This simple daily journaling pad is meant to help you record the best part of each day for this year. Created by AshleyAnn over at Under the Sycamore Tree. This could make great journaling for a motnhly or yearly album!… Read More...
Ta Dah!: Paper Doll quilt
Brenda from Deck the Halls of Home with Joy is showing off this quilt her daughter received from Grandma this Christmas. She used fabric from the Paper Dolls collection by Sheryl Rae Marquez for Windham. So cute. Grandmothers who sew … Read More...
Technique Blog: Mixed Media and Stamping
I love stamping and I love doing collage and mixed media artwork also and I like to try to combine both. And so does Donna Downey. She has a wonderful blog called “Simply Me” where she shares lots of creative … Read More...
Storage Idea: Spiffed-Up Jars
Recycled glass storage jars hold a special place in the hearts of many DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious individuals. These versatile containers not only contribute to reducing waste but also serve as a canvas for your creative expressions. With a touch … Read More...
VINTAGE BABY
This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era. Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me. The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pop-Up Heart Valentine Card
This tutorial takes you through the Robert Sabuda method for making a pop-up card. Click here to go to the tutorial on WikiHow.
Inspiration du Jour – Double Take
Double Take by Mara-May*. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY Non Toxic Mosquito Repellent
With all the recent floods, mosquitoes are on the rise. I myself have a strictly "hate" relationship with the pesky little things ( they have anger issues ) If you want to make your very own mosquito repellent that is non toxic try the following.
Tutorial: “Flowers At Your Feet” jeans applique
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs
, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish your jeans legs with a fun flower applique at the bottom of one of the legs. The … Read More...
Clay Community: Classes and Workshops
Here are some upcoming classes and workshops for you to enjoy from our clay community! I can’t even complain they’re nowhere near me because one is online!
- Tejae’s much requested Encased Heart class is now available online!
- Cabin Fever Clay
Tutorial: Wrap dress for little girls
Sweet Pea and Pumkins shows how to make this lovely wrap dress for little girls. The puff sleeves and the gathered skirt are such classic looks for a little girl dress, while the wrap style gives an easy closure and … Read More...
Tutorial: Small round fabric buttons
Mademoiselle Chaos from Para Noire shares a tutorial for making these small round fabric buttons. The shape is spherical, like little fabric balls. These would make such beautiful closures on a garment! Find out how to make them at ParaNoire… Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s apron from a washcloth
Pati from A Crafty Escape shows how to make a child’s apron out of a washcloth. Flower embellishments, ric rac, and ribbon make it pretty. Get the tute.
[photo from A Crafty Escape]
Tutorial: Clear toy bags to organize small toys
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these small toy bags. She made them to replace the sandwich bags that she had been using to keep her children’s small toys together. They’re made from clear vinyl … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage bowler hat for ladies
The Ring in the Vintage New Year series concludes at Bramcost Publications with a free vintage pattern for a ladies’ bowler hat. Get the pattern and instructions.
[photo from Bramcost Publications]
Star Wars Cookie Jar
Did you know there was a shop dedicated to all things Star Wars? I mean, yeah, my brother probably did, but the rest of you? You can buy things like this Death Star cookie jar
or this Darth Vader toaster… Read More...
Ice Ornaments
I love these fruit-filled ice ornaments from Everyday Art (I know, I’m stretching the Edible Crafts definition, but i did say “fruit-filled”). Learn to make them HERE. (spotted on Gooseberry Patch)
Stamping Technique: Masking with Stamps
Hero Arts has a new technique video about masking with your stamps. Learn how to add depth and dimension with out adding bulk by “masking” one stamped image on top of another. Click here to go to the video.
-Heather
Free necklace project
Take a look at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog for free project instructions for this fabulous necklace from Joanna Gollberg. This is one of the 60 fabulous necklaces included in 30-minute necklaces
by Marthe Le Van. Joanna is the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sculpted fabric flowers
How About Orange has the how-to for making these cute cute cute fabric flower – no sewing required. You can make them from small pieces of fabric, so pull out the scrap bin for this one. Get the tute.… Read More...