(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
Tutorial: Box-pleat throw pillows
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]
1,000 Artisan Contemporary Fiber Art, Quilts, and Wearable’s
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...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
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...
Tutorial: Wrap-around pants for summer
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]
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Tutorial: Easy ric-rac headbands
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...
Tutorial: How to make a basic tank top
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...
Design Team Call: Bombshell Stamps
(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
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy fix to make a t-shirt fit better
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...
Article: Scrapbooking Events
Debbie Hodge takes you through the Anatomy of an Event, and how to prepare for scrapping them. Click here to go to article.
Photography 101: Shutter Speed
Jessica Torres continues her photography tutorial series with this post on understanding shutter speed. Click here to go to post.
Inspiration du Jour – Grosse Peine
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
BPR Designs
I love the beautiful glass soap dishes by BPR Designs, especially this cranberry and pink glass soap dish.
DIY Making Seashell Magnets
How cute and easy are these? Gina, over at The Shabby Chic Cottage, shows you how simple it is to make these. All you need are seashells, something to hold them steady (Gina uses a bowl of sand), some Plaster … Read More...
Pretty Little Bench Redo
If I had more room, I think I would spend every weekend scouring thrift shops, garage sales, and even the curb side looking for unwanted items. Items just begging for a makeover. This little bench is such a great find! … Read More...
Rustic Window Display
Dress up an empty area, inside or out, with a rustic window display. Decorating Diva took an old tattered window and made some shutters for it (yes, she made them, and she shows you how) and poof! Instant window display.… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler shirts from outgrown rompers
When my daughter was a baby we found that she’d outgrow the length of a one-piece romper long before she’d outgrown the arms or the chest. Destri from The Mother Huddle has a brilliant solution – she shows how to … Read More...
Make You Own Backyard Swing
I have seen some pretty intricate designs for tree swings before, but what could be more simple that some strong cord, a drill, and an old cupboard door!
Make your own backyard swing, Becca at Naptime Journal will show … Read More...
Sale and New Release: Inkadinkado
(image by Inkadinkado)
Inkadinkado has some great new clear stamp sets, all inchies! Themes like beach, birthday, kitchen, backgrounds and lots more. Also from now until 7/25 you can receive 40% off one item in their store. Use code: summer40 … Read More...
