I know I posted on chalkboard cookies not too long ago, but when I spotted these gems in my Inbox, I couldn’t resist sharing, especially with back-to-school on my mind (Seriously, how many days, hours and minutes til school starts? … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Bandana shorts for little kids
Bandanas are a great source of fabric for sewing projects. The large squares of fabric are inexpensive and prehemmed. Ginger from Ginger Snaps shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use two bandanas to make a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pintucks into fabric
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing guest blogs in the Stitch Magic Stitch-Along at STC Craft with a piece all about making pintucks – making pintucks with a twin needle, with a special foot, without a special foot, … Read More...
Knit From a Bell… Wait! What?
These bells are made to hold a ball of yarn and keep it from, um, escaping!
Unique, as individual as you are, and a totally awesome knitting accessory.
You can get your own Yarn Bell by following the links on … Read More...
How to make recycled hanger campfire roasting sticks
With summer in full swing barbecues are all a light. Mel of the blog Mel Designs sent in this link that features a fun idea on how to make a recycled clothing hanger roasting stick.
Looking for more fun … Read More...
Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread
A pineapple cream cheese
spread that looks like a pineapple, too? Definitely crafty. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at The Healthy Foodie. {spotted on pinterest}
Freebie | Word Art Quote | Marriage
Here’s a free printable from Jill at A Matter of Memories. It’s available as a PNG file so that digital scrappers can use it too! Click here to go to the download
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt pattern alteration
Christina from Assorted Notions shows how the altered a basic t-shirt pattern to make a nursing top. She started with the BurdaStyle Lydia t-shirt, but this would work with just about any t-shirt pattern. Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make cocktail napkins from vintage sheets
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial showing how to make cocktail napkins out of vintage sheets. The smaller napkins don’t take anywhere near as much fabric as a dinner napkin, so you can make them from scraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s rolled cuff shirt with appliqued argyle
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial showing how to make a boy’s casual button down shirt with rolled sleeves and an appliqued argyle design. Very cool! Get the tute.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Book Review – Great Green Turkey Creek Monster
Melanie of The Seattle Smiths must know of my weakness for combining children’s books with food. Or children’s books with anything, really. Check out the snake breadsticks they made (or rather, great green turkey creek monster breadsticks), from the same … Read More...
Freebie | Pool Party Printables
Anneliese of Aesthetic Nest sent along these summer themed printables that she made for her nephew’s pool party. The set includes invitations, thank you cards, cupcake wrappers and toppers, hot dog trays and more. The printables will be available free … Read More...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.
RANCHO COCOA: Sleepy Kitty Charm
Yep. This is TOO CUTE. My head exploded. Good-bye cruel world!
Made by Rancho Coco and can be purchased here.
RANCHO COCOA: Sleepy Kitty Charm.
Giveaway & Freebie | Digital Scrapbooking Supplies
This month is all about Digital Scrapbooking on the Ella Publishing Blog, and it’s starting out with a giveaway and a freebie! One lucky person will win the kit shown above by Pretty Little Studio, and everyone can download a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Crazy One
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Inspiration: Frida Kahlo art on fabric
Piece one of these prints by Flor Larios into your next quilt and you’ll have a winner just like Barbara from Thinking Out Loud. Visit her Post: All is Calm, All is Bright to see how she incorporated one … Read More...
Ancient Minerals Review – Ultra Pure Topical Magnesium
I was talking to my hippy friend Paul at my pilates class a few months back about some of the health issues that were bothering me of late. A big believer in all things natural my ears perked up when … Read More...
Interesting Ways To Decorate With Yarn….
Forget knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving (well, OK, don’t totally forget about them, just put them in a box and then look outside that box), this site will teach you some interesting ways to decorate with yarn, beyond the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Child’s shorts romper out of an old sweater
Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how to make a child’s romper out of an old sweater. This is sooo fabulous, and so on trend right now! A lightweight sweater would work best for this project to keep the romper … Read More...