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...
Share Your Crafting Stories and Be Featured on Lion Brand’s Blog
Lion Brand Yarn debuted a new feature on its blog today: Crafter Stories. They’re user-produced tales about the good things we’ve seen and done thanks to yarn crafting in public.
The first story is about relying on the kindness of … Read More...
A Collection of Movie-Themed Food for an Oscar Party
Are you excited for the Oscars? I suppose I would be if I’ve actually been to the movies in the past few years. Wow, I’m really behind. … Read More...
How to make an easy reacycled bracelet storage display
So you have a pretty stash of bracelets and you would like to keep them organized and display them. Check out how to make a bracelet display organizer over at the blog Once Upon Her Dream.
Candy Leprechaun Hats
Figures those tricky leprechauns would hide candy in their hats. They’re always doing stuff like that. Make these clever candy leprechaun hats, with green M and Ms hiding inside, HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Lion and Monkey Decorated Cookies
Cah-ute, cah-ute, cah-ute are these lion and monkey cookies for a jungle-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or cah-ute animal-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or to eat. Or whatever. They are cute is what I’m trying to say. Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle tote bag
Pascale from //Between the Lines//shows how to make a triangle tote bag. It’s made from a long rectangle of fabric that’s folded to create the triangle sides of the bag. It takes just a couple of handstitched seams. Go to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable St. Patrick’s Day Poster
Lookie what she made: Little girl’s snowsuit
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows us the snowsuit that she made for her young daughter. She recently made a pair of snowpants, so she used similar materials and layering for the snowsuit. She used an outgrown bunting as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a shoulder zipper to a sweater
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can add a shoulder zip to a sweater. It’s a cool detail that adds a punch of color to the neckline. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from It’s … Read More...
Green Pancakes for St Patrick’s Day
Just add green. That’s the rule for St. Patrick’s Day. Just add green. Like just adding green food coloring to pancakes. Easy peasy breakfast (essential for a day of drinking). Make them HERE at Thoughtfully Simple.
If you’re looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Go-to embellished zippered pouch
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her go-to gift. It’s a pretty zippered pouch with a decorative ribbon embellishment. I see why it’s her go-to gifty project. Who wouldn’t love to receive … Read More...