Sisters Davena Rigel-Lipeman and Janisue Rigel collect sewing thimbles. The collection is a continuation of their mother’s hobby. In fact, some of the thimbles in the collection were ones that the sisters found for their mother. Though their mother is … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets
Emily shared a great tutorial at her blog Crap at Crafts on how to make recycled plastic bottle bracelets along with my favorite detail is she used magnetic closures that look great!
School House Rocks Cupcakes
Please tell me there are those of you who remember when cartoons were only aired on Saturday mornings? And more importantly, there are those of you who remember School House Rocks? Sigh, that’s OK if not. I accept my age. … Read More...
Tutorial: Dainty Floral Dress for little girls
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs guest blogs at The Works with a tutorial showing how to make her Dainty Floral Dress for toddler girls. It’s a sweet little sundress with a layered skirt and a bow for a belt. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Butterfly pincushion
Cindy Cloward from Riley Blake Designs shows how to make a butterfly pincushion over at their Cutting Corners College. He has a soft body and colorful wings fussy cut from a swirly print from Lila Tueller. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Ornament
This holiday ornament is simply stunning!! I don’t think I’d make a whole batch for my tree since they are a little time consuming 🙂 but one or two would be lovely! Find direction for making them using Stampin’ Up … Read More...
Cookies n’ Cream Fudge Halloween Tombstones
The most delicious and perfect tombstones ever (did I mention I love Halloween)? On a more serious note, I did immediately think of the poor passing of my daughter’s goldfish last night. At 9 pm. Before bed. Her first ever … Read More...
Paradise Flowers
If you think these two flowers are pretty, you’re in for a crochet flower paradise! These are part of a series of Paradise Flowers created by German crocheter Carmen Rosemann and can be found on her blog.
When you … Read More...
A Mosaic of Kaleidoscopes
Kaleidoscope Fimo canes can lead to almost impossibly complex designs and there’s incredible variations out there:
1. Kaleidoscope Cane, 2. Kaleidoscope cane, 3. Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Canes Green/Tan, 4. Kaleidoscope cane
Tutorial: Big bow clutch with a magnetic snap
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make her version of a big bow clutch. The design was inspired by the bow clutches that she has seen other people make, but her version has a fold over flap and … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered shoulder tee refashion
Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a basic tee into one with wide arm holes and gathered sleeves. Check out how she cuts the short sleeves so she can get the long ties. Get … Read More...
Project: Match Book Post it Note Holder
This adorable little post it note holder would be a perfect back to school gift for a student or teacher. Find out how to make this match book style holder from Simone over on the All That Scraps Blog.
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Knits to Give Winner
I’m glad that it sounds like my mentioning the holidays got some people thinking about their gift knitting who might not have been thinking about it already.
The winner of the Debbie Bliss book, which should give the recipient some … Read More...
Confused about Knitting Needle Options?
There are so many different kinds of knitting needles out there, from circulars, straights and DPNs of different lengths to those made of wood, bamboo, metal, plastic and other materials. How do you know which needle type is right for … Read More...
How to make recycled sunglasses window shade
Marcela sent in this link to Instructables where there is a such a fun and ironic recycled tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglasses window shade.
The Cakes from Disney’s Brave
I have yet to see Disney’s Brave
, though I hear I most certainly should. (I think my daughter may be a wee bit young for it yet.) But from what I can tell, these little cakes are the exact … Read More...
Surfer Wall Art
Beckie is at it again with this fabulous piece of wall art, perfect for a surf inspired bedroom. There’s a free printable and a full tutorial on how to create this same look for your home. Teenagers will love this, … Read More...
Lion Brand Yarns 20 Percent Off This Week
Lion Brand Yarn is getting ready for the fall knitting season with a sale. All yarns are 20 percent off now through Aug. 31 when purchased through their website.
There’s no discount code, but the sale price will be … Read More...
How to Dip Cupcakes
Next up on my to-do list (for sweets anyway, the other to-do lists are too long to keep adding stuff): Make dipped cupcakes. Find some great how-tos HERE at Good Food Channel.
Idea file: Use spray dye to give plain bags a tie dye effect
Last week I showed a quick and easy way to add a pen sleeve to a plain drawstring bag. Today, I’ve got another idea to show you.
I gave the plain bag a tie dye effect using SEI Tumble … Read More...