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Tutorial: Mod petal appliqued tote bag

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use hand applique techniques to add a sunburst of mod petals to a plain tote bag. The varying shades of pink (LOVE!) give it an ombre … Read More...

Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read More...

Tutorial: Baby’s taggie cube toy

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Things for Boys guest blogs at All for the Boys with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s taggie cube toy. The soft fabric cube has bits of ribbon sticking out from the sides for a baby’s … Read More...

Cake in a Mug

January 10, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Insta-homemade-cake? How so very last-minute perfect. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of the ever-clever CakeSpy.

Looking for more recipes for mug cakes? Check out our favorite mug cake recipe book for making the best mug … Read More...

ABC Book of Me Scrapbook Challenge

January 10, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour | Sunshine in my Heart

January 10, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Sunshine in my Heart by pamelacy

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Groundhog Day Push Pops

January 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

We’ve had one, maybe two, flakes of snow so far in Washington DC. Then today, crazy snowfall as we headed to the airport (by the way, I’m sort of on vacation). But nothing sticks!! So I’m hoping we get some … Read More...

Tutorial: Hanging garment cover

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a garment cover to keep a favorite dress or nice outfit dust-free while hanging in the closet. She made hers to protect the dress her daughter wore for her first … Read More...

Tutorial: How to hem your jeans

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’m a little on the short side, so any jeans I buy tend to be at least an inch too long. How about you? I could pay to have them altered, but I don’t want to spend the money. Sew … Read More...

Lookie what she made: Busy book for small hands

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Adrienne from drienny and A + A = Z created a busy book to keep her young daughter occupied during a long plane trip. Each page was created with a different type of activity or discovery in mind. One page … Read More...

Stamping Tip: Reverse Stamping

January 9, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Here’s another easy way to create a reverse image of your stamp using large blocks of craft foam. Sally from Hero Arts shares all the details here.

-Heather

Rustic Lace Scarf

January 9, 2012 by Terrye

Beautiful Rustic Lace Scarf! This is made from Plymouth’s Haciendo Yarn, a thick and thin creation available in lots of colors.

The scarf would be pretty in almost any color combination, or a tweed.

You can get the Free … Read More...

Inspiration: Hearty Craft

January 9, 2012 by Denise Felton

I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.

Looking for … Read More...

Valentine Penguin

January 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

This sweet Penguin will be perfect for Valentine’s Day.

How to make your own Washi tape and then use it to dress up blah office supplies

January 9, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

I bet lots of you have “get organized” on your New Year’s Resolution list and why not make your organizing elements pretty? That’s just what Jenny of the blog Craft Test Dummies has done. And this is another case of … Read More...