Pippa Eccles of Pippa Patchwork added these two new In Bloom pillows to her Etsy shop saying 15% of proceeds go to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Pippa Patchwork
6 Creative Gardening Projects – Small Balcony Ideas
Welcome to this week’s garden inspiration roundup! If you’re anything like me, the excitement of starting a new gardening project never really fades—whether it’s your first seed of the season or your fiftieth. And while some folks might say it’s … Read More...
My Next Project…..
Ok, need more ideas.
I have some Applause from Classic Elite. It is discontinued, a mohair/silk/rayon/wool/nylon concoction and my daughter wants a poncho. She wants the v in the front and back, a high neck and a hood. I … Read More...
Earth Day Chocolate Popcorn Trees
Whatta yummy way to celebrate Earth Day: Chocolate and Popcorn. Learn to make these crazy clever trees from chocolate, colored popcorn and candy buttons (genius for fruit) HERE at Hungry Happenings!.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check … Read More...
New Release: Printworks Stamps
I recently “re-discovered” a stamp company I used to love years ago called Printworks. I’m happy to see they still offer loads lovely stamped images. Their latest release is all about flowers and sentiments, perfect for Mother’s Day or Spring … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip Blouse
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a PDF tutorial on her blog for making her Tulip Blouse. It’s quick to make and the blousey shape is perfect for spring. The tutorial includes instructions for making the pattern and sewing it up. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinch-free adjustable fabric headband
Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi tells how she created an adjustable fabric headband. The construction is so simple and so clever! It’s easily adjustable to any length so it won’t pinch or fit too snug around the head. … Read More...
Giveaway: A rainbow of fat quarters in designer solids
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a rainbow. A rainbow of fat quarters, that is. The set of 11 fat quarters of designer solid fabrics are from The Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway… Read More...
Spring Wheat Grass Wreath
Live plants on a wreath, what a fun idea! Very spring-ish indeed. Steph from The Silly Pearl sent this to me and I knew I had to share it, what a unique idea. 🙂 Head over to see exactly how … Read More...
Tutorial: Cakecup Pincushion
Jessica of Teacher Gone Crafty shows us how to make a cupcake pincushion on her blog. A batch of these would make great gifts for family and friends. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Teacher Gone Crafty
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Tutorial: Tufted pincushion
Heather from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make a tufted pincushion. Hers is made from a fabulous combination of an orange chevron print and an aqua solid, but this would … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make summer shorts from winter’s pants
Making a pair of cut-off shorts is as simple as cutting off the legs of a pair of jeans. But when you want a more finished hem on the legs, you’ll need to do an extra step or two. Ashley … Read More...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More...
Flower Power
These are a few of the clay flower treasures I found today:
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| Flower Ring by FloraJewelryShop | Flower Mold by WhysperFairy |
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| Flower Cane by sigalsart | Floral Beads by ClayHappy |
Check out this book on how to make polymer clay flowers.
Tutorial: Pillowcase nightgowns for 18″ dolls
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a quick and easy pillowcase nightgown for an 18″ doll. The doll-sized nightgowns were inspired by the kid-sized pillowcase gowns she made for her daughter. She used scraps of fabric for the … Read More...
Project: Round Shaped Card
Why not step outside the box from boring square cards and make shaped cards?! Shari Carroll with Hero Arts has a wonderful video showing how to combine shapes cut on a Silhouette die cutting machine (one of my personal favorite … Read More...
Monster Softie Tutorial
How darling is this monster and every little child would just love one of their own. Ashley host of “distractions” survived her son’s birthday party and treated the little ones with her handmade favors! These monster softie favors were a … Read More...
Tin Can Candle Holder Idea
How cool is this idea? That’s a tin can recycled into a lovely candle holder. I don’t even know how to describe this idea beyond that. Just go check out the tutorial. (While your crushing on the tutorial, take … Read More...
Bumble Bee Cookies
What an adorable addition to a bumble bee-themed party, yes? Makes me look forward to summer (but not to the real bees). Make super-easy bumble bee cookies from store-bought wafers HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
Electroformed Glass from Seung Hee Lee
We can thank Daily Art Muse yet again for bringing this lovely glass art to our attention. Seung Hee Lee casts glass, electroforms it and adds lampworked elements to create some really beautiful pieces. And scroll down and check out … Read More...
