P.S. I made this has a new summery macrame necklace project inspired by Channel and Oscar de la Renta. This project could breath life back into the old craft of macrame.
She includes easy to follow instructions if you aren’t … Read More...
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by Katrina
P.S. I made this has a new summery macrame necklace project inspired by Channel and Oscar de la Renta. This project could breath life back into the old craft of macrame.
She includes easy to follow instructions if you aren’t … Read More...
Looking for a unique way to dress up your guest room? Kierste from Brown Paper Packages shows us how to take a broken chair and turn it into a darling night stand!
Get the tutorial for this old chair turned … Read More...
Chalkboard paint is pretty popular right now. I’ve seen quite a few projects, and even have a few of my own waiting in the wings, but this is something I haven’t seen yet. Chalkboard vinyl.
Stop over to Ashley Ann … Read More...
First of all, kudos to Laurie of Scene of the Grime for finding such an intricate manhole cover. I’ve never seen one quite like this before, with all these lines and detail. Cool! Laurie not only snagged it from the … Read More...
Another thing that always gets me? Homemade versions of store things. And so of course I love this idea that Homemade Mamas sent me: DIY Gatorade. Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]homemade, DIY, drinks, fruit, juice, gatorade[/tags]
by Anne Weaver
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for the little budding chef in your life. The Mini-Me Apron set includes a pattern for a pint-sized apron with pockets, an oven mitt for a small hand-, and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too! … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Invisible zippers are one of those techniques that are completely mysterious until the secret is revealed. Then, they make SOm uch sense. Want to know how to install one? Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame has a new book coming out in October — Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection. It includes 400 embroidery patterns in print and on CD and 17 easy-to-sew projects using Aimee’s designs. See … Read More...
(image by Joy Taylor and Purple Onion)
To celebrate their 7th birthday Purple Onion stamps is having a sale! From now until 7/26 all stamps are 25% off. Click here to visit the shop.
-Heather
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these stylish throw pillows featuring box pleats that reveal a contrasting fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, toss, pillow, pleat, box, contrast[/tags]
by Linda Lanese
I do not own this book but it looks amazing and I have in my Amazon basket and just waiting for a reason to spend the money. The following review is on Amazon and Susan Bleiweiss does one review but … Read More...
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Instructables member andyk75 shows how to make these wrap-around pants for summer. This is actually a fairly simple project, consisting only of straight seams. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from andyk75 on Instructables]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, wrap, pants, wrap-around, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Got a bunch of ric-rac sitting around your studio just waiting for a cool project? Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to put it to use with her tutorial for making these super cute ric-rac headbands. You can make one … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The basic tank top has become an essential part of any wardrobe. Use it for layering or as part of a pajama set. Brown Paper Packages shows how to make a basic tank for little girls. They’re cute left plain, … Read More...
(image by GlitteryKatie and Bombshell)
Bombshell stamps is looking for new members for their design team. Click here for complete details, submissions must be received by 8/14.
-Heather
by Anne Weaver
You’d think that the stretch knit of a t-shirt would mean that you can always count on a good fit. Sadly, that’s not true! I rarely find a t-shirt that fits well straight from the store. (Of course, I tend … Read More...
Debbie Hodge takes you through the Anatomy of an Event, and how to prepare for scrapping them. Click here to go to article.
Jessica Torres continues her photography tutorial series with this post on understanding shutter speed. Click here to go to post.