Does your television get this show ‘Knitting Daily‘? Mine doesn’t. So, when I saw these DVD’s, I jumped at the chance to see what I had been missing.
Well, seems like I was missing quite a lot. The … Read More...
Weekly Scrapbook Contest at Examiner
Examiner.com National, has begun a weekly scrapbooking contest. A new topic will be announced every Monday, with the winner being chosen the following week. Click here for more information on the contest. Click here for details on this week’s topic.
Inspiration du Jour – Sweetheart
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Used tissue plush by My Paper Crane
Nice. These are awesome. My Paper Crane has made used tissue plushies. Although I think they should have happy faces since, as used tissues, they have fulfilled their destinies.
When I’m sick my husband always tells me he is … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Trek-inspired apron
Here’s a fun sewing project for all you Star Trek fans out there! Katie from punk projects shows how to make this apron inspired by a Starfleet officer’s uniform. Now if only you could outfit your kitchen with a working … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a colorful floral neckline for a t-shirt
Madeline from Uber Chic for Cheap made this gorgeous t-shirt with colorful floral appliques around the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw at a favorite retail store. Rather than plunking down the money to buy the … Read More...
Giveaway: Zippered makeup bag
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is giving away two zippered makeup bags on her blog. The first is a zippered pouch made in a fabric of your choice (from Quilting Lodge). The second is the one pictured on her giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated lumbar pillow
Sew4Home show how make this pleated lumbar pillow. (The pleats are on the white portion of the example pillow, so they’re hard to see in the photo.) This would make a lovely addition to your bed linens. Go to the … Read More...
Quick Cupcake Couture
Visit Momologie for a handy roundup of resources to turn your cupcakes into couture treats with store-bought decorations. And find tips on making your own. Check out the fabulous ideas HERE.
[tags]cupcakes, decorations, flowers, royal icing, gum paste, fondant[/tags]
How to Make Chocolate Bowls. Without the Balloons.
I believe ’tis standard practice to make chocolate bowls with balloons, sure. (See my former post HERE and bakerella’s recent chocolate cups HERE). But what if there is nary a … Read More...
6 Week Mini Challenge From The Loopy Ewe
Sheri, over at the Loopy Ewe, has a new 6 Week Mini Challenge for you! Here’s the Challenge: Knit a short-sleeved or sleeveless summer sweater/tank between now and July 1st.
Here’s the details: http://www.theloopyewe.com/sheri/category/contest
Who’s in?
New Release: Whiff of Joy Stamps
Whiff of Joy has a brand new collection of Get Well stamps, I love their Henry mouse stamps, he’s so sweet! Click here for their UK website or you can find their new stamp in the states at All that … Read More...
Bean Bag Numbers
This is a great craft to help your children learn about numbers! Create Studio shows you how! Perfect for a classroom game, or at home!
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible swim cover-up
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making these cute swim reversible swim cover-ups for little girls. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Tutorial: Easy applique with fusible webbing
Beth from Project: Project guest blogs over Come and See the Seitz with a tutorial showing how to use fusible webbing to make cute appliques for your sewing project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: How to clean your iron
Ironing is crucial to the success of a sewing project, but we often get so wrapped up in our love for fabrics, and machines, and gadgets that we forget that these workshorses need maintenance to continue to function properly. Head … Read More...
New Stamp Catalog: Close to My Heart
Close to My Heart has just released their new summer Idea Book and Catalog for 2010, it’s full of lots of new scrapbook kits, clear stamps, embellishments, ideas and techniques. You can flip through the catalog on-line by clicking here… Read More...
Freebie: Celebrate Flag Template
Download this printable flag template by Rhonna Farrer of House of Three. You can see a idea here of how they can be used. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Having a Ball
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Creative and Unusual Soap Designs
Toxel.com has a great collection of Creative and Unusual Soap Designs. My husband recently convinced me to watch all Star Wars movies, so I’m especially liking the Darth Vader soaps!