Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a basic cap sleeve t-shirt. It’s a lot easier than you’d think. If you’ve avoided making a t-shirt because the thought of setting in a sleeve seems … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Robin Hood hat
Crafty Staci shows how to make a Robin Hood hat. Add a simple tunic and a pair of leggings (tights if you’re brave enough), and you’ve got a quick, clever Halloween costume. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little monster costume ponchos
Becca from Little Polka Dot and Nap Time Journal shows how to make these little monster costume ponchos. She made them earlier this summer as a diversion for her “little monsters”, but they’d also make great Halloween costumes. Make the … Read More...
Macaron Topped Cake
Liked this cake? Then you might like this triple, that’s right, triple chocolate cake topped with macarons at raspberri cupcakes. Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]chocolate, cake, macarons[/tags]
Dryer Duct Pumpkin
Fall Book Page Wreath
I have featured quite a few wreaths on this blog already, but I had to share this one from Jill as well. I like how Jill took the ever popular book page wreath to another level and added splashes of … Read More...
Coffee Table to Bench
I love how Allison took this old coffee table, added some elbow grease and a bit of charm to come up with this adorable bench. Looks like the kitty really likes it too! She gives complete step by step photos … Read More...
Free Shipping On Signature DPNs!
Signature Needles! What can I say? Personally I like wooden needles, but if you like the metal needles, these ones will literally melt in your hands! Well, ok, not really, but these DPNs are the cream of the crop of … Read More...
The Glass Studio is Open
I’ve been very busy as of late preparing for the opening of my glass store, The Glass Studio. Well, last night was my opening party and I just had to share with all of you. I will be a … Read More...
Halloween Cupcakes
Find a roundup of easy Halloween cupcake decorations (with how-tos) HERE at All You.
[tags]Halloween, candy, cupcakes[/tags]
Free pattern: Soft toy football
Marie from Make and Takes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft toy football. Your little guy can toss this soft football around all he likes and never break a window. Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Lengthen little boy jeans with scrappy patches
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion found a cool way to lengthen her little boy’s jeans. Instead of adding length at the bottom, she slashed them at the middle and added patches there. Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Vintage Stationary Set
Click here to visit Stampington and Vanessa Spencer will show you how to make this cool vintage stationary set with notes and folder.
-Heather
Project Modern: Challenge No. 1
The Modern Quilt Guild announces their first challenge for Project Modern. It is, make a quilt based on an inspiration of your choice. Entries are due by November 30, 2010. Go here for official rules.
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Wooden earrings inspired by nature
Frances Orona makes these laser-etched earrings from hand sanded wooden disks. This Portland artist loves the creativity jewelry making has given her and says, “it is such a wonderful experience to run into a total stranger wearing something you made!”… Read More...
DIY: Sage Hair Rinse
UK Handmade recently wrote about Sage, a very versatile herb. The article contains a cooking recipe, a tea recipe, and a hair rinse recipe (see below) – all made using sage.
Sage Hair Rinse
Sage is traditionally used to keep … Read More...
Sneak peek: Oh, Fransson!’s book
Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Frannson! fame is the author of the book The Practical Guide to Patchwork
, out this fall. Get a peek at some of the projects over at Stash Books.
Ta Dah!: 1501 hexies for piece-along
Lynn from Quilts and Cats is showing off some hexie love – 1501 bits of it. Find out where she’s going with these beauties here.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Soft flannel icy-hot packs
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make these soft flannel icy-hot packs for boo boos. Keep them in the freezer and you’ve got a cold-pack on the ready. Need a hot pack? Just pop it in the microwave. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a maternity shirt into a bubble shirt
Jacy from bitOwhimsy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty bubble shirt out of a maternity shirt. The elastic that she added to the bottom gives definition but keeps the fit loose and easy-going. If … Read More...