Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making this cute beanbag caterpillar softie. It’s a project that the kids can make themselves. They’ll feel so proud when they can show off their softie and say, … Read More...
Marshmallow Wedding Cakes
Hmmm… a new marshmallow trend? I just want a wee bit of credit that I’ve been touting the virtue of the marshmallow–for its affordability, accessibility and versatility–for rather awhile now. Well, can’t take that much credit. Marshmallows have been around … Read More...
Chocolate. Simply Chocolate.
I just love the simplicity of the web site. Check out Chocolate Editions HERE. But then, seems my tastes much change little. As I’m wandering through their site, I spotted the chocolate pi chart, which I posted about way … Read More...
Freebie: Summer Digis
Free Fun Summer digis from Scrap N Fonts, click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Enter the Andrea Zuill stitching contest
When Andrea Zuill (Badbird) puts together a stitching competition, you know you want to be there. And that’s what’s happening. Create a work from one of Andrea’s free embroidery designs and upload it to flickr in one of … Read More...
Yard Art – Copper Frog Gazing Ball
Looking for a cool garden accent? Take a look at what Cap Creations did with a bowling ball and some plastic toy frogs! Isn’t that fun?
Get the copper frog ball tutorial over at Blue Cricket Design. Unfortunately blue cricket … Read More...
Flower Art Hanger
This cute little art hanger is perfect for a little girl’s room, especially with school starting soon. A fun and colorful way to display artwork or photographs.
See the flower art hanger at I Made It So.
Repurposed Cabinet Door
Polly from Learn and Go took an old cabinet door and turned it into a chic piece of functional wall art. She can leave it plain and display as is, or hang something from the hook, hence the function. 😉… Read More...
How to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes
What a fun idea! See how to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes over at the blog A Fanciful Twist.
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Make A Potion Rainbow
Learn how to create a colorful array of potions made from flower petals, leaves and berries HERE at Squashed Tomatoes, spotted on The Crafty Crow. (OK, so this one isn’t totally edible, but it is drink-like, no?)
Hosting a … Read More...
Read all about it: Purchasing a dress form
So you’ve been watching all of those episodes of Project Runway and seeing the designers create garments on a dress form, and you’re thinking, “Oooh, I want one of those for MY studio!” But it turns out there are actually … Read More...
Tutorial: Smartigan old-school cardigan
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make her Smartigan, and old-school cardigan for kids. I love the retro vibe!! Part 1 of the tutorial explains how to make the pattern. Part … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron pants for little girls
The Sewing Dork guest blogs over at Brown Paper Packages with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of apron pants for little girls. These sweet play pants are made with a little apron across the front. Get the … Read More...
New Release: Papertrey Ink Stamps
(image by Papertrey and Michelle Wooderson)
Papertrey ink has just released 10 wonderful new clear stamp sets, with themes like fill-able jars, Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, labels and more, some sets even have matching dies! Click here to all that’s … Read More...
Organize with Digital Stickers
Maureen Spell shows how she used the digital kit above for organizing supplies in her home. Click here to go to article.
Article: One Template, Many Looks
See how the team at The Daily Digi uses one layered template (shown above) in many different ways. Click here to go to article
Inspiration du Jour – Meeting You
Glazing Beads Tutorial
If you are looking for a way to finish your beads other than sanding and buffing, check out this tutorial for finishing beads with liquid polymer clay. If you want the instructions, click here.
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Tutorial: Create a romantic embellished tee with twisted ribbon and seed beads
Nina from Momma Go Round shows how to make this gorgeous ribbon embellished t-shirt. The ribbon is pleated and twisted, and then handstitched down. She adds a sprinkling of seed beads for some sparkle. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Vinyl hair accessories
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make faux leather hair accessories from inexpensive vinyl. It’s as easy as cutting, stacking, and sewing a couple of handstitches. Get the how-to.… Read More...