Amy from The Butcher, The Baker, and The Craft Maker shows how to turn a t-shirt into a cardigan. Don’t worry if the shirt is too big; this tutorial will show how to resize it down into a cardigan that … Read More...
Tutorial: Clock appliqued pillow with moveable hands
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies guest blogs over at My Four Monkeys with a tutorial for making this throw pillow with clock applique. If the clock isn’t cute enough, get this – the hands are moveable! This could be a … Read More...
In Bloom: Nectarine Tart
Find the recipe for this gorgeous nectarine tart cleverly arranged to mimic a flower HERE at the always gorgeous and clever, Bakers Royale.
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Mini Ice Cream Cookie Pops
Seriously, what is it with me and stuff on sticks?? Learn how to make these these mini ice cream cookie pops HERE at pen n’ paper flowers, spotted on the idea-filled site, Catch My Party.
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Tips: How to Use the Copic Colorless Blender
(image by Suzanne Dean)
Join Suzanne Dean for a very informative video on how to use the Copic colorless blender pen, she’s got some really great tips and ideas! Did you know you can erase your mistakes with this pen?? … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: I Love You Today Minibook
Freebie: Digital Cutter File
Cheeky Magpie is back with free files for your digital cutter! Download this frame in png eps svg and dxf formats. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Internet Faves
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Soap Molds
If you’re looking to purchase various soap molds, Mold Market is a great source. They have a variety of basic molds, unusual & fun molds, and much more.
Watch a fun video on how to make a wine cork wreath
Niki of the aptly named blog Niki In Stitches made a jazzy video on how to make a recycled cork wreath. watch the video.
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Product Review And Giveaway (competition closed) – Silhouette Digital Cutting Tool
UPDATED: We are giving you the chance to win your very own Silhouette Machine. Go to the bottom of this post to see how you can win
I’ve been wanting a digital die cutting machine for awhile now so … Read More...
Fused Glass Jewelry…from About.com
I get regular newsletters from About.com about jewelry making. The topics cover all aspects of making jewelry and this one in particular is about fused glass. That’s why I’m sharing it with you. There information about cutting glass and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s dress with square yoke and ruffle sleeves
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet little girl’s dress with a square yoke and ruffle sleeves. The patchwork stripes are oh so cute, and you can have fun mixing and matching your fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized fleece lion softie for bigtime snuggles
Sammy from Scraps N Strings shows how to make this super cute fleece lion softie. It’s hard to see from this picture, but this guy is is pretty big. As in, nearly as big as her little boy – and … Read More...
It’s new: GreenStitch eco-friendly sewing podcasts
GreenStitch is the new podcast series from Anne Kenlon, focusing on eco-friendly sewing tips and projects. This is of personal interest to me, as one of the major reasons I am drawn to sewing is that it allows me to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from an apron
Instructables member originalandrea.com shows how to turn an apron into a tote bag. If the apron has pockets, they’ll end up on the outsides of the tote bag. Presto change-o, you’ve got a new tote in less than an hour! … Read More...
Make Your Own Tire Swing
I’ve always wanted a tire swing, but never had quite the right tree to hang it in. Therefore, I shall live vicariously through Stephanie Lynn of Under the Table and Dreaming.
See exactly how she did it so you can … Read More...
8 Easy to Build Fire Pits
I have a fire pit in my backyard. It took over 18 months before the brick came out of its stacked up position and actually into its proper shape. Why? Because I was waiting on a friend to build it … Read More...
Gina’s Etsy Success Secrets
Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage receives quite a few questions from readers about her Etsy success. As you know, Etsy is an online marketplace of large proportions that allows artisans and crafters a place to sell their wares using … Read More...
Arts and Craft Fairs
Looking for something to do, something to see? Below is a listing of various festivals and art exhibits across the country and in Canada. Maybe there’s one by you!
WISCONSIN: Bristol Renaissance Faire (through 9/6)
Nineteen-day Renaissance Faire including a … Read More...