The Etsy profile of A. Koldeway (flamgirlant) describes her work modestly: “My collection of cross stitch patterns put a twist on traditional. Jackalopes, bacon and mustaches are the crafty things I pedal.” Her unique style often combines traditional … Read More...
How to make a recycled marker wheel
This project posted by Rashmie of the blog Mommy Labs is in celebration India’s Independence Day, August 15th. The wheel symbol on India’s flag called “Dharma Chakra” is the inspiration for making this wheel from homemade clay and recycled markers. … Read More...
Back to School Bowl
I’m an official member of the Karen Noyes fan club because she makes the sweetest bowls. This one on Etsy is the perfect back-to-school sentiment. My daughter is grumbling at me for already talking school as she has two weeks … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a French seam
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make French seams. The fancy-sounding seam finish encases all of the rough edges of your seam allowance, making the inside of your garment (or … Read More...
New Release: Close To My Heart
Close to My Heart has just released their new catalog and idea book. It’s filled with loads of new scrapbooking kits, stamp sets, embellishments and more. I notice they’ve lowered their stamp prices!! Click here to virtually flip through the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted cover for a changing pad
Elizabeth from E Tells Tales shows how to make a fitted cover for a contoured changing pad. The cover fits snugly around the changing pad because you shape it specifically for the changing pad you’re using. And making it yourself … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Summer Party Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Summer Party Top for a little girl. This is such a pretty little top!! The bottom portion of the sleeveless top is gathered on to an empire waist bodice, and … Read More...
FURTHER REFLECTIONS ON THE YARN CRAWL, 2011
I wanted to take some time and space for further reflections on the twelve shops that participated in this year’s Yarn Crawl. This is NOT a scientific endeavor. I have definite subjective feelings about each shop. I’ll try to make … Read More...
Freebie | Hand drawn Journaling Spots
Grab these hand drawn journaling spots free! They were created by Mou Saha for Creating Keepsake’s Summer Camp 2011. Click here to go to the download
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out … Read More...
Freebie | SVG Stork & Baby File
Here’s an adorable free SVG file for you: a stork carrying a newborn! The file is compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for the Cricut machine. Click here to go to the download on BeaOriginal.
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Outdoor Storage box Trunk Makeover
I love this quick bench makeover. While these heavy duty plastic trunks and storage cabinets are very sturdy and do a great job, they certainly aren’t very pretty. Check out this “prettied up” bench over at Random Thoughts of a … Read More...
Sea Glass and Sand Orbs
These beautiful mosaic orbs are made from Styrofoam balls! I love how authentic these look and how easy the tutorial seems to be. A perfect accent for a beach theme. You can get the tutorial here.
Originally spotted on … Read More...
From Spoon Rack to Sunglasses Holder
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks took a spoon rack and converted it to a holder for sunglasses. Amy’s always coming up with something creative, and this is no exception. Head over to Amy’s place to see the spoon rack to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a little flare to a plain tee or tank
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to adda little bit of flare to the shape of a plain tee or tank. She inserts a triangular shaped piece of fabric (a godet) into the bottom portion of the shirt, adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing perfect corners
Eerika Valkonen from Rag Pets shares her method for making perfect corners when sewing together two pieces of fabric. Would you believe it involves no snipping of seam allowances or clipping of corners? Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Quilted Stripes throw pillow
Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Quilted Stripes throw pillow. This pillow has it all in the details – the quilted texture on the stripes, the handstitched accents, the simple … Read More...
Patchwork is Everyday Inspiration at C&T
Tutorial: Modern circle throw pillow
A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this modern throw pillow covered with appliqued felt circles. They used the AccuQuilt Go! Baby die cutter to quickly cut all of the circles, but you could cut yours out by hand … Read More...
Horton Dr Seuss quilt to benefit elementary school
Sometimes you just know your activity is “as unto the Lord” or if not religious, for the good feelings it generates. Mary from Quilting in the Sunshine State shares on her blog her Horton quilt she made to be auctioned … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled beach ball drawstring bag
Its inevitable. The inexpensive inflatable beach balls will eventually get a hole in them somewhere. Rather than throwing out the vinyl ball, why not use it to make a fun drawstring beach bag?
Chica from Chica and Jo did just … Read More...