These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-away shopping bag
Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch? That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...
The Search for a Lighter Greener Champagne Bottle
Glass Quarterly’s blog is always full of interesting information and I thought one of their latest posts was something to share. They link to a story in the New York Times about the search for a lighter champagne bottle. One … Read More...
How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...
Moo! Cow Party
Check out these cute “moo” details from a cow-themed party at Crafty Dog: cow cupcakes, “moo” brownies, and more. Find the post HERE, via Sara’s Party Perfect.
These cow cupcakes are very cute and very easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Key West Flip Flop makeover
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps. The big fabric flower is soo summer! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby blanket for beginner sewists
Prudent Baby shows how to make this easy baby blanket, perfect for beginner sewists. The front and the back are each made from a large square of fabric, and the edges are finished with bias binding. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy snake softie
Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tips & Tricks: No Glue Vacation Scrapbook
Here’s an interesting idea from the Martha Stewart Site: a no glue vacation scrapbook using baseball card holder pages. Click here to go site.
New Release: De Nami Halloween Card Kit
Looking for a quick way to make lots of cards? De Nami stamps has just released a Halloween card kit. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“We have just released our very first card kit! Each kit … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Freebie: Education Word Art
Just in time for Back to School you can download this free word art from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these Back … Read More...
Party Monday: Totally ’80s!!
Anyone else out there remember when the internet didn’t exist? How about leg warmers, unicorns, and the Smurfs? The Smiths, The Cure, The Clash? Or my favorite movie, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (starring Sarah Jessica Parker, thank you very … Read More...
An Ice Cream Bar for the Urbane
Check out this posh ice cream bar spread created by Sweet Table Chicago, featured at Celebrations at Home, found via Gordon Gossip. Whew. Hope I credited everyone there. See the details HERE. The bar included edible … Read More...
Freebie: Apple and Award Mini Notecards
These printable note cards are perfect for putting into a loved ones lunch box, or bag. Click here to download the printable file from Creature Comforts.
Inspiration du Jour – I Will
Get even more inspiration from her gallery.
Tutorial: DIY key fob with your custom logo
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make a key fob custom printed with your business logo. This is a cool, low-cost way to promote your business! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel
Beverly from Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween-themed Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel. A bit of applique transforms a black towel into a witch skirt, and a pair of funky black … Read More...
Yarn Pictures
I just love the blog Creative Jewish Mom….she never ceases to amaze me with her creativity. I wanted to share her idea about using yarn in creating pictures with your children. No tutorial, just inspiration!
Fruit Agar Agar
I’ve never ever worked with agar agar, but this gorgeousness inspires me to do so. Do so. Learn how to make this layered fruit agar agar HERE at Green Cilantro.
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