Madge at the Impatient Crafter has a final free project from Bead Chic
. This one is “modern, upscale with just a little edge.” If you didn’t see my previous post about Margot Potter’s new book, Bead Chic, take … Read More...
Video Tutorial: Hybrid Scrapbooking
In this tutorial, Ali Edwards shows how she created a journaling tag for her layout using digital elements. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Cheeky Bub
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Decoupage Pumpkins: A Redo
Last year Connie from Shady Creek Lane hopped on the black and white pumpkin band wagon. They were quite the craze last year, but turns out she didn’t like the results after all. This year she did a “do over” … Read More...
Birch Cake Stand
I have to admit, I never would have thought to use birch wood to make a cake stand! Leave t to Martha. 🙂 Wouldn’t this be a perfect additional to a cabin dining table?
See the instructions for making a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pockets from repurposed shirt cuffs
Jamie from Lovely Nest Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose the cuffs of a dress shirt into small pockets. The edges are already finished and buttons and buttonholes already sewn. All you have to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim guitar applique for jeans
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she recreated the look of an expensive pair of kid’s jeans with a bit of applique. It’s part of her Boutique Style for Less challenge. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag
By Night shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous messenger bag with a gathered front flap. A bit of easy applique finishes the look. What a pretty bag! Get the how-to. Scroll down to find the downloadable … Read More...
It’s That Time of Year Again….
Kids and Fall and Hoodies. Like blueberries and muffins, they just go together, and this week, Red Heart has a FREE Hoodie pattern available for your favorite kid!
Click here for the 411 on Red Hearts Smoothie Yarn, and … Read More...
Giveaway: Reading Between the Lines
Papercrafts is giving away this wonderful prize package of stamps and papers inspired by vintage text, ledger papers and newsprint, click here to enter and for official rules.
-Heather
15 Wreaths to Decorate Your Home
I’ve been quietly collecting wreath ideas for a few weeks now. There are hundreds more ideas out there I am sure, but here’s a pretty good sampling of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. While wreaths are definitely used … Read More...
2 New Patterns Over At Knitty….
Brunella is a short sleeved, lace edged cardigan.
And, Crosswaves is a fun sock pattern, would be awesome with hand dyed yarns!
Click here to go over to Knitty’s site for these and lots more free patterns!
Halloween Pancake Ideas For Fun Party Food
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than by making some fun Halloween-themed pancakes? These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a treat for the little ghouls and goblins in your … Read More...
Coffee and Donuts and Cake, Oh My
A cake flavored with coffee and decorated with donuts? I will be sending Sprinkle Bakes my address to have on delivered promptly. Find the recipe for every aspect of this gorgeousness HERE.
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Origins of Food Idioms
I am that food lover word nerd described HERE by the kitchn. That academic with too many (pointless) masters degrees that loves such things as idiom derivatives. The kitchn leads us to THIS ARTICLE by the Smithsonian Magazine… Read More...
Fallen trees are recycled into beautiful things
How pretty are these wood turned bowls and pens? Kelly of the blog Uniquely Me, Imperfections and All sent in this link to her husband’s Etsy Store- A Walk In The Woods With Steve Massmann. These pieces are made … Read More...
DIY Felt Pencil Case
Make these cute pencil cases for the children or have them help. They can personalize them and pick some wild colors. One comment on the site suggested making them out of wool felted sweater, which is a fun idea and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretend and Play dolly diaper bag
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a Pretend and Play dolly diaper bag. This is sooo cute!! Her kid-sized diaper bag has room for all the doll baby essentials, even a pocket for a little plastic … Read More...
Tip: Cheap & easy cleaner for your iron’s sole plate
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a tip on her blog for cleaning the sole plate of your iron without using expensive or messy cleaners. I won’t spoil the surprise and tell you here what it is, but I can tell … Read More...
Anniversary and Giveaways: Peachy Keen Stamps
Peachy Keen stamps is celebrating their anniversary, with giveaways each Friday, a blog hop and sale! Click here for all the details.
-Heather