Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool cuff out of nylon webbing and scrap leather, embellished with leather stamps and contrast stitching. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Freebie: Pug Digital Stamp
Can You Digi It has an adorable free digital stamp to download, it’s their cutie pie mascot Latte the Pug. *please note you will need to check out to get the stamp but it’s free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital … Read More...
Speaking of Shrugs
You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it. Isn’t it pretty? You can get the free pattern here. The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn. While I love … Read More...
Dangling ninjas, strongmen, and ballerina sheep
Nichol Brinkman‘s series of mobiles makes me wish there were a baby in my family–or at least a wee one–to share one with. Maybe I’ll just hang one over my bed! Go to Nichol’s Pink Cheeks Studios blog or … Read More...
Technique: Dimensional fabric flowers
I’m crazy about this art quilt, Hollyhocks, created by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Especially interesting is the technique she used to create the blooms. She says,
… Read More...The blossoms are made from cut apart and reshaped silk flower parts. It is
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Flying Haystacks (who remains anonymous on Blogger and Etsy) produced this amazing work of embroidery for an upcoming show. This is a larger format than usual for this artist, and it incorporates brilliant solutions to the design challenges inherent in … Read More...
Giveaway: Beading book
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) says,
I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.
She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...
DIY Necklace
Take a look at this pretty necklace from Linda at Pane, Amore e creatività. I love the contrasting softness of the satin ribbon with the utilitarian hardware. Very clever and stylish! See Linda’s post at Pane, Amore e creatività. … Read More...
Tutorial: Recover a car seat cover
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a new cover for a car seat. Whether you just want to give a bit more personality to the cover, or your hiding a stained or worn out cover, a … Read More...
Mother’s Day Stationary {Free Download}
I couldn’t help but put up another great post by mer mag right before Mother’s Day. She has these wonderful herringbone pattern printable envelopes to make stationary! Head to mer mag to print them out before tomorrow!
Animal Box Mask {Duct Tape Craft}
How amazing is this mask? I love the fact that it is made out of duct tape! You can find out how to make this amazing mask at mer mag. .
Tutorial: Nintendo 3DS pouch
Emmy from Craft The Pain Away shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered case to hold a Nintendo 3DS. You can make one from just twofat quarter (and a zipper, some fleece, and some … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts
Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually … Read More...
Book review and giveaway at Sew Sweetness
Sara of Sew Sweetness received a review copy of the new book Shape Workshop for Quilters
, published by Fat Quarterly. She liked it so much she stopped everything she was doing and made a quilt top from one of … Read More...
Stepping Stone Mother’s Day Gift
A few years ago, my daughters and I made these for Father’s Day. My husband loved them, and they are still in the garden today! You can find the tutorial over at We Made That! Take your child outside and … Read More...
Dentist and Teeth {Lesson Plan}
My daughter just had her first dentist appointment and did wonderfully, but this lesson plan from The Nature of Grace would have been helpful to get her a little more prepare and knowledgeable about her teeth and the dentist. You … Read More...
End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas
The Vintage Umbrella has some simple and easy ideas to prepare for an end of the year gift for your child’s teacher. Head on over there for the how to’s!
Need to buy supplies?
How to make mini recycled jar terrariums
Talk about green craft…literally! See the great tutorial Haley shared at her blog The Zen of Making on how to make recycled jar terrariums.
Giveaway: 10 fat quarter bundle from The Intrepid Thread
This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade comes from The Intrepid Thread. It’s a 10 fat quarter bundle of fabrics selected by Maureen herself. The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for the details and … Read More...
May Flower
Here’s a lovely free May flower chart from The Sampler Girl. It will stitch up quick and add a little bright spot wherever you “plant” it. Get the free chart.