Kathy from Merriment Design shows how to make a handy thread catcher pincushion that you can hang off the side of your sewing table. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Merriment Design]
[via Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Including Scanned Handwriting on a Page
This tutorial from Paula Gilarde at Get it Scrapped shows how you can include your handwriting on a scrapbook page. Click here to go to tutorial.
Project Video: Punches and Digital Stamps
Join Lucy Abrams on the Hero Arts blog for a fun project video using punches and digital stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure … Read More...
WHAT’S CUTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR IN A SWEATER?
That’s the question on the back cover of this adorable book. I’m not much for dolls, but teddy bears are a different matter. If you have ever wanted to dress a teddy bear, this is the book for you!
Amy … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Just 2 Just Us
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Houndstooth Pattern Nails
I love houndstooth print & was excited to see this video tutorial posted by TeddyKana on Cut Out + Keep showing how to paint your own nails in a houndstooth print.
Creature Double Feature!
While browsing through the Craft Gossip Flickr Pool, I came across this wonderful sculpture by Brian Blacknick. It captures the battle in intricate detail.
The proceeds from the sale of this sculpture will go to St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy cinch belt with fabric flowers
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make this super cute belt from scraps of knit left over from previous sewing projects. The belt is made from three layers of knit for extra stability, while the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Gauze A-Line Skirt with Sash
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs over at Simply Modern Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this Easy Breezy Gauze A-Line Skirt. No elastic, no zipper, no buttons. No reason not to make one right away. Get … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Teacher’s Apron
Kids aren’t the only ones who get dirty at school. All of the art projects and hands-on activities can take their toll on teachers’ clothes as well. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial showing how to create her Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens. This unique oven mitt is long enough to wrap around a hot pot and has spaces for both of your hands. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Lorna’s Laces New Yarn
And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.
Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, only … Read More...
Bringing Food to Life
Visit Bent Objects for some pretty amazing eye candy by Terry Border, author of Bent Objects: The Secret Life of Everyday Things. I could spend way too much time scrolling through the … Read More...
Blog: Etsy Inspiration Challenge
I recently came across a challenge blog with a really cool idea, for each challenge they pick a different shop on Etsy and ask you and their design team to make something inspired by that shop, what a clever idea! … Read More...
Space Shuttle Discover from Trash!
This space shuttle from the geniuses over at LooLeDo.com is such a great re-cycle craft that I just had to post it! I’m going to scour our recycle bins right now!
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Cookie Monster Puppets
Alpha Mom has a great post celebrating Cookie Monsters ‘assumed’ birthday! There’s a great cookie recipe on there too! Enjoy!
Check out these other fun Cookie Monster ideas below.
Cookie Monster Party food and snacks or purchase these Cookie … Read More...
Old but not outdated
Go look at Mary Corbet‘s review of Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies
from the Brainerd & Armstrong Company, published in 1899. This antique promotional brochure is fascinating, and so is Mary’s commentary. See the post.
Kitty Throw and Pillow – Free Pattern
From Caron, this adorable kitty throw and pillow. I just love the positive/negative effect, it’s just cute! It’s knit from Simply Soft yarn, a worsted weight, very, very soft yarn. Really soft. Really! Crazy soft. Snuggling up in this would … Read More...
Making Yarn Out of….. Yarn!
So you went to a garage sale/estate sale/resale shop.. and found HUGE cones of lace weight mohair that you must have. Great price – that goes without saying. You must have this, no way around it.
The next day (or … Read More...
Latest Free Craft eBooks
Wow! Free craft books from FaveCrafts. There are books for every crafter and they are FREE for you to download via a PDF format. These are complete books with pictures and complete instructions. I downloaded several and I found … Read More...