More...
Shabby Craft Storage
This super pretty sewing caddy is a wonderful way to incorporate your style into your organizing solutions. With a little help from the Graphics Fairy, you can make this too. See the post at Shabby Art Boutique — Shabby sewing … Read More...
Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial
This stunning Christmas tree ornament is by Betz White. I think we all know Betz from her guest TV spots and her awesome book and designs. All you have to do is select your favorite colors and follow the … Read More...
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...
How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff
If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute.
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Tutorial | Understanding Exposure
Carly Webber at My Life in Colour, explains in depth about the relationship between ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture to help you understand perfect exposure. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Hand Painted Thanksgiving Subway Art
This Thanksgiving subway art has a great rustic feel to it. Instead of using a cutting machine, this one is hand painted which gives it the charm that drew me in. You can see it over at Prairie Cottage Rose … Read More...
Freebie: Sweet Shop pillow pattern
Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow shares how she made this precious patchwork-inspired pillow on her blog. Called Sweet Shop, she created the roof using shapes from the Drunkard’s Path quilt block. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More...
Number Shelf
Katie from Creatively Living Outside the Box had a shelf that was rather shallow, so she came up with this great solution. She created these numbers in a variety of ways, she’ll tell you how in her post — Number … Read More...
Puppies or kitties – embroidery patterns
A good friend said just the other day, “You’re either a cat or dog person, never both.” What do you think dear readers?
I place myself firmly in the cat person category. This adorable embroidery pattern Cats, just out today … Read More...
Turkey Day Centerpiece
I love crafts that allow your children to practice their letters and reading. This is the perfect craft to accomplish this! Head on over to Parents.com for the tutorial and ‘Give Thanks’ for a wonderful craft!
Ping Pong Ball and Handkerchief Fish tutorial
Abigail of “While she naps” has a delightful tutorial on how to make a Handkerchief Fish with felt embellishments. She uses Ping Pong Balls for the fish’s head and then uses pieces of felt for a delightful face and … Read More...
Smiley Face Ornament-Simple Craft
If you have a child who likes to give gifts, this craft is perfect to make a bunch and give to her friends! On this post, they also show you how you can make a smiley face ornament kit so … Read More...
Penmanship Gift Tags
Inspired by Anthropologie, Bev from Flamingo Toes created these brilliantly easy tags that are great for Christmas or any gift giving occasion. I love how she made these, you will too. Go take a look at Flamingo Toes — Anthro … Read More...
Create H.O.P.E. sew-along
Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along … Read More...