Jamie at C.R.A.F.T. (creating really awesome free things) shares a tutorial for making bracelets from twine and hex nuts. Such common items sure work together to make an uncommonly interesting piece of jewelry.
Simple Shiny Happy Smiley Sun Cookies
I feel these merit as many adjectives. Learn to decorate this sunshine sweetness HERE at Glorious Treats.
Linda Billet – Glass Artist!
One of my new favorite artists, Jamie Burress just posted a picture of a piece of glass art by Linda Billet and I just had to go to her web site. Her work is so much fun!! Very inspiring! She … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt throw pillow
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a favorite t-shirt into a fun new throw pillow. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer (or a more experienced sewer who wants a quick project). Get the … Read More...
New Site for Foodies: Gojee
This recipe site is premised on personalizing your recipe search based on what’s in your fridge and cupboard. As in, if you have flour, black pepper, and farm-swaddled pork loin in your kitchen, they have a recipe for you. (I … Read More...
Paper Roll Fish
These paper roll fish are perfect for a rainy day when perhaps going out to catch the ‘real’ thing might not be possible. Head on over to Paper Crafts for Children to see how to make these adorable little fish … Read More...
All you need to survive
I wish I could transplant Catherine McEver’s brain into my head. Look at what she’s come up with now: a survival doll. I’m simultaneously laughing and considering the possibilities. She says,
… Read More...Whether earthquake, tornado, terrorist attack, the rapture, or
Tutorial: Lace trimmed jean cutoffs
Lindsay from LDC Designs shows how to add lace trim to a pair of cut-off jean shorts. I love the raw edges of the faded denim with the lace! Get the tutorial.
[photo from LDC Designs]
[via Totally … Read More...
Tutorial: Sashed blouse refashioned from a plaid shirt
Nicole from Cola Cola Island was inspired by this cool shirt refashion at C & C, and created her own version from a plaid shirt. She opted for cuffed short sleeves, and added a sash (made from the sleeves) … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a strap to an iPad case
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she added a strap to her husband’s iPad case. The storebought case came without straps, but she created her own strap and then used some clever seam ripping … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling Petals summer dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade finishes up her Fun in the Sun[dress] series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make her Falling Petals summer dress. The design is inspired by The Sew Convert’s Sunny Resort Blouse, but … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Hero Arts Digi Dies
Did you know Hero Arts offers digital die cuts that co-ordinate with their stamps? You can use your die cutting machine, like a Silhouette and die cut your images and then stamp inside for perfect cut outs each time, how … Read More...
Free FaLaLaLa designs
Another Christmas in July celebration is going on at Stumbles & Stitches, which has posted four free patterns from Lark Books’ FaLaLaLa Felt
. Go to Stumbles & Stitches blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Free pattern: Frog quilt block at Lark
Thom O’Hearn shares this frog quilt block pattern at Lark Craft blog as part of their Free Project Friday series. It’s one of the blocks in Lark’s 45 Quilt Block Animals by Trice Boerens
. Get the free pattern.
Free pattern: Whale quilt block at Lark
Thom O’Hearn shares this whale quilt block pattern at Lark Craft blog as part of their Free Project Friday series. It’s one of the blocks in Lark’s 45 Quilt Block Animals
by Trice Boerens. Get the free pattern.
Get Featured at Craft Gossip!
Friday is party time at Craft Gossip! This is your chance to share your great ideas, products, and inspiration for all things wedding related. Please join the festivities by adding a link to your blog post, website, or shop below. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated hostess apron
Chantelle from Thousand Square Feet guest blogs at Sawdust & Paper Scraps with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty pleated hostess apron. A pair of contrasting prints shows off the pleats across the front. Get the tute.… Read More...
Mini Chalkboard necklace tutorial
Take a look at this novel idea from guest blogger Cat at Henry Happened. Cat made this sweet necklace with a bezel and chalkboard paint. Check out Cat’s tutorial for all the details. It needs a matching bracelet, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a kid-sized duffle bag
Heather from Small Fry & Co. made special duffle bags for her kids to take to sleepovers, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She tells how to figure out the measurements, so you can make them … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Table Runner, a WIP now done
Fiona from Patchwork Delights is rightly proud of finishing this lovely WIP (work in progress) – a table runner. She used linen and cotton for the top and stitched it up with invisible thread. It has a very modern look … Read More...