First can I say I just giggle because I still get a thrill out of meeting someone I first get to know through a book that is written about their personal experiences and then get to meet in person. I … Read More...
$2 Tuesday at The Digichick
It’s $2 Tuesday at The Digichick, where select items are on sale for $2 only today! Pick up digital kits from designers like Kellie Mize, Karla Dudley and Sarah Jones. Click here to go to sale
BarBQ Sweater??
This is actually a bamboo sweater, not a barbq sweater, but here’s the story. I stumbled across some links for Bar B Q crafts and wondered how you’d mix Bar B Q with knitting. Well, I got distracted (it happens. … Read More...
Last Day of Sale at Designer Digitals
Hurry on over to the Designer Digitals Store where everything is on sale at 30% off! Click here to go to sale.
CQ and more: rhinestonegypsy
If you don’t fear drama, then you’ll revel in rhinestonegypsy‘s crazy-quilted bags and other eco-friendly accessories. I’m a bit too shy to wear them, but I’d love to have some of these works lying around where I could touch … Read More...
New Knit Circus Is Out!
This new issue includes Reviews, an Eco Tip, an interview with Cookie T, Socks, home dec, and all kinds of info.
Check it out here: http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
Sewing Tutorial: Make padded fabric storage case
By Night celebrates the 100th post on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome zippered storage case. She adds fleece interlining for padding, and a handle on the top to make it easy to tote around. … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Add a vintage hankie collar to a plain tank
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tank. She made hers from a vintage handkerchief. What a fun way to use the pretty prints of an old hankie! This would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Beachcomber Dress for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Tea Rose Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Beachcomber Dress for little girls. I love the braided straps and belt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration du Jour – Daddy & Gabe
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
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Tutorial: Embellish a plain tee with cherry blossoms
Head over to A Hoot and a Holler to find out how to embellish a plain tee with cherry blossoms. So pretty! Get the how-to.
[photo from A Hoot and a Holler]
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Tutorial: Refashioned dress with high-waisted skirt
Ady from Crafty Ady shows how she made this high-waisted skirt outfit that looks like two separate pieces but is actually one dress. She gets the look of a smart shirt tucked into a trim little skirt, but without the … Read More...
Giveaway: Dutch pattern magazines and a handmade garment
The Mrs. is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a fabulous giveaway. Two readers will receive a Dutch pattern magazine from her stash. And if that’s not delicious enough, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a handmade garment made … Read More...
Cupcake Cupcake Toppers
Cupcakes topped with cupcakes? Is there anything better? Learn how to make these cuties (very easily) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
[tags]cupcakes, cupcake toppers[/tags]
Contest: Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Tim Holtz is giving away 12 of his ink storage tins that are no longer avialable! You can enter to win one by visiting his blog and leaving a comment there or by creating a project using his Distress Ink … Read More...
50-Plus Handmade Favor Ideas
Giver’s Log has a fantastic collection of 50 handmade wedding favors ideas ,most of which are great favor ideas for parties, as well, like a cupcake in a jar (originally from Martha) or chocolate-dipped anything (yes, those are gummi … Read More...
Sneak Peek: New Cuttlebug Embossing Folders
Visit Scrappy Land’s website for a sneak peek of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders that will be out in late August. There will be 6 sets with 4 folders in each set, can’t wait!
-Heather
Beach Cookie Placecards
Oh, these clever beach-themed cookie placecards bring me right back to my years working as a cookie decorator (making many many many a placecard as such). I love the “sand” filled pails. Too cute. Find the idea HERE at the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim
Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow