Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little handbag with a ruffled panel on the front. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from How Joyful]
Tutorial: Super easy fringed fleece poncho
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a super easy fringed fleece poncho. It takes just a couple of seams to create an awesome Christmas gift for the kids on your list. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Rangoli Cookies. And They’re Eggless!
Check out the gorgeousness: Rangoli cookies for Diwali by Dessarts, made with an eggless cookie and royal icing recipe from My Diverse Kitchen. Perhaps I seem too excited for “eggless” by my subject line, but anyone … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch … Read More...
New Blog: CopyCat Crafts
You know I love knock off projects, crafts that are inspired by their expensive cousins and created by the talented crafters of Blogland. Well, now there’s a site that features nothing but knock offs: CopyCat Crafts! Be still my … Read More...
Win a Bird Themed Vintage Garland
Enter once a day through December 15, 2010 and you could win this beautiful vintage bird themed garland. This garland was made by Karen Fisher, owner of the Etsy shop Fish In the Attic Studio where she sells a wide … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Kitchen Goodies
I was out stalking some random Etsy shops tonight and wanted to share some of the coolness I found using the simple search term of “kitchen”. Great stuff! Christmas shopping, here I come! Do you shop on Etsy?
1. Earthenware … Read More...
Step On Up Stepstool
I was over at a friend’s house last week getting a carton of farm fresh eggs from her cute and friendly chickens 🙂 when I noticed this nifty looking step stool at the end of her kitchen counter. Turns out … Read More...
Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder
It’s almost time for you to vote for the final 3 projects in Crafting with the Stars! I didn’t make it past round 3 but was honored to be apart of such a fun and inspirational competition! Can’t wait to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow that folds into a stuffed animal
Shea from All Things Shea shows how to create this fun kids’ pillow that converts easily from stuffed animal to pillow. Just fold it up to make it resemble the animal, unfold it and lay it flat to turn it … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered belt edged with bias trim
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shopp and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make this pretty gathered belt edged with bias trim. It ties together, so there is no complicated closure to install or any expensive hardware to buy. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace embellished tee
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she embellished a plain t-shirt with a little bit of lace. I love her little trick for getting the ends of the lace tucked into the sleeve seam. No one … Read More...
New Release: Fairy Stamps from Wild Rose
Wild Rose stamps has just released 6 new adorable fairy stamps, click here to check them out.
-Heather
-Heather Here are some more of our fairy articles and tutorials. Looking for more Fairy stamps, papers, and embellishments? Check these … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Turkey Oreos
I see lots of Oreos-turned-turkeys. Really. I do. A lot. But something about the particular cuteness of these particular ones from Our Best Bites just got me. Could it be the peanut butter cups? Or the Whoppers? Or the name … Read More...
2010 Gingerbread House Contest
This Old House, America’s most trusted home-improvement brand, is announcing the launch of its 2010 Gingerbread House Contest. Enter a photo of your “sweetest” creation for a chance to win. If you need some inspiration you can view the 2009 … Read More...
Free Pattern – Striped Gift Baskets!
Now don’t go all “but this is a Spring Thing” pattern on me. Use your imagination and use up those glittery silvers and golds, whites and off whites, and reds and greens to make these awesome gift baskets for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Needlepunch basics
Claire of Hello Craft posted an excellent introduction to needlepunch (punchneedle, punch needling, whatever). She gives a bit of history and then shares a well illustrated, thorough tutorial. If you’d like to get into this needleart, start by reading her … Read More...
Free Printable PDF File for Knitters and Crocheters Reference Cards
From the Chocolate Mints in a Jar blog, reference cards. Just print them off, maybe laminate them with clear contac paper, and cut them apart. Keep them in your knitting bag for quick reference.
Comes in knitting needle conversion, crochet … Read More...
DIY Mercury Glass Stars
I’m still trying to decide what new ornaments I want this year. I have a few ideas in mind, but haven’t tackled any of them yet. I thought these were pretty cool. Do you want to create the look of … Read More...