Hine of Henna Geijutsu recreated Twitter’s “over capacity” logo as a hat! I think (based on a machine translation) that she came up with the idea for a Halloween costume, but she didn’t quite finish it in time. I’d be … Read More...
Inspired Ideas for Christmas
I am begging you. Plea
se, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Painting on fabric
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to paint on fabric with Setacolor fabric paints
. I am SO going to have to get some of these! You can use this painting technique on a small scale to create custom … Read More...
Video tutorial: Knot smocking
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult t-shirt
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan. Love that pleated neckline! Get the tute… Read More...
Etsy Find – Scarlett Lane
This felted bead necklace called the Heart of Life from Scarlett Lane warms my heart – with its hot, red focal beads and cozy, felted texture. Its simplicity would lend itself to lots of styles both casual and dressy. Maegan … Read More...
Free Layered Template and a Challenge
Jen Reed has this free layered template available for download on her blog. In addition, if you use the template and post a link to your page you will be able to download a free digital kit. Valid in November … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 1st Snow of the Season
1st Snow of the Season
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Template and tutorial: Leather bow embellishment
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Shopshares a template and tutorial for making little leather bows. You can use them to embellish a headband or belt, or anything else that needs a snappy little bow. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt princess crown
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Bits for Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet princess crown from felt. It’s part of Far, Far Away week at Punkin Patterns. Get the how-to.
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Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
Added to my Christmas list: The six-volume, 2400 page book, Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
, on the fusion of science and technology with food preparation. Yes, I’m interested in why plunging food in ice water doesn’t … Read More...
New Release: Cat’s Life Press Stamps
Cat’s Life Press has some new rubber stamps just released for Holiday, birthday, seals, calendars, ATC’s and more. Click here to see what’s new. My personal fave is this holiday kitty and bunny, so cute!!
-Heather
Book Review and WIN a copy of Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin
I love this book! As someone who can look at virtually any bit of this or that and find value (or at least an attribute that would make it a good crafting material) Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling … Read More...
Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies
Decorated cookies for Thanksgiving! After my own cookie coated heart. Find sugar cookie and icing recipes, decorating tips and some great links (from our very own Amanda) HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’.
Our basic and quick Sugar Cookie Recipe … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece legwarmers
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Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of fleece legwarmers. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’ll help take the … Read More...
Clay Turkeys
This simple project is perfect for gearing up for Thanksgiving. Have your children decorate the Turkey bodies and have fun displaying them in your house! Visit 4 Crazy Kings to see how to make one too!
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DIY Felt Christmas Stockings
Martha Stewart has the cutest felt stockings for you to make. These festive felt stockings are a simple-to-sew craft perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift to family and friends. Watch the video or download the pattern … Read More...
Who is the winner of a Lil Blue Boo pattern?
So do you want to know who the winner of the giveaway from Lil Blue Boo is? There were a lot of entries, and I know why. Her patterns are FAB! The styles are hip and full of personality, while … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey overskirt for a ruffled skirt
Sneezerville created a jersey overskirt to give a new look to a ruffled skirt that she made earlier this year (using this tutorial from Alisa Burke.) The result is pure fabulousness!! If you don’t have a ruffled skirt, I … Read More...
Check it out: Refashionista series at I Am Momma
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has started a 2-week Refashionista series. Her series of guest blogs and tutorials are sure to inspire you to see unwanted garments (or other fabric items) in a way. Check out today’s … Read More...