I’ll admit it. I’m a snowman fanatic. I love how cute and whimsical they are, how easy they are to use in craft projects, and how happy they always seem. Even on the brink of melting, their smiles still cross … Read More...
Tutorial: Making inset pockets
LiEr fromikat bag continues the pocket tutorials on her blog. The most recent additions to her series are for inset pockets. First she gives an intro to making inset pockets, then has tutorials for inset pockets that don’t … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon Christmas tree
Maria from Agape Love Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled ribbon Christmas tree. Don’t let all the ruffles fool you – this is actually a really easy project that even a beginner or non-sewer … Read More...
Store-bought Cookies into Christmas Masterpieces
I love the whole concept behind these semi-homemade decorated Christmas cookies from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Decorating store-bought cookies frees up so much time and allows new decorators to experiment a bit without spending hours in the kitchen … Read More...
Limited Time Only: Three Little Bibs pattern for free
From now until December 9, 2010 at noon, Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion is offering her Three Little Bibs pattern for FREE. That’s right, folks. FREE. It’s her way of paying the universe back for a kindness that was shown … Read More...
Updated winners for the Child’s Hey diddle diddle knit Afghan by Carol Caldwell
Carol was so thrilled with all your wonderful comments so she asked me to select 3 other winners for prizes. We want to thank Carol for her generosity and awesome talent. Convo Carol on her “ETSY CCKITTENKNITS Shop” for your … Read More...
Edible Ink Cookie Tutorial AND a Cookie Decorator Directory
Okay everybody, we have a couple things to talk about here. First, this wonderful tutorial on creating edible ink images on cookies HERE at the equally wonderful Sweetopia. I know. Gorgeous, right? But it gets even better. A new … Read More...
Christmas Tree Sandwich
An unending supply of clever, cute, easy holiday-on-your-plate lunches from Little Food Junction. Check out the latest and learn how to make it: Christmas Tree Sandwich.
Cranberries, Salsa and Laundry
Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great … Read More...
New Release: Taylored Expressions
Taylored Expressions has just released some great new stamps, along with wonderful new dies and embossing plates as well. In themes like baking, floral and sewing, check them out by clicking here.
-Heather
More than adornment
I was looking at Rio Grande’s cool new blog and came across a post from Molly Therese Bell about functional jewelry. These rings from Luke Jerram are fine examples. What thoughtful, inventive, and precious gifts! Read about Luke’s portrait projecting … Read More...
How to make a recycled book butterfly specimen display
I can’t tell you how much I love the simplicity of this book turned butterfly specimen display that is posted over at the blog Hokey Stokes. See more pictures over at the post. And speaking of recycled book projects … Read More...
Tutorial: Flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls
Liz from Busy Lizzy’s created this fabulous flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of ruffles hiked up over one knee are just the right amount of sassy! These will … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Peter Pan collar
Citra from Innocentia shows how to draft your own pattern for a Peter Pan collar. This classic collar adds a sweet look to dresses, shirts, and sweaters. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Innocentia]
Tutorial: Stretch neckband with enclosed seams that don’t slip
Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for adding a stretch neckband to a shirt. She sews the neckband together in such a way that the center seams is enclosed and doesn’t slip when being stitched … Read More...
Tutorial: 2011 Calendar
Melissa Samuels shares this 2011 calendar she made, which is perfect for gift giving. She also provides links to her tutorial and a free download of the calendar template. Click here to go to her post.
Are you looking … Read More...
Projects, Techniques and Giveaways: Tim’s Tags
Each year the amazing Tim Holtz does his 12 Tags of Christmas, showing wonderful stamping and embellisment ideas and techniques for each tag. I look forward to them every year! He’s right in the middle of his tags, join him … Read More...
THE BEADED EDGE
This beautiful book, full of crochet beaded confections, is due for publication very soon. It’s another beauty from Interweave Press.
If there’s anything you want to edge with beads, this book has a project or an idea to suit you. … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily Tree
Rhonna Farrer shares how to make this doily tree in a tutorial on her blog. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Happy Birthday to You
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