Bread art is a blooming craft that fascinates me, but still intimidates me. Just look at this clever loaf paying homage to Dr. Seuss. It’s inspiring me to pull out some flour and yeast. Find the recipe HERE at Cake … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Hand-dyed lace sheath dress
Check out this lace sheath dress that Artsy/Craftsy made! She pieced the fabric to make the dress out of inexpensive lace trim – 20-30 yards in all – and then dyed it that fabulous pinkish red. Read more about her … Read More...
Project: Elegant Blue Bird Card
This lovely blue bird card comes from Inkadinkado, made with some yummy pattern paper, stamps, punches and pearls. You can find the directions on their website.
-Heather
Hound Dog Cross stitch Pattern
Tutorial: No-sew sequin Love shirt
Jessica from Happy Together added some quick sparkle to a purchase tee with the word “love” written in sequins. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. No sewing is required, but you will need some … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft knit Dribble Bibs in sports themes
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Dribble Bib, made from soft knit fabric and old t-shirts. She shows them with cute sports-themed appliques (and provides the templates for them in the pattern), but this … Read More...
Contest | Do It With Twine
Online store A Cherry on Top is holding a contest called Do It With Twine. Enter your baker’s twine based creations for a chance to win $100. The contest runs from February 15th to March 24th. Click here to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Little Lucy
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How to sew a doll dress from a sweater sleeve
Sewing for dolls can be so fun as they aren’t nearly as fussy about fit and you can use such small quantities of textiles without compromising on style and fun. This cute dress for an 18 inch doll designed by … Read More...
Cheerful Clay
Sometimes you just need a pop of colour and polymer clay can certainly deliver. Israeli artist Mira Pinki Krispil does beautiful, colourful work. Her vase has lovely canework and drawn elements. The whole shop is filled with lovely pieces.
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Big Mouth Critters- Paper Puppets
This free downloadable pdf craft is great for giving some inspiration for creative play! You can find these Big Mouth Critters over at Whimsical Publishing.
Looking for more Paper folding crafts? Check out these Origami books
New Online Knitting Magazine – Clotheshorse!
From the runway to the beach, the back of a van to a wildflower meadow, this fresh new magazine will be a total hit.
Co-founders Heather and Mindy have collaborated to bring a stunning variety of patterns. This 1st issue … Read More...
Really Cool Cardigan/Poncho/Pullover Type Thing!
I hate to say that Sweater Babe has done it again, but Dudes! Katherine has totally rocked her newest design!
Check out this awesome cape with cable and lace details.
This is what Katherine has to say about her latest … Read More...
Jelly Bean Bees and Cupcake Hives
It must be the size of the jelly beans, but don’t these look so real? Are you ready for Spring? (I still need that big snowstorm before accepting the change in seasons). Find the step-by-steps to make jelly bean bees … Read More...
Knit A Quick Hoodie!
This video is a goldie from a long time ago, but it is so beautiful! Try it out by watching this video.
Knitting small baby items is always a speedy project, especially when you use chunky yarn. This hoodie … Read More...
Free Pattern – Felted Coin Purse
Cute! Totally. An ideal beginner knitted and felted project. This is over on Ravelry, if you don’t have an account, by all means Sign. Up. Now! Soooo many cool things!
You can find the free pattern HERE
Turn A Stair Stepped Shoulder Into A Short Row Shoulder!
From Tech Knitter.
Learn how to take the traditional stair step bind offs for your shoulders and turn them into short rows. Dramatically improves shaping, and it’s a lot easier on the eyes too.
This truly looks like an … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a buttonhole on your sewing machine
Jamie from Prudent Baby shares a video tutorial showing how to sew a buttonhole on your sewing machine. Her how-to video takes the scary out of this technique. She also includes a handy formula for figuring out how long to … Read More...
Tutorial: New life for the too-short t-shirt
My “refashion” stash is filled with fitted t-shirts that are too short for me to wear without showing off my belly button and muffin top. Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to add extra length to one of … Read More...
Mardi Gras Beads Cookies
Six days til Mardi Gras. Got your beads ready? No? Perhaps these cookies will inspire you. Learn to make and decorate them HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.