Diamonds for Dessert made this BBQ cupcake for The Manly Cupcake Challenge. (Yes, yes, my first thought was that it was a cupcake challenge to celebrate Laura’s sweet nickname for her hubby in Little House on the Prairie, but … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Sampler Afghan
This could totally be a stash buster! Or knit it to match your decor. It could be frilly and girly, or as shown, more neutral and masculine, totally customizeable.
This Checkered Knit Blanket will look fantastic in your living room! … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than … Read More...
Harry Potter (and Ron! and Hermione!) Cookies
Learn how to make these ridiculously awesome Harry Potter (and Ron and Hermione) cookies from Bake at 350, one of my … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Snowman
Bad Bird offers the coolest embroidery patterns but I think they also make perfect digital stamps to print and color too, very versatile! Download this cute snowman for free here at Bad Bird.
Looking for more digital stamps to download … Read More...
Meaty Cupcakes
A word of caution to all vegetarians who may find these cupcakes appealing at first glance: That’s no sweet cupcake. It’s a ground beef base, wrapped in bacon, topped in mashed potatoes. Learn how to make the Carnivore Cupcake HERE … Read More...
Crafting to kick cancer – An Etsy store
InspiredRD.com has set up this Etsy shop in order to raise money for the Cancer Kicker Foundation. I couldn’t find any real info about this Foundation and where the money goes as their web address just resolves at a … Read More...
Felt Grumpy, the Lump of Coal Pattern
This is so cute to give as a gift to someone you like to tease, a lump of grumpy coal. You can have it out to remind your kids that if they are not good they will be getting this! … Read More...
Pumpkin Patch Cake. And a Stop Motion Marshmallow Video.
Well, I’m out of the Project Food Blog contest. My stop-motion marshmallow video didn’t make it past Round 7, so I never got to submit my pumpkin patch cake (prepared for Round 8, just in case). So I’m pawning … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase … Read More...
Giveaway: Bernina goodies from We All Sew
We All Sew celebrates Thanksgiving with a giveaway of a Bernina goody bag. I love it when the words “Bernina” and “givewaway” appear in the same sentence! Go to We All Sew for details and to enter the giveaway. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a pair of leggings
Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to make your own pair of leggings. You make the pattern from a pair of leggings you already own and that you know fit you. She made hers from … Read More...
Freebie: Thanksgiving Banner
This printable banner spells out Give Thanks and is available for downloading here. A tutorial on how to make the banner is included. Source: At Second Street Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Party Monday: Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts in just nine days…
These party ideas are perfect for Hanukkah parties, Hanukkah dinners , meals an feasts. Tutorials and decorations are a little hard to find so we decided to create this roundup of the best ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Ornaments
Cindy Liebel created these ornaments using patterned papers and a scallop circle punch. The tutorial is posted on the LilyBee blog. Click here for the instructions.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Project: Stamp Your Own Gift Wrap
Inkadinkado has some great ideas, instructions and tips on how to stamp your own gift wrap for the holidays. Find all the info by clicking here.
-Heather
VINTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS?? AND – WIN A BOOK!
I was sent a link to this handsome tie. It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear. What do you think?
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx
Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site. Reminds me … Read More...
Freebie: Doily Clip Art
You can download this doily clip art free from Martha Stewart Crafts. great for cards, scrapbooking and gift wrapping! Click here to go to the download. There is also a tutorial for making the cookie tins as shown.
Inspiration du Jour – Reunion Dinners
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Tutorial: Sewing hooks, eyes, and snaps securely
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps . The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial.
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