If you’ve been reading my blog for any period of time, you probably know that I love dangly things. I ran across this mobile and fell in love with it. When you go to get the free pattern to make … Read More...
Show & Tell | Boy’s Tool Box from PaperVine
Mamas of boys rejoice! Here’s a sweet altered project you can do for your son. Lowri McNabb shares how she altered a tool box base from Kaiser Craft with the All About a Boy collection from Echo Park. Click here … Read More...
Freebie | Funny Printable Bunny Posters for Easter
These printable bunny posters from Minted Strawberry gave me a chuckle! Easter is definitely not the best time of year for chocolate bunnies. Click here to go to the free download.
DIY Leather Cuffs
I like the look of these leather cuff bracelets. Leather cuffs can be worn by either male or females. Sometimes I find it harder to come up with jewelry I can make for male relatives and friends, so I am … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished Egg
Patti Kimle has a neat video tutorial on Sculpey.com, just perfect for Easter decorating! The embellished egg is adorable and you could mix it up any way you’d like for your own spin. There are detailed written instructions as well … Read More...
Twelve Crazy Days of Christmas
Arlene White came up with a brilliant theme for her blocks for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. She’s stitching the Twelve Days of Christmas! She shows us how the first two blocks came together. Go to her blog to see… Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute skinny bow belt
Donnatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a skinny bow belt from leather cord. It’s a quick project. She made hers in just 20 minutes. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]
Yoga Cookie Cutter Granola Bars
After our recent yoga cookie cutter
giveaway, I’ve kept up my visits to Yummi Yogi. And given I’ve been experimenting with homemade granola bars of late, naturally this Tree Pose granola caught my eye. Find the recipe HERE at Yummi … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a colorful woven clutch from a small throw rug
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a colorful woven clutch out of an inexpensive throw rug. The inside is fully lined, with a pocket to hold smaller items. You can add loops and metal rings to the ends … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon fuchsias
Gerry Krueger‘s technique for creating these silk-ribbon fuchsias approaches stumpwork in that she creates all the parts and then assembles them onto her work. Beautiful results! Find out more about how she does it at her Older Rose blog … Read More...
Inspiration: Mother Eagle
Katie of Mother Eagle interprets Deadly Henbane in stumpwork. Her post isn’t exactly a tutorial, but her photos and narrative give a good sense of her technique. And you’re going to want to see the images in full size and … Read More...
Project: Paper Nest
Claudine Hellmuth has a terrific idea for using up shredded scraps of papers, she turned them into wonderful little paper birds nests! I can picture using all kinds of colorful pattern paper shreds to make some really fun nests for … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature: lesJOLIE
Today’s post features New York Artist Ardita Jani. Ardita specializes in making custom wedding accessories, paintings, iPhone cases, and handmade jewelry. She owns a newly opened etsy shop “lesJOLIE” where she sells her handmade jewelry. Take a look … Read More...
Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch class and book signing at Sew L.A.
If you are in the Southern California area and like to stitch up personal and cute projects check out this special class followed by a book signing party with Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Ways to Knit Ruffles
This week’s favorite from the vaults of my knitting board on Pinterest is a post from Tricksy Knitter on how to knit ruffles. As you can see from the picture there are tons of different ways to add a … Read More...
Candy and Crafts: Easter Bunny Pops
And here we have the best combination of kid-friendly crafting and edibles: Candy and crafts bunny pops for Easter. Find the instructions to make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Spring Hop Along PEEPS Party and Giveaway… 22 PEEPtastic Treat Ideas
Won’t you join me for a Spring hopalong PEEPS party? There’s a PEEPtastic giveaway, too. Michelle of Sugar Swings! Serve Some and Christi of Love From the Oven gathered a whole lotta bloggers together to celebrate PEEPS today. Each blogger … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and metallic tote
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a spring tote. The bag is made from a pastel burlap, with a shiny gold foil shape ironed on. She shows … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Itty hats for your Easter eggs
Claire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs. You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!! Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly applique cardigan
This oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan. The button placket splits the applique down the middle. The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie. You can find a tutorial for making … Read More...