The Stamps of Life has just released 3 new clear stamp sets, stars (perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th), a funky alphabet and get well wishes. Click here to see them.
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New texture stamps to debut at Bead & Button
The newest additions to Lisa Pavelka’s texture stamp line will be debuting at next month’s Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee. “Steampunk Innie” and “Steampunk Outie” sheets will be a great addition to your texture toolbox!
Lisa says:
“They can … Read More...
Lots of Sweet Things
CakeSpy has a great roundup of sweet things around the web HERE, including sushi shaped donuts and chocolate chip cookie dough Pop-Tarts.
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Tutorial: Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box
Amanda Bergamin shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box. This pretty fabric box opens up and folds out to reveal a pincushion and places to keep your needles, scissors, and other small … Read More...
Tutorial: Paracord bracelet and watchband
I posted last week on this boy cuff and am glad to be able to post another male jewelry project again so soon.
This one comes from Stormdrane on Instructables and is for a woven bracelet and watch band using … Read More...
Tutorial: Floss carnations
DMCThread‘s garden party continues with a free tutorial for making carnations from embroidery floss. So pretty. And easy! Go to the blog post for the link to the PDF.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric napkin rings
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these funky scrap fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. If you have some scraps left over from a placemat or other table decor sewing project, this would be a fun way to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Handy little diaper pouch
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a diaper pouch. This handy little pouch has just enough room for a couple of diapers and a pack of wipes. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s dress sew-along
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting starts a sew-along on her blog for making this little girl’s dress. Her dress uses the free Popover Sundress by Oliver + S for the body, but adds contrast fabric to the bottom, cap sleeves, and … Read More...
Magazines: Loads of Stamping
Tons of new stamping magazine are on news stands now, check your local book or craft store for these current titles or click on each one to visit their website, most can be ordered on-line.
Happy Birthday to The Digichick
The Digichick is celebrating its fifth birthday and celebrating all month long! Every day a different designer is featured. Today is the turn of Karla Dudley. You’ll get 30% off all her kits all day long today. You can also … Read More...
FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!
I just bought four skeins of this utterly delicious yarn:
Berroco Sox Metallic
Each 100 gram skein contains 380 yards (350 meters) of yarn and suggests a 3.25 hook. Care is machine wash warm, lay flat to dry. Fiber content … Read More...
Downloadable Magazine: Scrap n’ Art
Subscribe to the bimonthly magazine for $9.99 and get instant access to hundreds of paper crafting ideas, tips, and projects. In just minutes, you can download the latest digital issue and begin reading all about the newest tools and techniques … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 17 May 2010
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DIY: Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil
The Natural Beauty Workshop created a recipe for a Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil that was designed with shaving in mind. The essential oils, Chamomile & Spearmint, will soothe & cool skin that may be irritated as a result … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a French Coffee Press cozy
Sew4Home has a project for all you coffee connoiseurs out there. They show how to turn a placemat into a French press cozy. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
These cup cozies make wonderful gifts at Christmas time, pair … Read More...
Video tutorial: Marking and sewing hems
Threads Magazine Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam continues the Teach Yourself to Sew video tutorial series with a short video showing how to mark and sew a hem. She shows how to do three different hem stitches: the catch stitch, … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorblocked petal top
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this colorblocked petal top from a sleeveless ribbed knit shirt and a plain t-shirt. What a pretty top!! I love the black and white color combination and the simple petal detail at the … Read More...
New Release: The Greeting Farm Stamps
Loads of new rubber stamp from the Greeting Farm have just been released including 3 new Critter Crew, a full sheet of Sprouts (10 in all) and 5 new Chibi digital stamps with musical themes. Click here to see what’s … Read More...
Picnic Dilemma…Serve it in a Jar
I love this idea from the kitchn to make picnic-ing ever so much more convenient (what with bugs and portability and the like): serve it in a jar. Find salad recipes to serve in a jar HERE.
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