This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More...
Miniature Briefcase for Father’s Day
Seven year old polymer clay artist made this cute little briefcase for her dad for Father’s day. It’s even stuffed with miniature money!
Click here to see more pictures at the Garie’s Creations website.
[tags]father’s day, polymer clay, briefcase, miniatures, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Frilly Summer Dress from a long skirt
Thera Joyce from Crafty Pirate shows how to take a long, gathered skirt and turn it into a short, frilly summer dress. Some ribbon (for straps), some lace (for trim at the bottom), some elastic, and a few seams is … Read More...
Pretty Hat!
A hat? In summer? Seriously? Yeah, because not last night, but the night before it frosted up here. Yes, frost! Tomatoes and peppers that weren’t covered – toast! So, yes, a hat in the summer.
This pattern, graciously furnished by … Read More...
Get a guest spot on Needle ‘n’ Thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is seeking guest bloggers. She says,
… Read More...If you stitch, if you write about needlework or textiles on a blog, if you have a hand-made enterprise for needlework-related goods (like an Etsy or Artfire
DMC gives us half-cross-stitch
DMCThread’s Blog is touting the wonders of half-cross-stitch and the thrill of using needlepoint charts for counted embroidery. Don’t you just love it when our stitchy passions cross-pollinate! Get details from the DMC post. And check back for a … Read More...
Rice Pudding and Fruit Sushi
I’ve seen many a take on sushi writing this blog (the real stuff, cupcake versions, candy versions, and Rice Krispie treat versions). But never a rice pudding version. Learn how to this sushi HERE at Sugar Buzz. (A google … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an insulated lunch tote from recycled materials
Jill from Creating My Way to Success made this insulated lunch tote out of recycled materials. The insulating layer is actually a reflective car windshield cover. What a cool idea for repurposing!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fusible applique shapes with a Cricut cutter
Applique is easy when you use fusible webbing. But did you know that you can cut your fusible applique shapes with a Cricut electronic cutter? Typically these cutters are used for scrapbooking and paper crafts, but a fabric blade allows … Read More...
Tutorial: Stationery Storage folio
Melissa Goodsell shares a tutorial on QFD Creative for making a Stationry Storage folio. With a large pocket on the front, it opens up to reveal smaller pockets on the inside to hold stationery, envelopes, stamps, gift tags, etc. Button … Read More...
New Release: Artistic Outpost Stamps
Click here to visit the Artist Outposts website and see their three wonderful new unmounted rubber stamp sets, Beyond the Sea, Country Life and Bloom and Grow. I love the vintage feel of their stamps!
-Heather
Men Week at American Crafts Studio
It’s Men Week at American Crafts! In honor of Father’s Day which is fast approaching, the Design Team will be posting projects highlighting the men in their lives. Click here to go to American Crafts Studio
Inspiration du Jour – You Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Cooling Pedi-Mist
Nothing is quite as refreshing as a pedicure during the hot summer months. But who has the time or budget to get one as often as we’d like? Not me! Thankfully we can all treat ourselves to a nice Cooling … Read More...
Volcano Inspired Shawl from Knit and Knag
Normally I’m not a “red” person, but I have to admit, this shawl is Gorgeous. Yes, that’s with a capital “G”!
I’m not even going to try to pronounce it, leaving that up to you, here: Eyjafjallajökull Shawl, it’s got … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Zippy Pouch wet bag from a vinyl shower curtain
Melissa from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial showing how to make a Zippy Pouch wet bag. She gets her water-resistant fabric from a vinyl shower curtain. Brilliant!! You can use this pouch to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pincushion from a tin can
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this cute pincushion out of a tin can. It’s her response to the Iron Crafter challenge at Fireflies & Jellybeans. She used a 6-ounce can (from snack almonds), which is a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a hanging bag to hold your plastic grocery sacks
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this hanging bag for holding your plastic grocery sacks. The drawstring closure at the bottom makes it easy to put stuff in and then pull … Read More...
Inspiration: Fiore che nasce
Originally uploaded by verdevescica
Here is a lovely floral piece by Verdevescica who has a number of really interesting and varied jewels on flickr, so check them out.
Puff Paint
This craft is simple because you pretty much have everything in your kitchen already to complete it! It’s like magic when you put it in the microwave! Creative Jewish Mom shows you the recipe.
