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Each year Papertrey Ink releases several free black and white and color digital images to celebrate their anniversary. This year there are 8 adorable images available, click here to download the pdf.
(image frome Just Dandy Studios)
-Heather
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Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom … Read More...
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More...
Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the … Read More...
Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read More...
In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good … Read More...
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this quilt block for the February BOM from Craftsy. This is the second time Craftsy has offered a free BOM for quilters. This year, the teacher is a personal favorite, Laura Nownes, co-author with … Read More...
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
-Heather
This rug is the cutest thing for any room you would like a touch of color and cozy feet. There is a free pattern on Lion Brand Yarns but the one SHANNON pictured on “happiness is” is more to my … Read More...
The Danish blog Monster Circus/Monsterscircus made this excellent set of concrete candle holders and shared a tutorial. They’re so on point with current trends – I love the metallic color blocking and the texture of the concrete!
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do … Read More...
Megan from Brassy Apple shows now to make a pair of leg warmers out of an old sweater, no sewing required. It’s a quick and easy DIY. How cute are they worn on top of a pair of boots! Go … Read More...
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun … Read More...
One of my favorite coloring mediums for my stamps are colored pencils from Prismacolor. They have loads of colors to choose from, they blend and shade really wonderfully with no “streaking” on their own but they also work nicely with … Read More...
This evening, I had a few minutes to browse through the magazines at Barnes and Noble. This is a rare occasion for me! I saw some crochet magazines I’d heard about but never seen. Simply Crochet magazine
was one I’d … Read More...
Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read More...
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated … Read More...
That’s what Mardi Gras needs, a signature cupcake. And the Gumbo Mardi Gras cupcake must be it. Yeah, that’s a savory cupcake under that shrimp, though it looks sweet as can be. Find the recipe HERE at Cupcake Project.
These silhouette cookies are just stunning in their perfection, aren’t they? You can make some, too, you know. Find the step-by-step tutorial to decorate silhouette cookies HERE at Sweetopia.
