Flame Tree Glass in Roswell, GA has a truly impressive roster of classes and instructors scheduled to teach at their facility. I couldn’t help but noticing that Loren Stump has been added to the schedule. This is something that shouldn’t … Read More...
This week in sewing giveaways
Kerry from Fabric Therapy shares a review of her new favorite pattern – the Sweet Pocket Pinafore by Heidi & Finn. She’s also giving away a free pattern of choice from a list of patterns that have been featured … Read More...
How To Make S’mores Chocolate Bark
I just can not get enough of s’mores twists (that is, s’mores ingredients, non-s’mores configuration, like here, or here, or here). So of course I love this s’mores bark from hippie hippie bakes. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More...
Mac n’ Cheese Cupcakes
Mac n’ cheese is my favorite food (well, at least in the savory category). If it’s on a menu anywhere I go, no matter what, I order it. But it’s not easy to find a way to include mac n’ … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Click here to flip through the new Hero Arts holiday stamp catalog, filled with great new cling, clear and wood mounted stamps for the holidays!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a back-to-school backpack
Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute back-to-school backpack. Get the how-to.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Cool idea: Stay-put necktie magic trick
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 Seam Tutu
You’ve made it through summer and gotten the kiddoes back to school. So now it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make her 2 Seam Tutu. Two seams – how easy is … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Faux leather baby booties Sewing Pattern
So, I recently decided to try my hand at making some cute baby booties, and let me tell you, it was so much fun! I found this great tutorial over at Leafy Treetop Spot, and it gave me the perfect … Read More...
CROCHETED ‘CORAL’ REEF
Remember this?
Crochet expertise combined with mathematical precision has created some wonderful projects, all ruffled and snuggly looking. Here’s the latest ‘twist’ on the Crocheted ‘Coral’ Reef:
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 24,2010 – September 2, 2010) – Riderwood residents are … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Bouquet de Roses from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(2) I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation from Kincavel Krosses
(3) Île déserte from Sylyne’s universe
(4) Bisco zigoui (in three colorways) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) Eléphant … Read More...
DIY Button Necklace Round Up
1: Nikki in Stitches shares this Video tutorial for making a button necklace.
2: Craftbits.com Vintage button necklace tutorial.
3: Handmade Portland has a tutorial for Susan Beal Buttons.
4: YellowBlackBird has this beautiful piece.
5: CraftWerk has a rustic … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic sleeve pattern to create different sleeve styles
The series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes at ikat bag continues! In this installment, Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to adapt a basic sleeve block for other styles. Once you have the basic sleeve block, a few … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Personalized nap-time towel mat
Marisa from The Mama Dramalogues and Elegant Snobbery shows how to make a personalized towel for nap-time at school. She took a pretty towel and then appliqued the letters of her child’s name. Cute, cute! Get the tutorial at The … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Ruffle dress refashion
Paige from Simply Handmade by Paige and Pink Lemonade Store shows how she refashioned a too-big knit dress into this fabulous number. The simple black dress is the perfect backdrop for the ruffle and cluster of rolled fabric flowers at … Read More...
Send Me Your Organizing Posts!
I’ve collected some pretty cool posts recently about organizing your craft rooms, pantries, and other parts of the home. So many crafty minds out there, I don’t want to miss any! So if you have a post on your blog, … Read More...
A hexie lover teaches binding
There are two ways to finish off a hexagon creation – either you add half hexies and bind a straight edge or you bind the zigzag edge. Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt first showed us how to create her signature … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered sleeping bags for small dolls or stuffed animals
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make an itty bitty zippered sleeping bag, sized just right for a child’s small doll or stuffed animal. These small sleeping bags will keep your child’s stuffed animals snug and cozy on their … Read More...
Recycle Your Lunch!
Searching for items for your kids to use for crafts? Look no further than their lunchbox! Alpha Mom has such a cute idea (eco-friendly too) for re-using many plastics and other items that would normally be thrown away in the … Read More...
Freebie: Balloon Girl Digital Stamp
Click here to download this sweet balloon girl digital stamp for free from Back to Paper.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check … Read More...