Join Nathalie Kalbach for a super cool technique, she shows you how to stamp and emboss on metal blanks and then add material to make cool mixed media flowers. I’ve got to try these for myself, right up my alley! … Read More...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FOUR, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More...
Make Your Own Gin
Sigh. I remember the days where I could walk into my favorite bar and, no matter how insane the crowd, have my G & T waiting for me (which I should note is a tale of woe purely for the … Read More...
Visiting the All-Clad Factory
View an interesting factory photo tour to see how All-Clad cookware is made HERE at Martha’s blog.
Freebie: Stitching Patterns
Download free patterns for hand stitching from the About Scrapbooking Page. Click here to go to download
Tutorial: Sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth
Kristin from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth. Not only do the corners look crisp and neat, this fitted tablecloth won’t blow away in the wind. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Create pleated panel detail for a bag
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for creating a pleated panel. This one was added to a buttercup bag, but you could use this same idea with any bag or tote that you make. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt popsicle
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a felt version of a summertime favorite – a popsicle. How cute!! And unlike the food version, your little one can hold one in her hand for 20 minutes with … Read More...
Free pattern: Throw pillow with woodland mushroom applique
I Love to Create shares a tutorial and template for making this woodland mushroom applique on a throw pillow. The applique pattern makes creative use of decorative trim – from pom pom fring around the edge, to button polka dots … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined felt storage basket
Catherine from Gingham Cherry shows how to make this lined storage basket from quilting cotton and craft felt. I love the little fabric label holder on the end! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Gingham Cherry]
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Tutorial: Sew a menu planning organizer for your kitchen
Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial for making this menu planning center. This fabric organizer has seven recipe pockets, one for each day of the week. It also has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace & button flower
Jax from Aly and Ash shows how to use inexpensive gathered lace trim and a button to create this pretty flower embellishment. She uses glue to tack it down and a button brad, but there’s no reason why you can’t … Read More...
Portland General Store
Portland General Store offers nature and authentic personal care products that are made by hand, in small batches, using basic and natural ingredients. Their old-fashioned packaging is what really drew me in. The tobacco smelling salts are an alternative headache … Read More...
Who’s the winner of the Pretty Little Pillows giveaway?
I know you’re dying to know. Based on your comments, there are a lot of you out there who want to get your hot little hands on this book. (And I don’t blame you; I don’t want to give it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a crayon roll
Lindsey from The Pleated Poppy guest blogs over at V and Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a crayon roll. With individual pockets for each crayon, it’s easy to keep up with the whole set. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded baby towel and washcloth set
Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial showing how to make this hooded baby towel and washcloth set. This would make a lovely baby gift! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
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New Release: Magnolia Stamps
Magnolia Stamps has a new collection of cute fairy tale stamps like pirates, fairies, frog princes and more, click here to see them all.
-Heather
Candy Designed for Sharing
Awww. How sweet. Candy that is inherently meant to share. See these Share the Sweet creations by designer Maria Tovslid HERE,
Felted Block Pillow (Free Pattern) from Knit Picks
I just received the knit Pick Catalog in the mail and there are showing and there are some adorable patterns for children that may be of interest to you. They also have some new fun yarns for us. This pillows … Read More...
Perfect Beginner Bag Pattern – Free!
This is a perfect “beginner” pattern, and look how useful!
I don’t have to go into what all it could hold, you’re smart enough to fill it with whatever you want, but just the fact that it’s shown with knitting … Read More...