Bari J. continues her series of how-tos showcasing her new LillyBelle fabric line with a tutorial showing how to make a doggie bed. The large square cushion has a foam insert, and a zipper on one side so it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse. The curvy little pouch has a metal frame closure. The ruffles and buttons down the front are so cute! Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hot air balloon mobile
Joy from How Joyful shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a hot air balloon mobile just like the one she made for her own baby’s nursery. The felt hot air balloons are 3-d with embroidered … Read More...
Camo Cupcake Sandwiches
I, and I’m sure many other Army wives and husbands, appreciate the sweeter side of a camo pattern. Especially when presented as these crazy clever cupcake sandwiches (think these would be OK for lunch?). Make them HERE at Life is … Read More...
Jewelry Catcher – Jewelry Organizer
Do you like Dream Catchers? I have always thought they were pretty cool. This idea is a variation on that theme – and one that is very cool. It ‘catches’ jewelry!
Vanina created this pretty and useful design. She … Read More...
“Popsicle” Candy Cupcake Toppers
Cute as can be and slower to melt… I’m loving these adorable “popsicle” cupcake toppers made from candy bark and sprinkles. Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at hoopla palooza.
Book Review | Real Life Photography by Rebecca Cooper
In keeping with the real life photography theme, I thought I’d point you towards a review I did of the new e-book by Rebecca Cooper over on my personal blog. Real Life Photography which is published by Ella Publishing, covers … Read More...
Freebie | Real Life Portrait Template
Cathy Zielske has come up with a really cool idea for capturing real life portraits. She says, and I agree, that portraits don’t have to be perfect, but can also capture and reflect everyday life. She explains this project … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Learning to Fly
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Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys
Elizabeth Hill shares a tutorial on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog showing how to make Humbugs, soft pyramid-shaped toys. The project is part of their Teaching Tweens to Sew series and provides good practice for sewing corners. Get … Read More...
Needle Felted Veggies tutorial
It is harvest time here is the USA and if you can’t grow them you can needle felt them. Needle Felted Vegetables: by Debra Quartermain and here is the official scoop! Debra Quartermain, CEO! Creative Eternal Optimist shares her … Read More...
Tool How To: Distrezz It All
The shabby chic, distress look is still super hot! It goes perfectly with collage and artsy styles as well as vintage looks. If you want to distress the edges of a lot of paper at once, say for a book, it … Read More...
Knitter’s Review Announces Retreat Information
For 10 years now fans of the online knitting review site Knitter’s Review have been gathering in New England for a weekend of knitting, camaraderie and learning about fiber with the fabulous founder of that site, Clara Parkes.
The event … Read More...
Strawberry Shortcake “Strawberries”
There’s so much self-reflection going on with these, it’s almost confusing. These are Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
turned into strawberry shortcake strawberries. Make sense? Clever. Find the how-tos to make strawberry shortcake strawberries HERE at Pint Sized Baker.… Read More...
Lego Man and Superhero Frozen Yogurt Pops
Healthy (there’s fruit and yogurt in there), sweet, on a stick, cool for summer and great for kids. Aaaah. Perfect. Make your own Lego and Superhero frozen yogurt pops HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Shark Knives
I think what’s cutest about this silly table setting is how easily you can make a knife look like a shark with just a googly eye! But these are also set up to trick your guests. Find shark knives HERE … Read More...
Susan Bates Offers Knit and Crochet Prize Packages
Do you like Susan Bates needles
? If you like them on Facebook you could win a knit or crochet-themed prize package during the Power of Pink giveaway.
Two of their fans will be selected to win one of the … Read More...
A whole bunch of recycled matchbox crafts
Free Pattern: Lily’s Washcloth of the Week
The summer washcloth extravaganze at Lily continues this week with a fruit theme. The free knitting pattern (opens as a PDF) is a circular watermelon washcloth, worked from the center out in shades of pink and green.
What I … Read More...
Add silk flowers to embroidery
Allison of Little Lovelies reprises her tutorial for incorporating silk flowers into an embroidered work. Go to her post.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European … Read More...