Cassi from The Crafty Crow shows how to make an embroidery hoop Advent calendar, no sewing required. It’s made up of 25 hoops, each with a pocket cleverly folded into the fabric. Get the how-to.
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Show & Tell | Envelope Mini Album with Pink Paislee
Lowri McNabb explains how she made this envelope mini album. She used papers and embellishments from Pink Paislee. Click here to see more.
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Inspiration du Jour | So Happy @ 37
Give Thanks Luminary
Crafts by Amanda shares a cute tutorial for a Thanksgiving luminary that reads ‘give thanks’!
Tutorial: Make a ruched table runner
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a this lovely ruched table runner. She made hers with a ruched quilting weight cotton down the middle, and burlap for the borders, but you could use any woven fabric. Get … Read More...
Video tutorial: Using a rolled hem foot
Bari J. shows how to use a rolled hem foot to make easy work of turning under a hem. It’s one of those techniques that you have to see done in order to understand, so she shares it as a … Read More...
Knit a Wreath for Sandy Relief
There are so many different knitting and craft-related projects going on to help people affected by that storm called Sandy that I couldn’t possibly keep up with them all. I consider that a very good thing indeed.
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Freebie: Printable Holiday Paper Figures
Martha Stewart Crafts has these cute Holiday paper figures to print, cut out and assemble. So cute for a mantle, centerpiece or add a ribbon to make an ornament.
-Heather
EPC Film- Eco-Friendly Iron Ons {Review & Tutorial}
When I first received the EPC Film Paper from Neenah, I was wondering two things. First, how is this product going to be different than any other iron on product I’ve used, and second, will it be easy? I … Read More...
Make Your Own Twinkies
Now that, as I’m sure you’ve heard, the Twinkie and Hostess may be no more, and from what I hear, the shelves are empty from panicked consumers snatching up the last remnants of their childhood, here’s a back-up plan. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Studded denim jacket
Mimi G. Style shows how to add studded shoulders to a plain denim jacket, a design inspired by a similar jacket by Zara. The studs are placed into felt pieces which are then handstitched down to the jacket. This means … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral Fleece Scarf
This fleece flower scarf by Anshu from Blooms and Bugs is so pretty! And it’s easy to make, too. She shares the tutorial as part of her Fall Wardrobe Revamp series, but I think it would also make a nice … Read More...
Tutorial | Desktop Flip Mini Book
Olivia from My Favourite Things explains how she made this flip book that stand upright. Her minibook was adapted from a tutorial by Lowri Mcnabb. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Cherish These Moments
Michaels Dream Tree Challenge Reveal
Thank you, Michaels, for the opportunity to participate in the Dream Tree Challenge! It was a fun-filled whirlwind week planning, dreaming, shopping and creating my dream tree. See all the Dream Tree Challenge entries on Michaels Facebook page or … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gift bag
Cathie Richardson of Country Garden Stitchery created this Christmas gift bag as part of the 60-Minute Gift series at Moda Bake Shop. The patchwork and embroidered scene make it! Click here to get free pattern and instructions.
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Christmas is Adorable
Some adorable Christmas decorations from a few of my favourite clayers:
1. Tan Tex Robot Angel Christmas Ornament, 2. Chorister Mice, 3. Christmas stocking, 4. cupcake house ornament
Tip: One Stamp, Four Ideas
Hero Arts has a wonderful tutorial for getting more mileage from your stamps. They share 4 totally different card ideas using the exact same background stamp. Click here to check them all out.
-Heather
Knit a Quick Ruffle Scarf with Tutorial Help
I’m sure you’ve seen the explosion of novelty yarns in the stores the past couple of years, and one genre of these yarns that is a lot of fun is the ruffle yarn. Red Heart’s Boutique Sashay yarn is probably … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf
This is such a pretty leaf and easy to make. Pop on over to the Joyful Stamper blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf.
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