Cathy Zielske has uploaded a number of video tutorials on Digital Scrapbooking to Vimeo. Included are topics like Hybrid Scrapbooking and Rounded Corners. Click here to go to videos.
Free pattern: Toddler’s 4-in-1 bucket hat
Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs over at U Create with a free pattern and tutorial for making a 4-in-1 bucket hat for toddlers. This cute little hat is reversible and has a small brim that can flip up … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s drawstring Boho skirt with scalloped hem
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this girl’s Boho skirt with a pretty scalloped hem and simple drawstring waist. I love the beaded ends of the drawstring!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork rainbow round pouf cushion
Design*Sponge shows how to make this patchwork round pouf cushion. They give dimensions to make one that is 17″ in diameter, large enough for a floor cushion. You can vary the sizes to create a stacking tower of pouf cushions. … Read More...
New Release: C C Designs
Cute new stamp designs from C C Designs are now available in rubber or digital stamps, click here to see the cute new beach and garden baby buds images.
-Heather
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More...
Article: Adding Finishing Touches to Digi Pages
Melanie Grimes discusses techniques for adding a polished look to your digital scrapbook pages. Among others she discusses the effective use of drop shadows. Click here to go to article on the Get it Scrapped blog.
Tip: Waste Not, Want Not
Don’t throw those UPC strips away! Let the Coconut Goddess show you how to put them to good use on the Craftification blog. Click here to go to post.
Inspiraton du Jour – Wait
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this … Read More...
An old broken chair gets a new life as a jewelry holder
Yes this pretty jewelry holder was made from an old chair. Don’t believe me? Pop on over to this post at Today’s Creative Blog to see the original chair and while you are there see a whole bunch of transformed … Read More...
Introducing – Jewelry Making Daily and a Giveaway
If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of slippers from an old pair of jeans
Nancy Minsky
, author of Denim Revolution, shares a tutorial on the Guardian website showing how to make a pair of slippers out of an old pair of jeans. The soft, worn fabric of the jeans will feel good … Read More...
Tutorial: Add drama to a plain tee with embellished shoulder pads
Alex from Before the Baby Wakes covered a pair of shoulder pads with peacock feathers and rhinestones to add drama to a plain black t-shirt. What a cool way to use shoulder pads!! (If you’re wondering about how she launders … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple bag from a vintage embroidered pillowcase
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this simple shoulder bag out of a vintage embroidered pillowcase. I love this project! The edge detail from the pillowcase ends up at the top of the bag. Get the how-to… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized felt flower
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew guest blogs over at V and Co. with a tutorial showing how to make this throw pillow with an oversized felt flower. The large 3-dimensional bloom reminds me of a zinnia, my favorite summer flower. … Read More...
Smoke Monster Popcorn
I’ve feel like I’ve posted a disproportionate amount of LOST posts on this blog (like here and here). And I am a LOST watcher, but I watch lots of shows, so it’s certainly not an exclusive obsession. There are … Read More...
New Release: Wild Rose Stamps
Wild Rose stamps has some adorable new images out now. They have four new Kira designs and eight new animals designs with some super cute bunnies, kitties, bears and puppies. Click here to see all the new releases.
-Heather
Gum Drop Roses
Learn how to make rose cupcake toppers from gum drops with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at saucy’s sprinkles.
Faux Cakes….for Weddings on a Budget
Hey there, brides and grooms! Are you considering all your options when it comes to the centerpiece of your wedding reception – the cake? Well, let me … Read More...