Summertime means beach time and these cute cupcakes really set the theme.
A Few Shortcuts has created cupcakes that look like a bear sunbathing and another one swimming in the ocean or a lake. She used a chocolate cake recipe, … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Salad Spinner Fireworks
Learn how to make this fast and easy fireworks picture that can be used as a wonderful 4th of July decoration. Heidi, from Happiness is Homemade, had her son use a salad spinner to make the red, white, and … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on Acatate
Cross Stitch Freebie: 4th of July
4th of July is just around the corner and thanks to the Tiny Modernist you can stitch up this festive sampler in no time. This would be great for a banner or a … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple summer tank top
Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read More...
Jazz Up Your 4th of July with Free Party Printables
I’m a huge fan of free party printables, since they leave me more room in my budget for food and entertainment. If you’re throwing a Fourth of July celebration, Pizzazzarie has a festive collection of free printables that includes invitations, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case
Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep … Read More...
Winner of the 2 Where Women Create books and 2 magazines
Congrats go out to Becki B. of Macon GA. She is the winner of:
Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories by Jo Packham
The Artisan Food Entrepreneur by Jo Packham
Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies
Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies. It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges. Her free … Read More...
Triple Fish Tail Rainbow Loom Bracelet Without the Loom
Awhile back I shared a link to a tutorial that explains how you can make a rubber band bracelet using a simple popsicle stick and everyone seemed to be anxious to try it… If you were one of those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet
Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this cool zipper cuff bracelet. The zippers are all functional, creating a small pocket between the zippers and the felt lining. You’ll need four zippers, preferably different colors, and a scrap of … Read More...
Tutorial: Two knot, one shoulder no-sew t-shirt refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this one-shouldered double knotted t-shirt refashion, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Even the cord and casing at the hem is made … Read More...
Project: Stamped Wall Hanging
Incorporate some rubber stamping, die cutting and a photo for a pretty home décor wall hanging, find all the info for making one on the Some Odd Girl Stamps Blog.
-Heather
Can Crochet Save Your Life? Your Health?
I’m turning over the crochet reigns today to Kathryn Vercillo so she can give us good information about her latest survey. Please feel free to respond to her here and to go to her site (linked below) to participate in … Read More...
Tutorial: Wired Clay
The interesting thing about this pendant tutorial is the use of wire for embellishment and support. You can use simple matching colours to fill your wire shapes or more complex gradients, blends and decorated surfaces. I do recommend using a … Read More...
Tutorial: Anchors Away pillow
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making their Anchors Away pillow. The throw pillow is made in the shape of an anchor and would be a cute addition to a nautical décor theme. Make it from bold prints for a … Read More...
How to make a cute flag decoration for the 4th of July
This is a great 4th of July decoration but really a flag is fun to decorate with year round. Pop on over to the link Holly sent in to the blog The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide for the family friendly … Read More...
10 ways to make your own stamps for Card Making and Paper crafts.
My favorite thing about stamping is the way virtually any found object can be used to create a stamp and add interesting textures. Household items like wine corks and yarn are classics, but there may be some items you … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Card with Pigment Inks
This pretty mixed media card from Jeanne Streiffwas made using acrylic based pigment inks that come in dropper, you can color your stamped images, add color to texture paste and even dye ribbon with this inks, visit the Inky Paws … Read More...