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Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial out at QFD Creative for making this Click to Carry messenger bag for kids. The adjustable strap can be shortened to hang around the back of a car headrest, or lengthened … Read More...
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for the Summertime Romper that appeared in the So You Think You’re Crafty competition recently. The pattern is available in size for 18-24 months and 2T-3T. … Read More...
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this beach towel swimsuit cover-up dress. This sleeveless hoodie dress is perfect for the beach or swimming pool! The bright prints of a beach towel are so cute for this project!! Go to … Read More...
Catherine McEver rocks. Her Apron Archives make me wish I lived in her house. Of this exhibit, she says,
… Read More...Here are the Apron Archives, a hallway gallery featuring a series of extensively hand-embroidered aprons, each focusing on a different science
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us peek over her shoulder as she takes a tambour-beading masterclass from expert Bob Haven. I see real similarities to needlepunch in this technique. Except…tambour beading looks a lot harder. Thank you, … Read More...
Visit the kitchn for links to some cute DIY cupcake wrappers templates and how-tos. CLICK HERE for the roundup.
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Check out this (big) collection of ice cream treats at Martha, 60 to be precise. Clever treats include: watermelon bombe , strawberry shells, rainbow sorbet, chocolate chip ship, and sorbet fish.
[tags]Martha Stewart, summer, ice … Read More...
Elle’s Studio will be holding a free 3-week online class on their blog: Journaling in your own words. The class will run from August 8th to 28th and will feature 12 inspiring scrapbookers. Click here for more information.
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I don’t know about you, but the thing I dread most about summer is bug bites. For some reason, bugs love to eat up my legs, feet, and arms. I’m not a big fan of bug sprays containing chemicals, so … Read More...
If you’ve not yet heard of House on the Hill, crafters of springerle and speculaas molds, and if you have the slightest interest in cookies, baking, crafting and art, I urge you to visit immediately. Or rather after you … Read More...
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares an easy way to dress up a pair of girls’ socks. She stitches around the edge of the ribbed cuff to create a contrasting lettuce edge. What a cool idea!! This is such … Read More...
With summer comes picnics and potlucks, and the inevitable dish covered with tin foil or plastic wrap. But did you know that you can cover your bowl with a pretty fabric for a reusable cover? Just use an elastic strap … Read More...
As part of her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a simple A-line gathered skirt. Elastic at the waist makes it easy to construct and easy to fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Prudent Baby shows how to make a cube-shaped ottoman out of woven area rugs. The number you’ll need depends on the size of the ottoman you want to make and the size of the rug(s) you’re cutting up. This would … Read More...
This sounds like such a good time. Over at Third Degree Glass Factory they have a shindig every month called Third Fridays. I want to go! But alas, they’re in St. Louis, MO. I’m not. But if you are … Read More...
C clamp and brass stacked earrings
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This is a great use of unusual materials to make jewelry which has a clean … Read More...
Just Rite stamps has release a brand new idea which includes not only their entire line of products but sneak peeks of upcoming releases and 140 ideas too! Click here to purchase.
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A mother wanted to make felt Pinkalicious Cupcakes for her little girl’s birthday party. She wanted the tutorial and pattern, so FairyFox created the cupcakes, the wand and the crown and you can find the tutorial in her ETSY shop… Read More...
