Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a yoga mat sling. It’s a long skinny drawstring bag with straps for you to carry it on your shoulder. She made the bag big enough that the mat doesn’t have to … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Yellow + Gray
Sunshiny, happy yellow adds a pop of energy and vibrance that perfectly counterbalances the moody, sophisticated feel of gray, making this duo one of my all-time favorite color combos! This lovely pair is beautifully highlighted in this snippet of a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Candy corn striped throw pillow
In her color blocked candy corn pillows, Amy from Positively Splendid uses a simple stripe to evoke a favorite Halloween candy. You can dowload a PDF tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a quick pillow to sew up and … Read More...
Freebies: Halloween Fonts
The Graphics Fairy has listing her favorite free Halloween fonts, complete with links to them all. These are perfect for adding just the right saying to your stamped Halloween cards!
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at … Read More...
Tutorial | Coordinating Your Journaling Strips
Lauren Hender of Jot Magazine (which we posted about recently), explains how she used her iPhone and a couple Photo Apps to make journaling strips that coordinated with the colors in her layout. Have no fear, you can … Read More...
Article | How to Get Through A Scrapbooking Slump
Lisa Moorefield suggests six ways that you can get through a scrapbooking slump. Whether you feel overwhelmed by too much (product, photos or ideas), or underwhelmed with no motivation, these tips can help you to get out of that … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Sweet
Knitted Monsters Book Winner
Hi, guys! I was sort of on vacation last week so I missed awarding the Big Book of Knitted Monsters
book. The random winner is number 46, Alexandra, who had a pretty great answer to my question so I’m going … Read More...
Enter to Win an Online Class from Annie’s
I don’t know if you’ve been following the series over on About with knitting lessons from Creative Knitting magazine editor Kara Gott Warner (if you haven’t, she’s been talking lace, mitered knitting and seed stitch), but those articles have all … Read More...
DIY – Bamboo Pan Flutes
If you are lucky enough ( like Squigglemum.coms) to have Bamboo growing in your backyard then you can make these flutes with the minimal of ease. What better way to teach the kids about instrument making than creating something … Read More...
DIY Favor Bag Back Drop
This DIY Backdrop can be used behind food stations or as a photo prop. I think it would be really cute if the kids could grab a bag off the wall before they leave it fill it up with candy … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide legged dress pants using a pajama pants pattern
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. . made a pair of wide leg pants that are dressy but still super comfortable. That’s because they’re made using a pajama pants pattern. Love!! How awesome would it be to be all dressed up but … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated maxi skirt with a high slit
Though this pleated maxi skirt goes all the way down to the ankle, it has a slit that goes all the way up the leg. Sex-ay!! The overlap and the gathers keep the slit from showing everthing you’ve got, while … Read More...
Idea file: Purse organizer for your closet
Instead of relegating your purses to the back of the closet, why not keep them organized and out where you can access them? Alida from Alida Makes did that, making a purse organizer that hangs from the back of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired rope handled bag
Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make this rope handled purse, a design inspired by a bag she spied at Anthropologie. The bag is made from squares of fabric, with a contrast panel runs down the middle. The … Read More...
DIY Pearl Cluster Necklace
Do you like jewelry that looks dressy, need a new accessory for a party, what about a wedding? This tutorial will show you how to make a lovely Pearl Cluster Necklace. This is would make a great DIY bridesmaid … Read More...
5 Button Jewelry Tutorials
“Button, Button, who’s got the buttons?” Me! I love collecting buttons. I use to spend hours playing with my Mama’s stash of buttons. I like all the shapes, sizes, designs and pretty colors. This list of tutorials will inspire you … Read More...
Tutorial: A Christi Friesen Peacock Necklace
Even if the jewellery making bit isn’t for you this tutorial on Firemountain Gems is pure Christi Friesen. The focal of the necklace and the components are all sculpted in her usual whimsical style. The tips about making her “lookit … Read More...
August Giveaway Winner Is …..
Jaan L of Tx with this entry chosen at random from all the qualified entries!!
Submitted on 2013/08/17 at 6:36 amMy favorite stitch is an open lace #2007 from http://mypicot.com it may have another name, but I love … Read More...
Sail Away Stitches and Lots of Finishes
Cathy from Hands on Design shared this recent finish and she also shared how she finished the finish. Confused yet? Head on over to her blog post and all will be clear. And guess what else she shared? She shared … Read More...
