Independent craft blog since 2007
There’s nothing quite like fresh, polished nails to make you feel put-together, even if you’re just lounging at home in your comfiest pyjamas. But let’s be honest—salon visits aren’t always convenient, and … Read More...
A friend is looking for the source of this pretty baby afghan. It’s very similar to one of several patterns that include ‘Flower Garden’ in the names. I have seen this exact afghan before but worked in different colors. If … Read More...
“How Big is the Sky” baby quilt by Moon Spirit Studios Etsy. The maker describes it,
Mama and Baby owl perch together on a leafy branch under the full moon.
What sets this quilt apart is the sweet conversation … Read More...
I’m sending some quilt love out to Peppermint Pinwheels Etsy on her Turquoise and Circles quilt. The wagon wheels are traditional, old-fashioned even, but the overall feel of the quilt is modern. I love it.
Via Craftgawker Quilts Gallery.
Looking … Read More...
A whole slew of them. Find them HERE at babble, from this fun-sounding book, Insanewiches (the site from which, by the way, I first posted about back in ’09.)
With its scrumptuous sammies shown on Today and in Woman’s … Read More...
Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt. The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair. Pom pom fringe on the front pockets … Read More...
McKell’s Closet shows how you can use a man’s tie to make a cool pleated neckline detail on a woman’s t-shirt. You most likely know someone who has a stash of unwanted ties hanging in their closet, but if not … Read More...
Oh, these aren’t just ice cream cone cake bites. They are…
RAINBOW ice cream cone cake bites. Make them HERE at Sugar Swings.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog … Read More...
No stamping in this one but I think a lot of us cardmakers love to make pop up cards so I thought I’d share this great site I came across. Artist Robert Sabuda shares loads of free and simple pop … Read More...
Kristin is the owner of the wildly popular Sew Mama Sew! blog and online fabric shop. If you are new to poking around online to learn how to make stuff, SMS needs to be your first stop. The items on … Read More...
I can’t tell you how much this makes me smile! If you have a little one that likes to “bang a gong” then get thee to a recycle bin and over to Laura’s blog Art 4 Little Hands and follower … Read More...
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Evy’s pillow: The complex pattern of the piecing … Read More...
Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion shares a tutorial showing how to make this awesome little framed pincushion. The bright colors of the fancy frame and the printed fabric are sooo happy! If you can’t find a brightly colored frame at … Read More...
Bramcost Publications has a unique giveaway going on right now. One of their readers will receive a vintage glove making kit. The kit includes ivory fabric, thread, pattern and instructions for making the gloves. This is an actual vintage kit, … Read More...
I love a scalloped edge, they always add such pretty touch to any card so I flipped when I saw this amazing scalloped border made of buttons, how clever! Pop over to Britta Swiderski’s blog for a video tutorial on … Read More...
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shows how to make her Lulu Dress for little girls. It’s super cute, but also an easy dress to make. The bodice is made from repurposed t-shirt knit, and the … Read More...
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a personalized baby blanket. An army of ants carrying the letters of the baby’s name across the bottom of the blanket. This would make a such a sweet keepsake gift for … Read More...
Time and again, I read and hear about people who would like to make money with their crochet. It’s difficult to get paid a fair price for crocheted items. People who do not crochet have no idea of the amount … Read More...
Australian needle artist Gloria McKinnon has put together Glorious Embellishing
for Martha Pullen’s publication company. This book is all about traditional-style crazy quilting: rich, colorful fabrics; antique images; complex embroidered seam treatments; silk-ribbon and beaded embellishments.
Project directions are a … Read More...
This article on the Creating Keepsakes blog addresses the use of symbolism in scrapbooking. The article is written by Rachel Kaufman of Scrapbooking from the Inside Out, and she uses examples of pages made with their Growth kit to … Read More...
