The most obvious use for a seam ripper
is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read More...
New Release: The Greeting Farm Stamps
The Greeting Farm stamps has a brand new crop of stamps, some rubber and some digital, click here to see what’s new. My personal fave is this adorable Stamping Anya, how cute is she??
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps … Read More...
Giveaway: Stunning Makeup Case by Sylvie Thiel
I discovered Sylvie Thiel’s ETSY shop Lavender harvest’s and was totally blown away with her fascinating wool felt accessories. After corresponding with her she agreed to introduce her beautiful line of wool felt accessories to my readers by offering this … Read More...
An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives
Tattoo A Bag For Mom!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.com brings us this cool tote bag. Easy to knit in Lion Brand, Vanna’s Choice yarn. The tattoo is done with an intarsia technique, the perfect time for you to learn how to do this!
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bookmarks
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks. This is a great way to recycle! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: How to make a bow-tie
Prudent Baby shows how to make a bow-tie out of your favorite cotton fabric print. Think of all the fun possibilities!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Altered Photo Frame
I wanted to share with our readers this stunning altered photo frame posted on the Craft Gossip Flickr group by Matz Monkey Farms. Didn’t she do a wonderful job, what a pretty spring addition for any home! Click here to … Read More...
Scrap Green: Eco Green Crafts
Yesterday was Earth Day but we can do our bit for the earth every day! Eco Green Crafts is a new company that produces environmentally sound and safe products for crafters. Their line includes craft paints, stamping inks, organic glue … Read More...
MY MOTHER IN LAW’S MOTHER IN LAW’S TOTE
By now, you all know that I’m not the world’s best photographer. But, I had to TRY to show you this lovely tote. Here’s its story.
My mother in law is 87 years old. She married my now deceased father … Read More...
Match Tombow Pens to Bazzill Cardstock
Last year I wrote about the Bazzill Matchmaker Tool for matching their cardstocks with a variety of patterned paper lines. Now you can use the tool to match up your Tombow Dual brush Pens! An example is shown above. Click … Read More...
Article: 6 Cheats for Faster Scrapping
Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper has posted some great tips for scrapping faster. This information is very timely for those doing the Week in the Life Project. Click here to go to article.
Inspiration du Jour – Learning to read
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Totally Twisted Blog Tour and Giveaway!
Welcome to the 6th and final stop on the Totally Twisted Blog Tour! (If you are interested in checking out the previous stops, they will be listed at the end of this post.)
This blog tour celebrates the book T… Read More...
Tutorial: Apron with pockets from an embroidered pillowcase
Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase. The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase. This would be so lovely made out of an embroidered … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Make a bread bag from a tea towel
Emily from Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little bread bag from a tea towel. You can whip one out in no time (She made 6 of them in just half an … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE. Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features … Read More...
Party Cakes, no, Wait, Loaves
I just don’t know if I can get behind the party loaf. I think it’s because my corporeal response to seeing a sweet cake totally conflicts with the response after cutting into it and seeing salty things. I can absolutely, … Read More...