Design a project using the new Woodland Friends II fabric by Ellen Crimi-Trent, and you could see your sewing project featured in a full page advertisement in the December 2010 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting AND win a $200 … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Mary Jane slipper socks from dollar store socks
Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of shortie socks from the dollar store into a cute pair of Mary Jane slipper socks. All it takes is the addition of a little strap … Read More...
Groovy Inspiration!
Churchill Crazy Love Square Earrings
Originally uploaded by RenGalSA
Love these “Churchill Crazy Love Square Earrings” from Flickr user RenGalSA. Beautiful can and translucent work. Click on the photo to check out the artist’s photostream.
Tutorial: Prada-like Chandelier Necklace
There are some really fun pieces of jewelry coming out now from lots of different fashion houses, such as the BCBG necklace mentioned here, the Lanvin ribbon necklaces and now there is the Prada Chandelier Necklace.
Can’t afford these … Read More...
Micro-Faceted Rock Crystal
More and more Etsy is becoming a go to place for beading supplies. Here is another funky find, these micro-faceted diamond shaped briolettes are available from Sky Valley Gems – and could make for some sparkly chunky jewels.
Many uses for a seam ripper
The most obvious use for a seam ripper
is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read More...
New Release: The Greeting Farm Stamps
The Greeting Farm stamps has a brand new crop of stamps, some rubber and some digital, click here to see what’s new. My personal fave is this adorable Stamping Anya, how cute is she??
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps … Read More...
Giveaway: Stunning Makeup Case by Sylvie Thiel
I discovered Sylvie Thiel’s ETSY shop Lavender harvest’s and was totally blown away with her fascinating wool felt accessories. After corresponding with her she agreed to introduce her beautiful line of wool felt accessories to my readers by offering this … Read More...
An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives
Tattoo A Bag For Mom!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.com brings us this cool tote bag. Easy to knit in Lion Brand, Vanna’s Choice yarn. The tattoo is done with an intarsia technique, the perfect time for you to learn how to do this!
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bookmarks
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks. This is a great way to recycle! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: How to make a bow-tie
Prudent Baby shows how to make a bow-tie out of your favorite cotton fabric print. Think of all the fun possibilities!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Altered Photo Frame
I wanted to share with our readers this stunning altered photo frame posted on the Craft Gossip Flickr group by Matz Monkey Farms. Didn’t she do a wonderful job, what a pretty spring addition for any home! Click here to … Read More...
Scrap Green: Eco Green Crafts
Yesterday was Earth Day but we can do our bit for the earth every day! Eco Green Crafts is a new company that produces environmentally sound and safe products for crafters. Their line includes craft paints, stamping inks, organic glue … Read More...
MY MOTHER IN LAW’S MOTHER IN LAW’S TOTE
By now, you all know that I’m not the world’s best photographer. But, I had to TRY to show you this lovely tote. Here’s its story.
My mother in law is 87 years old. She married my now deceased father … Read More...
Match Tombow Pens to Bazzill Cardstock
Last year I wrote about the Bazzill Matchmaker Tool for matching their cardstocks with a variety of patterned paper lines. Now you can use the tool to match up your Tombow Dual brush Pens! An example is shown above. Click … Read More...
Article: 6 Cheats for Faster Scrapping
Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper has posted some great tips for scrapping faster. This information is very timely for those doing the Week in the Life Project. Click here to go to article.
Inspiration du Jour – Learning to read
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