This elegant wire wrapped cuff can quickly become a favorite since it can be dressed up or down. It is a great addition to any wardrobe. Since making one requires minimal materials it is especially perfect for DIY jewelry makers! … Read More...
Rose Cross Stitch Pattern
Abby Gaelle has a lovely rose freebie design for us. It’s done in lovely shades of peachy pink, it’s in full bloom and it’s just beautiful. Get the free cross stitch chart.
Looking for more Rose-themed cross stitch patterns or … Read More...
Macrame Bracelets
Here’s a new twist on macrame bracelets – adding a upcycled piece of jewelry or found object as a focal point. Check out these pretty examples from Arica at Love & Rosen featuring a ring, a rhinestone button, and a … Read More...
Fruit Snack Flower Bouquet
Healthy, clever and any kid would love this glamorous bouquet, I think. Make a pretty dang impressive fruit snack “flower” bouquet HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.
Red, White and Blue Stars and Berries Cakes
These mini star cakes layered with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries look so good, I wonder if you could get away with them for not just Memorial Day and the 4th of July, but Bastille Day? Veteran’s Day? National strawberry … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls
Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Skirt As Top with a tutorial showing how to make this vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls. This project makes me so happy. It was inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a ruffled top
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag. The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up. You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple vinyl wallets, so mod!
These modern vinyl wallets by How About Orange are so awesome! They’re easy to make, too. The vinyl doesn’t fray, so there’s no need to worry about raw edges. A bit of contrast stitching creates a mod design on the … Read More...
How To Build a Crochet Club
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art … Read More...
Bead Style is digital!
Now you can get the latest Bead Style magazine
on your favorite digital device! All the fabulous projects with detailed instructions in the print version are now available on your PC, Mac, laptop, iPad, and Android tablets. The new, exclusive … Read More...
Beauty School Graduation Cookies
I’m proud to say, even before clicking on this post and reading further, my thoughts first went to the pink-haired Frenchie in Grease. Find Beauty School graduation cookies HERE at Lizy B.
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Techniques for Making Charms
A fun part of having been watching polymer clay on the internet for around ten years now has been finding the little pockets of awesome resources here and there. PolymerClayWeb has been around for a while but it seems there … Read More...
Patriotic image at The Graphics Fairy
From The Graphics Fairy, here’s an interesting patriotic image suitable for Memorial Day or 4th of July crafting. Go HERE to download.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these 4th… Read More...
Making Wire & Bead Jewelry giveaway
Lark Jewelry & Beading is offering you the chance to win a copy of Making Wire & Bead Jewelry! If you aren’t familiar with this great book, check out my review of Making Wire & Bead Jewelry and then hurry … Read More...
Tutorial: Penny pincher coin purse
The Free Spirit Fabrics blog shares a PDF tutorial by Melissa Peda from 100 Billion Stars showing how to make her Penny Pincher coin purse. It’s made with a flex frame, so opening it is just a matter of pinching … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to a plain tee
Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how to add some zing to a plain tee with leather (or faux leather) accents. She added a contrast pocket and bands across the shoulders. It’s quick to do, since the edges of the leather (or … Read More...
Felt Lavender Sachet tutorial
What a perfect tutorial now that summer if here in the USA the Lavender will be blooming and ready to harvest and dry. Laura Lupin Handmade of “Bugs and Fishes” is sharing this sweet project with us. She offers plenty … Read More...
DIY Photo Letters + Free Printables
I’m a big fan of wedding decor that can be reused after the big day! That’s why I love this photo letter project created by Shanty 2 Chic and featured at Emmaline Bride! Get all the details and links … Read More...
Project: Vintage Butterfly Card
This lovely card reminds me of a vintage natural history diorama. Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Inkadinkado website.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate … Read More...