Diana Burton has relaunched her digital scrapbooking website and is holding a contest to celebrate. Enter a layout for a chance to win a Wacom Tablet and more! Click here for more details.
Tutorial: Cool Car Caddy organizer
Sew4Home shows how to make their Cool Car Caddy organizer. It straps to the back of the front seat so all of the toys, snacks, and other essentials for a trip in the car are right where the kiddoes can … Read More...
How to decorate a plain hanger with a bit of yarn
I really can’t believe I found this tutorial! A friend just gave me a whole bunch of those plastic (not so pretty) hangers and this is the perfect solution to make them colorful and interesting. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a boxy jacket from a pair of khakis
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she turned a pair of khaki pants into a boxy little jacket. This is such a clever -and stylish- refashion! Get the tute.
[photo from Handmade by Carolyn]
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Technique: Stamping with Paint Resist
Vanessa Spencer shares a cool stamping resist technique using acrylic paint and distress inks over at the Stampington blog. Click here for instructions.
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Tutorial: Fur-lined aviator hat from an old sweater
Stephanie from Deviantly Domesticated guest blogs at Finding My Aloha with a tutorial showing how to turn an old sweater into an aviator hat. Add some faux fur lining to make it extra warm and extra cute. Brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Pique Assiette Mosaics and Melissa Miller
We’re on a bit of a mosaics roll here with the book giveaway and all. So here’s some more inspiration from a lovely artist that specializes in a mosaic technique called Pique Assiette. Her name is Melissa Miller and her … Read More...
Ball Drop Cupcakes for New Years
The ridiculous brilliance of others when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Specifically, the ridiculous brillance of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Learn to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy over-the-head toddler bib from an old t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows us how to turn an old t-shirt into a toddler’s bib that slides over the head. This is such a practical bib style! It’s easy to put on (and take off) the child. The extra-long … Read More...
Tutorial: Singed fabric flowers
Nicole fromTradewind Tiarasshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make singed fabric flowers that you can use to make beautiful hair accessories. They’re made from circles of fabric stacked and embellished in the center with crystals, … Read More...
Meet CDowdle Designs
1. So, introduce yourself to us!
So here I am!
My name is Cindy Dowdle-Schoen. My company name is CDowdle Designs and my blog name is Purple Froggie Clay Stuff.
I have been doing polymer clay for a year … Read More...
Harry Potter Cupcakes
Even long after the last word was typed in the Harry Potter series, my love affair with the books hasn’t ended. Yes. I was that 26 year old who picked up the first edition hardcover of The Sorcerer’s Stone back … Read More...
Neopolitan Cupcakes
I know I have way too many weaknesses (stuff on sticks, tiny food versions of bigger things, mason jars…) but did I ever mention my weakness for Neopolitan? Seriously. Since I was a kid. Something about that vision of brown, … Read More...
How to Make a Notepad
I love this idea, really love it! I had no idea it was this easy and you’ll most likely be surprised as well. There are numerous possibilities for this project, from recycling scrap paper into plain pads to making that … Read More...
Free Online Class: Shabby Chic Configurations
Melissa Samuels will be teaching this free class on her UStream channel on January 24th at 9 pm EST. Click here for more details.
Freebie: Christmas Journaling Helper
Jill at A Matter of Memories is offering this free journaling helper for your Christmas projects. Click here to go to the download
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
Tutorial: Linking Hearts Ring Bearer Pillow
Brenda from Pepperatzies guest blogs at Craft Passion with a tutorial showing how to make a ring bearer pillow. The felt pillow embellished with embroidery and heart appliques is perfect for a winter wedding! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Easy fabric headband
Stephanie from My Sweet Ry-pie made a pretty fabric headband for her young daughter, and shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. You can make one from less than a quarter-yard of fabric! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple square potholder with pocket
Prudent Baby shows how to make a square potholder with a pocket. The clean lines and contrast bias tape edging put the focus on the fabric. This is a great project to show off a favorite fabric print! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple six-pocket tote bag
Head over to Better Homes & Gardens to find out how to make this simple six-pocket tote bag. Get the how-to.
[photo from Better Homes & Gardens]