I love these two projects from the Naughty Secretary Club for dressing up sweets: make your own cupcake wrappers and a DIY cakepop carrier. Find the how-tos for making cupcake wrappers HERE and the tutorial for crafting this cake … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with a Glue Pad
Using a glue pad to stamp with can add alot of new dimension to your stamped images, check out this informative tip and technique article on Spotted Canary to find out what you can do with glue pads.
-Heather
Fall Already? I Don’t Think So…
But even though we just got summer up here, the new fall fashions are out. It’s a bit of a slap in the face, enduring 8 months of winter, finally getting summer and then the fashion industry starts talking about … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad sleeve three ways
John Adams, AKA Quilt Dad, shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for a trio of iPad sleeves. Each of the patchwork designs makes use of a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). Go to the tutorial.
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Pink Popcorn Pomaders
Learn how to make these unique popcorn pomanders HERE at Not Quite Nigella. {spotted on Austin Wedding Blog via weddinggawker}
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
Pac-Man Fever!
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man, Google’s logo is a playable version of the game!
If you’d like to celebrate the little yellow guy’s 30 years, how about making these Pac-man themed earrings?
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Comfortable Tank Top, Knitted For Summer
I don’t have a picture of this one, sorry, but it’s knit in Sirdar’s Flirt DK weight yarn , using 3.25 and 4.00 mm needles. The pattern requires 7-14 50 gm balls depending on size. I have already sent for … Read More...
How to make a new credenza from an old dresser
I love it when I get submissions that also have a sense of humor. Here is what Kim, The Inadvertent Farmer wrote,
“I took an old dresser that my 2 year old broke (it is NOT a step ladder … Read More...
Online Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials
Cathy Zielske has uploaded a number of video tutorials on Digital Scrapbooking to Vimeo. Included are topics like Hybrid Scrapbooking and Rounded Corners. Click here to go to videos.
Free pattern: Toddler’s 4-in-1 bucket hat
Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs over at U Create with a free pattern and tutorial for making a 4-in-1 bucket hat for toddlers. This cute little hat is reversible and has a small brim that can flip up … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s drawstring Boho skirt with scalloped hem
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this girl’s Boho skirt with a pretty scalloped hem and simple drawstring waist. I love the beaded ends of the drawstring!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork rainbow round pouf cushion
Design*Sponge shows how to make this patchwork round pouf cushion. They give dimensions to make one that is 17″ in diameter, large enough for a floor cushion. You can vary the sizes to create a stacking tower of pouf cushions. … Read More...
New Release: C C Designs
Cute new stamp designs from C C Designs are now available in rubber or digital stamps, click here to see the cute new beach and garden baby buds images.
-Heather
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More...
Article: Adding Finishing Touches to Digi Pages
Melanie Grimes discusses techniques for adding a polished look to your digital scrapbook pages. Among others she discusses the effective use of drop shadows. Click here to go to article on the Get it Scrapped blog.
Tip: Waste Not, Want Not
Don’t throw those UPC strips away! Let the Coconut Goddess show you how to put them to good use on the Craftification blog. Click here to go to post.
Inspiraton du Jour – Wait
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this … Read More...
An old broken chair gets a new life as a jewelry holder
Yes this pretty jewelry holder was made from an old chair. Don’t believe me? Pop on over to this post at Today’s Creative Blog to see the original chair and while you are there see a whole bunch of transformed … Read More...
Introducing – Jewelry Making Daily and a Giveaway
If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … Read More...