Learn three different ways to used water-based products (like watercolour crayons) to achieve dreamy stamping effects. Click here to go to tutorial on It Takes it Kinds
Vegetarian Approved Meat!
The picture says it all, doesn’t it?
Actually, though, there’s more to it. Stephanie Casper, while working on a campaign idea for a yarn company, decided to explore fun ways to use yarn, and this was the result. There’s more, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle neck sleeveless top refashion
Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade guest blogs over at Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to update the look of a longsleeved top. She cuts off the arms to make it sleeveless and then adds a … Read More...
Tutorial: Create puffy, ruched t-shirt sleeves
Heather from Crafty Schemes shows how to create a puffy, ruched effect on t-shirt sleeves. She started with a long-sleeved tee, then shortened the sleeves and made them all gathered and puffy. What a cute sleeve detail!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner
Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make this lovely table runner with ruffles at either end. A solid color fabric keeps the design simple and shows off the ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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Sale: Cherry on Top Stamping and Scrapbooking
Visit Cherry on Top and enter code: SCS at check out to save 20% off everything in their online shop (except digi stamps) from now until 8/31.
-Heather
8-Ball Cupcakes
Well, minus the 8-ball as black sprinkles are a tough find in non-Halloween months. As a (former, thanks a lot kid) pool player myself I couldn’t resist posting these pool hall cupcakes. Check them out HERE at A Crafty Escape… Read More...
Live Show from CHA on Scrapbook Update
Today, Tuesday July 27th, 2010, Nancy Nally will be broadcasting live from the floor of the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) show in Chicago. The show starts at 4 pm CDT and will run for two hours. Click here for … Read More...
PB and J Ice Cream Cone
Clever, if a bit odd. This PB and J ice cream cone is made from peanut butter toast and strawberry ice cream. Find it HERE at Craftzine.com. Find the detailed how-tos (including a recipe for homemade ice cream) HERE … Read More...
Glass Straws (and some Vegan Sweets)
I spotted these glass straws on the Bitter Sweet blog and was immediately smitten. How clever to extend the reuse credo to straws. These beautiful glass straws are from Strawsome. Learn more about the product HERE. And while … Read More...
And it’s LARGE: Pieced quilted bag
Elisa from Seams So Crazy designed this Big Curvy Bag using a 6″ Quick Curves template. At 17″ x 20″ it’s large enough to fit a small child inside but wouldn’t you rather take it shopping or to your next … Read More...
Giveaway: Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly
Enter to win this Jolly by Golly Crafting kit in Jill’s Christmas in July giveaway. Entries close July 29th, 2010. Click here to go to giveaway.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these … Read More...
Sea Glass Tiled Tray
Doesn’t this lovely tray just remind you of the ocean? This would be a beautiful addition to any bathroom, but you can apply this technique to other surfaces such as a tabletop or a stool if you prefer.
Check out … Read More...
Cupcake Garden Lights
Aren’t these the sweetest? What a great way to turn your outdoor space into a festive little party spot!
You can see these cute cupcake garden light at Family Chic.
[originally discovered on Dollar Store Crafts]
How To Make A DIY Baseball Headboard
I was particularly smitten with this idea as my youngest son loves to play baseball. This is a great idea that will cost next to nothing and that special little boy will love.
Check out the baseball headboard at Chappell … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Chomp
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Win a $15,000 Room Makeover!
It’s not too late to enter the ScotchBlue & YOU Renovation Rescue Crew contest, where one lucky grand-prize winner will receive a room makeover valued up to $15,000 and the exclusive opportunity to work with Amy Matthews on an episode … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a John John (short overalls for a little boy)
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a John John, a pair of short overalls for a little boy. This style is so timeless! She uses an existing pair as a pattern. You can keep the design more … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted sheet from a flat sheet
So you need a fitted sheet, but only have a flat sheets in your linen closet? Crafting a Green World shows how you can turn the flat sheet into a fitted sheet. They say it can be done in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty summer sundress with pleated bodice
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this pleated summer sundress with tie-top straps. What a pretty dress! The front of the bodice is pleated, while the back of the dress is shirred with elastic thread. Growth pleats add subtle detail … Read More...