Find a step-by-step tutorial for decorating these gorgeous hydrangea cupcakes HERE at Glorious Treats.
[tags]hydrangea, cupcakes, flowers[/tags]
Tutorial: Recover an old dresser with vintage sheets
Melissa from Under Construction shares a cool idea for using vintage sheets. Rather than sewing them into a project, she uses them to cover the fronts of dresser drawers. The mismatched floral prints totally change the look of the dresser … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of toddler pants from men’s jeans
Cook Clean Craft shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a pair of men’s pants into a much smaller version for toddlers. This is a great idea for pants with holes or stains further down in the legs. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt turtle pincushion
Jessica from Subtle Tee shows how to make this cute little turtle pincushion outof felt. I love the different colors of felt on his turtle shell! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Subtle Tee]
Looking for more pin cushion … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Ephemera Download
Click here to download three wonderful vintage images free from Stampington and Co.
-Heather
Discovering Glycerin Soap
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove recently wrote a guest blog post at The Soap Bar where she linked to a lot of great projects. The tutorials are broken down by various styles, including romantic and funky.
Reactive Glass…a little silver and a little french vanilla
Some of my favorite glass for bead making is silver glass. By that I mean glass that is infused with silver. And that silver cause chemical reactions. Wonderful reactions. Those reactions translate to fusing or kiln forming glass. When silver … Read More...
Tutorial: Use faux piping for an easy seam finish
Trisha from TLC Stitches shows how you can achieve the look of a piped seam without the fuss of creating and stitching in a separate piece of piping. Instead, she uses her “faux piping” technique. She shows it as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant headband from scrap vinyl
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make her Lauren headband from scrap vinyl. The simple stacked bows are so elegant!! Don’t think you have any scrap vinyl? Think again. When she says “scrap vinyl” she’s not meaning just … Read More...
Accent Your Knitting With Handmade Ceramic Buttons!
Living Felt launches new Bio-Based Needle Felting Foam
Living Felt is very excited about their new line of needle felting foam! They have been working over the last year to develop foam that is more environmentally friendly while still holding up to all that is needed from … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
1 down, 4 to go… Last night I completed the first of the 5 dolls I pledged to the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge.
Granted, he still has no face but we’ve got plans to address that. My dear … 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...
DIY Message Cookies
Find a slideshow of inspiration to make your own message cookies HERE at Project Wedding. Perfect for weddings or party favors…
Tutorial: Too-short pullover to cute cropped cardigan
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she turned a pullover sweater that was too short into this fabulous cropped cardigan. Love this refashion! Get the how-to from Craftopia.
[photo from Craftopia]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, sweater, cardigan, cropped[/tags]
Tutorial: Fleece-lined sunglasses case
Nancy from My Blonde Ambitions guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial showing how to make this cute sunglasses case. The soft fleece lining is easy to sew and helps protect your glasses from scratches. Go to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Dish Ran Away With the Spoon softies
Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pair of softies inspired by a favorite nursery rhyme. With her pattern, you can make a softie version of the dish and the spoon from last line … Read More...
Book Review: Basic Soap Making
Jessica Ripley posted a review of Basic Soap Making
by Stackpole Books on the Craft Critique website. Craft Critique is a collective of experienced crafters (some professional, most not) with strong opinions to share on the craft supplies you want … Read More...
Free pattern: Peasant top and diaper for a baby doll
Little girls love taking care of their baby dolls, and that usually involves a change of clothes. You can sometimes buy clothes for a doll at the store, but they’re often overpriced and cheaply made. Why not make your own? … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic-waist tank dress for summer
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make this elastic-waist tank dress for summer. Starting with a ready-made tank top makes this a quick, easy project. The gathered skirt looks pretty but is also comfortable in the hot summer … Read More...