I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials
You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.
Tutorial: Designer-inspired silk scarf and denim patchwork shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her denim and silk twill pieced shirt, inspired by a similarly styled Dolce & Gabana shirt. Her version is a refashion, combining an old denim shirt and a silk scarf. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Crochet Pattern – Cutie Bootie
These adorable Bow Baby Booties might just be the perfect gift for a new baby. Better yet, this pattern is available free! Check it out here. Just had to share!
If you are looking for more crochet patterns for Baby … Read More...
DIY Enamel Flower Bouquet
Create an alternative to a fresh flower bouquet using paper flowers coated with an enamel finish! Get the tutorial by Danielle of DSMeeBee at One Stylish Bride.
Tutorial | How To Print on Paper Bags (or anything)
This tutorial by Caroline on the Hellobee blog shows how you can print custom text on paper goodie bags using a word processing or photo editing program to create a printable file for your printer. This DIY technique can be … Read More...
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup… Read More...
View Point | Why You Should Shoot RAW
Veronica Armstrong shares her reasons why she thinks even amateur and hobby photographers should shoot in RAW format. She shows a few examples of how shooting in RAW has helped her to save some photos. Click here to read … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Places We Go
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Mosaic: Looking to Mother’s Day
A collection of sweet Mother’s Day tributes, all made by talented polymer clay artists:
1. I Love Mom Basset Hound Dog clay sculpture, 2. Finished Mother and Calf, 3. Mouse Family, 4. The Slingshot
Got a Glass Problem? Fusedglass.org to the Rescue!
We work so hard to get our glass projects to turn out right but…that doesn’t always happen, now does it? Case in point. I fused a wonderful piece of glass with the intentions of slumping it into a large platter … Read More...
A Darn Pretty Drawing For A Darn Good Cause!
Each year The Compass School, an independent school for grades 7-12 in Southern Vermont, takes its Junior class on a two week service trip to South America. Every student goes, whether the family can afford the trip or not. And… Read More... Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies
Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the … Read More...
Giveaway: Mother daughter appliqued apron set by Cynthia Shaffer
Lark Crafts is giving away a mother/daughter appliqued apron set made by Cynthia Shaffer, author of Stash Happy: Applique
. The apron set is one of the many applique projects featured in this book. It would make an awesome Mother’s … Read More...
See “This Sharp World…” in Miami
Kate Kretz‘s needle art is amazing. And I mean that literally. When I look at her work, my mouth falls open and I go into a kind of trance, enthralled by her concepts and captivated by her exquisite technique. … Read More...
Learn from Helen and Mary Jo!
Check out this rockin announcement from Helen Gibb‘s newsletter, Ribbon Snips:
… Read More...Reknowned fabric artist Mary Jo Hiney is coming to Colorado to team up with Helen to teach at our annual Summer Workshop this June, and we can’t wait
Easy Eggshell Garden
I’ve always been a fan of cute and quaint looking garden projects. This project from Country Woman Magazine has been done for years and never gets old. I just love the country look of them! I did something similar for … Read More...