Kate from See Kate Sew announces her sew-along for a lined envelope clutch purse. She gives you a free pattern for making the clutch. It’s an easy project with simple lines so you can have fun with fabric choice, color … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled business card holder
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard revamped her business card holder tutorial with the addition of a ruffled strip down the middle. She shares an updated tutorial on her blog. Go there to get the tute.
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Rainbow Fruit Cookies
I’m a sucker for these on several levels. The cookie thing (yum). The rainbow thing (I’ll never tire of them). The versatile thing (rainbow party? St. Patrick’s Day?). The fruit thing (as in, getting something healthy in there). Find the … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Easter Wreath
I LOVE the idea of adding a stamped image on a wreath!! You could use this idea for so many different holidays and occasions. I spotted this lovely Easter Wreath on Martine’s blog.
-Heather
Fondant Cupcake Toppers for St. Patrick’s Day
In the mood to pull out some fondant? Find the instructions to make three different cupcake toppers for St. Patrick’s Day, the rainbow with gold dragees is of course my favorite, HERE at Specialty Cake Creations.
Cat in the Hat Breakfast For Dr Seuss Week
Even the Cat in the Hat’s sly expression is captured perfectly on these pancakes, and in Nutella no less. Make Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Tear Drop Trailer Tail Gate Style
This beautiful custom teardrop trailer was designed with the ultimate party in mind. It is “old school” and beautiful. It is named the Bulleit bourbon Tailgater. Can you imagine a party in wine country with this in the field? Or … Read More...
Braided Chain Bracelet Tutorial
Mrs. Emily shares with us a bracelet tutorial she posted on her blog “Crap at Crafts.” In her tutorial she shows us how to make a “Braided Chain Bracelet,” this bracelet could be worn by both … Read More...
Antique Brass Dangle Earrings Tutorial
Amy from “One Artsy Mama,” shares with us this lovely tutorial on how to make these bold, statement earrings, just in time for warmer weather! Check it out her tutorial for these “Antique Brass Dangle Earrings.“
Free pattern: Partly Sunny frock
Kathleen from Grosgrain has a treat for you. She’s sharing the pattern she used to make her retro awesome Partly Sunny frock. I am so in love with this dress!! (She has a link to an earlier version she made … Read More...
How to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag
I love using packaging to make new things. Check out the awesome tutorial on how to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag over at the blog Just Crafty Enough.
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An All Around Awesome Post about Hamantaschen
Not this one, mind you, the one to which I’m linking. It talks nice and casually about the history of Hamantaschen, the official cookie of Purim, and of Haman, for whom the cookie was named. And then said post continues … Read More...
9 Springs Wreaths You Can Make
I am dying for spring, and a wreath is a great way to bring that feeling to your home even while the snow is still flying. If you’re like me and you live anywhere east of the Rocky Mountains and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Simple Bib
Jill from Ruffles n Suchand Made It On Monday shows how to make her Simple Bib. Bibs tend to be pretty quick and easy projects anyway, but she further simplifies by serging the layers together and keeping the serged edge. … Read More...
Start With A Cuff
To make this fantastic looking scarf, you start with a little crochet. You crochet a cuff. Just a little cuff. Then, you do the rest. ChiWei over at OneDogWoof has created this stellar scarf and a great tutorial and … Read More...
Tutorial: Round sit-upon with ribbon trim
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these Simple Round Sit-Upons. Anyway else flashing back to your Girl Scout days? It’s the same idea, though her updated version is much more cheerier than the dark green vinyl one … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching backpacks for a child and an 18″ doll
Head over to Daydream Doll Boutique for a free pattern to make matching drawstring backpacks for a child and her doll. The doll backpack is made for an 18″ doll, but it would also work for a Build-a-Bear or any … Read More...
A beaded bouquet
Kelly Clark gives us a peek into her artistic problem-solving process. How to fill the stumpwork basket on her needlepoint canvas? I think you’ll agree that her solution is exquisite. Read about how she arrived at it.
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Lavender Mason Jar Candles
Crystal at a pumpkin & a princess made this darling lavender mason jar candle. For the scent, she incorporated vanilla fragrance and real bits of lavender. So cute – check out the full tutorial.
Technique: Beeswax Over Stamped Images
This stunning mixed media stamped art piece was made by Suzz’s Stamping Spot using melted beeswax and embossing enamels over top her stamped image then adding metal embellishments and paint. Find more info on this amazing piece over on her … Read More...