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I just discovered the perfect favors for a destination or travel-themed wedding: fans made from vintage maps! Debra Norton of Vintage Paper Paradise shares all the how-tos at Weddingbells.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. … Read More...
Now, I’m one of those that didn’t get horrible morning sickness while pregnant, but I’ve seen enough friends suffer through the nausea. What a lovely, homemade, “congratulations on your pregnancy/sorry it sucks” gift for those expecting. Find the recipe for … Read More...
So only the marshmallow is actually edible, I should warn you, but I still can’t resist sharing these clever snowman craft kits, the perfect gift for whiling away some time indoors this winter. Find the how-tos and links for the … Read More...
Now that we’re a couple of days into 2013, maybe you’ve had some time to think about crafty resolutions or goals that you might have for this year. I of course want to knit more, knit more for myself and … Read More...
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a simple fleece skirt. It’s just two pieces, plus a wide elastic waistband, so it’s fast to sew up. The fleece is warm for winter layering. And how cute would … Read More...
Tsabita Boneka from Cheer Your Child’s Day turned her child’s outgrown baby shirt into this cute ninja boy softie. LOVE!!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial telling how she did it. Go to her blog for the free pattern … Read More...
Winter is boots weather. Leah fromSew Spoiled shows how a couple of long seams will turn a pair of straight-leg (or boot-cut, or flare) jeans into skinny jeans that you can tuck into a pair of boots. Get the … Read More...
Jen from iCandy Handmade used her previously published Pillowcase Nightgown tutorial to make a special Christmas nightgown for her daughter. But this time she used novelty yardage instead of an actual pillowcase. She shares the cutting dimensions as well as … Read More...
Amy Jo from The Little Moments shows the t-shirt dress she made for her daughter. It’s a plain t-shirt (thrifted) with a skirt made from a gathered scarf stitched to the bottom. Brilliant! She shows it for a young girl, … Read More...
I recently got a box of wonderful pattern papers from a great sale site called Crop Chocolate. If you’re looking for some great liquidation sale prices on paper crafting items be sure to check them out. They offer deals at … Read More...
Now that the Holidays are over, you’re probably working on packing away all the decorations and wondering what to do with all the cards you received. Here are two clever ideas for storing those cards in a binder you can … Read More...
It’s the little details that make your wedding memorable and special. I’m charmed by the idea of incorporating clocks into your tablescapes, ceremony backdrops, centerpieces, decor, and so much more! Visit Love & Lavender for clock-themed inspiration.
If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More...
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies. She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn. She uses the panty pattern in … Read More...
We have a new reference book out there for those of you interested in learning more about glass and setting up your studio. The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook
by Cecilia Cohen, published by Quarry, covers stained glass, fused glass and … Read More...
Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll. She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap … Read More...
This project is a great example of an alternative use for cross-stitch charts. For this Happy New Year project they used 5544 hama beads and Kincavel Krosses cross stitch pattern that is found at this link. You can find … Read More...
When you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured … Read More...
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Snow-covered trees and chilly winter temps are making me long for a rich cup of hot chocolate! What better theme is there for a cozy, winter wedding? With that delicious cuppa in mind, here’s some hot … Read More...
Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas? If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the Riley Blake Designs blog. She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect … Read More...
