Flipping through The Flow I came across an article and interview with the glass worker, Wesley Fleming. He makes really incredible and insanely realistic insects. His work is so detailed and real you’d swear it was an actual insect. … Read More...
Ballet Shoe Cookies
How lovely is this idea? A ballet shoe cookie with ribbon. Very clever. Find the post HERE at Cake Journal.
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Tutorial: Make-up brush roll
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a tutorial on her blog for making this make-up brush roll. This handy organizer keeps all of your brushes in one place. Get the how-to.
[photo from Freshly Picked]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, make-up, brush, organizer, roll[/tags]
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers
Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for this vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers. Break out some vintage fabrics for this project for a totally retro look. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with patchwork stripes
Katie from Sew Katie Did shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this throw pillow with patchwork stripes. Add as many or as few stripes, depending on the look you want to achieve. Go to … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Eco Friendly Board Book
Visit the Eco Green Crafts website for instructions on how to make this wonderful Dimensional Board Book using all environmentally friends supplies, they even have a lovely free down loadable collage images sheet to share too. Click here for instructions … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY WINNER and a GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Here’s the winner of my April Giveaway:
Barbara S.
bstilwell12@comcast.net
Barbara, please email me ASAP so I can get the mags in the mail to you.
FOR NEXT MONTH, WE’LL BE DOING SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT FOR THE GIVEAWAY. PLEASE … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a button-down shirt a zippered, shirred makeover
Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair. The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine. She shares … Read More...
Stunning Hair Jewelry!
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Originally uploaded by GingerbellsGifts
I love the elegance of the square shape in these hairpins by Gingerbells Gifts, they would make a stunning accent in a lovely updo! Click on the picture to check out the rest … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew an oversized beach tote
Going swimming means carrying LOTS of stuff – towels, pool toys, flip flops, a snack, dry clothes to change into, etc, etc etc. To carry all of this stuff you need a really big bag! Jane from Maiden Jane offers … Read More...
Free template: Mother’s Day applique
Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog. Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift. Go to the free applique.
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Tutorial: Pom Pom Necklace
Another bit of fun before the weekend – this Pom Pom necklace is just the sugary sweet fun that you need for a weekend in the spring sun.
This tutorial comes from P.S. – I made this, and couldn’t be … Read More...
Tutorial: Safety Pin Belt/Necklace
This tutorial for a safety pin belt/necklace comes from Love Maegan.
It is a quick, easy and versatile project – just the thing for a new look for the weekend.
Technique: Embossing on Transparencies
Let Kara Ward for Spotted Canary teach you how to emboss your stamped images onto transparency sheets, very cool! Click here to learn how.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a cool towel sled for hot playground slides
A sunny day is a good time for a park day, but often the warm sun makes the slide too hot to be used. Pony Tails & Fish Scales came up with a cool solution (no pun intended). She made … Read More...
More National Scrapbooking Day Events
If you’re not sure where to hang out tomorrow check out this list of events around the internet from Memories Artwork. Scroll to midway in the post for the links. Click here to go to post.
READY FOR A GAME?
My friend Ronnie, the grande dame of crochet in these parts, has crocheted yet another amazing project. Check this out! It’s a gameboard:
The pattern can be found as a CAL here:
http://kaet.wordpress.com/natcromo-2010-mystery-pattern/
Now, you want to know what game … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby rockstar dress
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar made this Baby Rockstar Dress for her little niece. The dress is actually two pieces which will allow for more flexibility as the baby grows. The top is a store-bought tank, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom embroidered party koozies
Did you know that you can use an embroidery machine to create custom party koozies? Debbie Cleek shows how with a downloadable tutorial at Totally Stitchin’. Get the project sheet.
[photo from Totally Stitchin’]
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Tutorial: Make a baby carrier from a placemat and a tablerunner
Since when did table linens become baby accessories? Since Leslie from Love-Knowledge Baby showed how to turn a placemat and a tablerunner into a Onbuhimo baby carrier, that’s when! (An Onbuhimo baby carrier is similar to a Mei Tai, but … Read More...