Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the … Read More...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FIVE, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More...
Alice and her books
This is a very sweet illustration of a girl, her books and a bunny. How long will it take them to get through all those books? I bet they are looking for a cozy window seat to curl up … Read More...
Tutorial: Bookbinding
Bookbinding is a useful skill as a scrapbooker, especially if you like to construct your own mini albums and brag books. Niko Silvester shows how to make a fold over pamphlet type book with a cover on the Handmade News … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Happy Baby
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check some of our favorite baby-themed designs out on Scrapbook.com
A Barr of Soap – Memorial Day Sale
This Memorial Day, treat yourself to some Goats Milk Soap from A Barr of Soap.
Tutorial: Make cropped denim joggers from an old pair of jeans
A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution
. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Felt roast chicken play Food
Do you love felt food? Fairyfox shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt roast chicken. This would be so much fun for a kid’s play kitchen! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fairyfox]
Tutorial: Make a “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into her “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress. Paired with a wide belt, it’s fabulous for summer style. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy gathered felt flower
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered flower. The body of the flower is made from craft felt, and the center is a button. These pretty flowers are quick to make, … Read More...
Tips: Stamping Ink Guide
Confused about which stamping ink to use on what surface or what’s best for different techniques? Well, click here to visit the Hero Arts website where they have complied a very handy Ink Guide to help you choose the right … Read More...
Knit Pick’s sale on felting yarn
I use knit pick’s yarn for many my felting knits and crochets and think it is one of the best yarns at a GREAT price. They are having a sale on their felting yarns and I am buying several balls … Read More...
Watermelon Cookies and More
Learn how to make these cute watermelon cookies HERE at Amanda’s Cookin. And for more watermelon inspiration check out this roundup from the archives.
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Tutorial: Tea stain inexpensive lace for a headband with a vintage look
Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to use leftover tea bags to give inexpensive lace a vintage look. She uses her lace to make a quick headband, but you could use this on any kind of project where you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric strawberry keychains
user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries. She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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Leopard Print Make Up & Nails
I’m not sure how practical Leopard Print Eye Make Up is for everyday wear. But it definitely is an artistic expression that is nothing if not eye-catching. If you’re feeling especially wild, why not pair your leopard print eye make … Read More...
New Release: Lost Coast Stamps
Lost Cost Rubber Stamps carries wonderful vintage, artsy and nostalgic stamp images and their new releases are just wonderful, including several Alice in Wonderland stamps and some fun Mother Goose images too. Click here to see all that’s new.
-Heather
Sugru – Hack Things Better and Giveaway
sugru
Originally uploaded by Minnibird
I saw Sugru at Maker Faire this year. I snuck off to buy some for my husband for Father’s Day and then when I got home it turned out he had already bought himself some!… Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty purse with woven ribbon and bow
Cut Out + Keep user Jenny B. shows how to make this pretty purse. Two-sided ribbon is woven through slits cut in the body of the purse (use a buttonhole for better wear), and is tied into an oversized bow. … Read More...
An Important Warning to Handmade Artists and Crafters! Please Read and Pass it on…
The Funky Felter is sharing a warning about safe guarding your online art work.
Well, to make a little bit longer story shorter, I was contacted by a lovely fellow Flickr user to let me know that there’s an Etsy … Read More...