We’ve all seen plarn, right? The plastic bags cut into strips (plastic yarn) and crocheted into rugs and totebags. There are some good crocheters out there cutting away on their huge stash of plastic shopping bags to save the world … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Rise & Shine
Wakey, Wakey! Eggs and Bac-y! Eggs and Bacon Soap by sunbasilgarden.
Tutorial: Add lace trim to the bottom of a hem
Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to add a bit of lace trim to a hem so it peeks out the bottom. This simple little addition really amps up the girliness of a skirt or dress! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric-trimmed hooded towel as a quick gift
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this easy fabric-trimmed hooded towel. She made one as a gift for nephew. Fabric binding on the edges gives it a pop of color. That tractor fabric is SO right on for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Romantic sash from lace and cotton
Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lace and cotton sash. The white tone-on-tone that she uses in her example creates a light, romantic look. Go to the tutorial.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas pendant
Don’t miss Sister Diane‘s guide to making gorgeous needlepoint pendants from…you guessed it…plastic canvas! You go, Diane! See the tute on CraftyPod blog.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, … Read More...
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn stamps has done it again, four more super cute clear sets for their June release! I personally LOVE the sea critters set, so fun! There is also a small alphabet set, a wonderful cake and cupcake set and … Read More...
WWKIP Day/Week – Enough Said!
Hand and Footprint Art for Father’s Day
I just LOVE this fish piece from Handprint and Footprint Arts & Crafts. She also includes poems where you can make a beautiful piece with your child’s footprints to give to dad on Father’s Day!
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Make A Fairy Wand
This fairy wand can easily be made with your kids or during their naps… they will want to play with it right after they wake up, I’m sure! Head on over to Lily Bug Designs for the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Card Jewelry
Originally uploaded by Bucyrus Metalsmith
This week I have posted a lot of inspirational jewelry to get you jazzed up about making jewelry this summer.
Here is another upcycled project. This piece by Bucyrus Metalsmith is made with face … Read More...
Buttercream vs. Fondant
Yummy buttercream vs. user friendly fondant. The classic debate amongst bakers and wedding clients everywhere. Find a solid, concise and well-articulated argument (ultimately siding with fondant but without dissing buttercream) HERE at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs.
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Tutorial: Child-sized guitar strap
Molly, aka The Creative Maven, made this child-sized guitar strap for her 2-year-old rock and roll star. Knowing that he won’t be a little little guy forever, she added buttonholes to make it adjustable. If you have your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric-covered bead necklace
The next time you’re feeling the need for some new jewelry, how about giving your fabric stash a visit? You can make this knotted fabric and bead necklace easily from beads, fabric, and grosgrain ribbon. Jennifer from My Life a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ribbon ruffles to plain ankle socks
Kathryn from I Can Find the Time shares a tutorial for a sock embellishment that blows my mind in both it’s simplicity and it’s cuteness. She adds ribbon ruffles to the ribbed cuffs of plain ankle socks. Genius!! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric flowers
Anj from Multi-Purpose Wings shares a tutorial for making these long-stemmed fabric flowers. I love the look of a bunch of them all in a vase together!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Multi-Purpose Wings]
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Giveaway: Glimmer Mist Package
Paperclipping is giving away this package of products from Glimmer Mist. Sorry International readers, this one is for US Residents only. Entries end, today June 11th at midnight. Click here to go to giveaway
Inspiration du Jour – Live Out Loud
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Shift Your Habit and Look Beautiful for Less
Want to go green, but not ready to give up on beauty products? Good news: you don’t have to, according to Mother Nature Network! This article gives tips on how to shift your habit, including making your own beauty products. … Read More...