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The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...
Melony of the blog Mel Designs sent in this super cute project where she recycled those little airline bottles into a wonderfully decorated place to store small notes , love letters and messages.
[tags]recycled mini message bottles[/tags]
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to turn an old sweater in a pretty new cowl scarf. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rhythm of the Home]
Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,
… Read More...Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful. Felix can have a
I just adore the cleverness of this idea: mini caramel apples. On so many levels–the simplicity, the cuteness, the miniatureness…I tend to get overwhelmed by the messy bigness of caramel apples, so rarely eat them. This is the perfect … Read More...
Click here to download this lovely candy bar wrapper free from Nonpareil (would make a pretty card front too:))
-Heather
Savor summer a lot longer by using the bright and cheer flower, Nasturtium, to make butter and vinegar. Learn how HERE at Twig and Toadstool. Just love this picture of the flower filled vinegar. I know nothing of this … Read More...
Martha Stewart always has the latest crafts designed for every crafters desire. These felt leaf pillows are so neat. They say; this project can be completed using a store-bought pillow cover, but a flat piece of fabric works best, as … Read More...
Here’s a cute way to jot down phone message, make your own memo pad, click here to visit With a Stamp and a Song to learn how.
-Heather
This ledger page, along with one other, is available for download from The Vintage Moth. Click here to go to download.
That Crafty Gemini Vanessa is at it again – generously sharing her know-how. This time it’s Dresden Plate blocks. Get the downloadable tutorial here.
[tags]tutorial, how-to, Dresden Plate, quilt blocks[/tags]
I associate the arrival of Autumn with pumpkins! I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, and other fine pumpkin products. So why not whip up a batch of Pumpkin Soap as a lovely treat to welcome the arrival of Fall? Learn … Read More...
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to replace a broken front fly zipper in a pair of pants. Find out how to do it.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
I really hate to rush the seasons, but these fir trees from Duo Fiberworksare adorable and you may want to get started on your holiday felting. These trees are small, less than 4 inches tall, and could be used as … Read More...
The Mother Huddle has many cute ideas for crafts for children…this one is no exception. She colors salt, and her children get creative! Check out how she makes the colored salt here.
I have a wierd obsession with buttons yet, I don’t have a button jar. I just think they have so many possibilities. This craft by Almost Unschoolers is inspiring me to find every stray button in my house just so … Read More...
V and Co. shows you an oldie but goodie craft that your kids will love….parental involvement is a definite must due to the need for an iron. Head on over to see how to make these beautiful leaves and teach … Read More...
Our Big Earth has a great tutorial for making these great nature cards to teach your children the Alphabet as well as different aspects of Nature….I just love this craft!
That’s even fun to say isn’t it? Kitchen Owl Towels. 🙂 If you haven’t been to Wendy’s marvelous site, Craft Jr., then you really are missing out. She has projects for all different ages, not just little ones, so be … Read More...
