The second Heart and Flower chart from Il Mondo di Ezechiele is available. Be sure to add it to your collection today. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Modern poncho jacket
Anna from Plan B guest blogs over at Creative Mindly with a tutorial showing how to make a modern poncho jacket. She made hers out of upholstery fabric, but the simple lines and bulk-free bias tape edge keep the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mr. Roboto softie
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a free pattern for her Mr. Roboto softie. She created him for the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!. Her pattern includes a template for cutting the … Read More...
Technique: Adding Texture the Stamps with Markers
Using pointillism, or simple put making tiny dots, with your Copic or other alcohol markers is a great way to add texture to your stamped images. Find some helpful tips for this technique over on the My Favorite Things blog… Read More...
Twilight Sparkle Cookies
As the mom to a five year old girl, I’m well versed in the ways of Twilight Sparkle. Well versed, indeed. So I can appreciate these Twilight Sparkle cookies in all their purple-y goodness. Find the recipe and how-tos to … Read More...
Color Block Candlesticks
Inspirationsquelle gave some old candle sticks a chic facelift with some pastel color blocking. Though the tutorial is in German, you can follow the tutorial with its photos or with a free web translator.
Free “Shrowl” Pattern from Stephen West
Thanks to the WEBS Facebook page, my attention was called to this fun new pattern with a funny name. The Shrowl by Stephen West is so named because it’s a shrug and a cowl.
The piece is worked flat, … Read More...
Clover Pretzels
I agree. These are clever clovers. Turn pretzels into four, OK, three leaf clovers HERE at Spoonful.
Repeating Motif Cross Stitch Chart
This repeating design will be a great chart to stitch as a background to fill in behind a larger design or as a stand-alone creation in itself. You can use any color and I think it would look smashing done … Read More...
Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cupcake Push Pops
I’d say Thing 1 and Thing 2 make for some pretty clever push pop cupcakes. Find the easy instructions to make these for a Dr. Seuss birthday party HERE at The Country Chic Cottage.
Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? … Read More...
Tip: Shaped Die Cut Cards
Here’s agreat tip for making a shaped card using die cuts. By folding your card in half and not die cutting over the fold you get a shaped card with a fold on top but then it’s flat alon that … Read More...
Freebie | Film Strip Photoshop Template & Silhouette Cut File
I just discovered Kate Vickers’ blog Scrapstation and it’s fabulous! Plus she is offering this free film strip in both a Photoshop template format, and a Silhouette cut file! Click here to get the files and see how Kate used … Read More...
QuiltConning it today
You probably won’t be seeing many posts from me today. I’m hanging out here in Austin, TX with Scarlett Burroughts (you may know her as our Quilting editor) for QuiltCon. We’re getting ready to head out the door for … Read More...
Oscar Party Printables
Hollywood is getting ready for their big party, so you have time to get your party ready too. (You are not rehearsing big medley dance numbers at your house. ) The Oscars are a perfect reason to have a party: … Read More...
Meet the Man: Mustache Baby Shower
Sisters Jen and Shannon share their idea for a little boy baby shower. This theme is sophisticated, but still playful. They show some neat food ideas, as well as photo booth fun times. Check out the whole thing at Eat. … Read More...
Fluff And Whimsey
I show you this mostly for inspiration. Caitlin doesn’t offer a pattern, but you can reproduce this yourself from the numerous pictures on her blog. Why do I like this so much? I absolutely adore dangly … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Photo Flags and a Tutorial from Cathy Zielske
Cathy Zielske is awesome. And not just because she is sharing these free digital photo flags and a tutorial showing how to use them. She’s an amazing graphic designer, a super cool scrapbooker and funny as heck to boot! Click … Read More...
DIY: “Lush” Style Buffy Bars
Since we all can appreciate a little “hack” now and again, the folks at Easy Home Made went to the Lush website to find the ingredients for the Buffy Bars, … Read More...
DIY Fringe Necklace and Earrings
Erin from “Thanks I Made It,” shares a tutorial with “M & J Blog” on how to make a trendy necklace and earring set using faux-leather fringe, and chain. This would be a great weekend project … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty placket
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she makes a button placket for a shirt. Though it has a practical purpose (allows a small neckline to go over her daughter’s head), it’s also a pretty detail. Go to her blog … Read More...