Kristine from Liberated Mind created this sun hood that attaches to her Catbird baby carrier to keep baby’s head protected from the harsh summer sun. The muslin hood is much lighter weight than the one that came with the carrier. … Read More...
Tutorial: Homage to Starry Night in fabric scraps
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make fabulous art for your home – out of fabric scraps! She used twisted and coiled fabric strips to make her Homage to … Read More...
Design Team Call: Gauche Alchemy
Gauche Alchemy is looking for new design team members. Here’s what they have to say “Gauche Alchemy, purveyor of original vintage ephemera and delightful found object for mixed media and paper arts, is looking for FIVE team members. We are … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: 15-minute vintage pillowcase dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs over at Ladybird Ln with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a lovely sundress for a little girl. If there’s needlework at the edge of the pillow – … Read More...
Printable Graduation Word Art Pack
If you have graduations to scrap this year, you might want to consider this printable Word Art Pack by Jill Marie Paulson. The pack retails for $2.99, and is available at My Memories. Click here for more information.
CROCHET! A MAGAZINE REVIEW
I have in hand the latest (July, 2011) issue of Crochet! magazine. This one is filled with projects that are calling my name!
The ‘Right Angle Wrap’ is a pretty, frothy shawl, perfect for cool summer evenings.
The adorable ___ … Read More...
Free Printable | Summer Subway Art Poster
Inspiration du Jour | Ma Jolie Fleur
Her Gallery | Her Blog
60 Other Uses For Baking Soda
Bicarbonate of soda 
or baking soda
has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not … Read More...
{Wedding Favors} Lavender Sachets
Christina at Intimate Weddings created fragrant lavender sachets using vintage fabric that would be perfect for wedding favors! Click this link to get a quick and easy tutorial.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding … Read More...
Cornflower Necklace
A lovely necklace with clay beads made by a talented artist from the Ukraine.
Check out this book on how to make polymer clay flowers.
Fragrance Oil Vs Essential Oil in Candle Making
When it comes to candle making, both fragrance oils
and essential oils
have their benefits and drawbacks. Essential oils are natural and often have therapeutic properties, making them popular with people who prefer natural products. They also tend to have … Read More...
Giveaway: Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of … Read More...
2-minute necklace mini-tutorial
Jill at Girls Kick Ass shares her 2-minute mini-tute for making a necklace from an unworn and lonely bracelet. The best part is the piece is convertible should you decide you really wanted to wear that previously neglected bracelet. Take … Read More...
Weddings Wednesday Linky Party Features
Today I’m featuring 3 guests who joined this week’s linky party! First up is a fun paper cake created by Diane Flowers and featured on the Crafts ‘n Coffee blog. Love the “frosting” made from filigree paper lace! The article … Read More...
Technique: Make Your Own Baker’s Twine
Baker’s twine is super hot right now, you’ll see it popping up on all sorts of crafts, especially cards and scrapbook pages. You can of course buy it from many on-line shops but it’s always better to make something yourself … Read More...
Father’s Day Golf Cupcakes
Even the flag is edible. Learn to make them HERE at Mega Crafty.
Free knit felted bag pattern
This charming, free knit felted bag pattern comes from the Crystal Palace Yarns. This Red Hat Felted Bag Suite is designed, knit and felted by Terry L. Ross for Crystal Palace Yarns. I can picture carrying this flowered purse with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pattern from your leggings, and get the crotch right
Leggings are a staple of my little girl’s wardrobe. She wears them in the fall and winter under dresses and tunics. In the warmer months, she wears bike shorts under her playdresses so she can climb on the monkey bars … Read More...
From my studio last week: June 7, 2011
So after last week’s test run of the bike shorts, I had planned to make piles and piles of bike shorts for my daughter. And I did get one made, and photo’d it along the way so I could write … Read More...