The winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway is….
That’s you, Liz B!
I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address. I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before … Read More...
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by Anne Weaver
The winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway is….
I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address. I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before … Read More...
Some of you may remember my raving over the impressive Washington Post Peeps Show contest last year (HERE). Well, it’s that time again! The 4th Annual Washington Post 2010 Peeps Contest. Contestants create a diorama of a … Read More...
Flower Soft, the cool sprinkles for your cards, has just released some lovely new stamp images called Moments in Time, they work so well with the Flower Soft product. They have also released Ultra Fine Flower Soft with even smaller … Read More...
by Terrye
I didn’t mention it in my Giveaway post, because I hadn’t taken pictures yet, but my absolute favorite, last minute, quick to knit item is wrist warmers.
Here is a picture of my latest pair, I picked up the yarn … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
I am very pleased to announce that Feltplanet has offered my reader’s 2-10 piece bags of their amazing 5 mm thick wool felt Shamrocks to 2 lucky winners. I ordered a bag of Shamrocks yesterday along with samples of this … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Becky Joiner shows her favorited method for making a faced waistband. It’s an easy way to create a high and tight waistband perfect for a short-waisted figure. Her tip for perfect stitching in the ditch is particularly helpful. See how … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Inadvertant Farmer shows how to turn a stray sock into a sweet kitty softie. Awww… isn’t he cute?? Look for a sock that has a different colored heel to highlight the shape of the kitty face. Go to the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Elsie Marley celebrates the boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a belt for a little boy. Snaps give it an all-boy look. Go to the tutorial.
Debbie Hodge discusses how to use the principle of alignments when designing a scrapbook page. In it she discusses how you can organise, group and create connections between elements on the page. Click here to go to article.
One of our readers recently posted this stunning stamped collage on our Craft Gossip flickr group and I wanted to share it with you all. Visit her blog Matz Monkey Farm for more information on her creative process and to … Read More...
Learn two methods for making tissue paper flowers, a current trend in paper crafting. Jen shows you how on the Scrapbook Trends Magazine blog. Click here to go to tutorial
Nathalie Kalbach of Scrapbook-Trends has released her first ever collection of papers, transparencies and stamps with the French manufacturer Sultane. The collection is comprised of six double sided 12×12 papers (12 designs in total) 15 transparencies and embellishment bands, and … Read More...
by jd wolfe
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In the latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine (March/April, 2010), I ran across a picture of some pretty magnets made of scraps of vintage doilies. Remarkable. So, I quickly typed in the web address and found the etsy.com site … Read More...
Get more inspiration from Davinie’s gallery and blog. You can also click here to see a tutorial she did showing you how to make the flowers on her layout!
Lark Handmade, Toy Sushi Train $89.00
How cute is this little wooden sushi train set. I have a 2 year old who would love this!! The price is a little high but the idea is priceless.
Check out the Lark … Read More...
There’s fresh glass at Double Helix and it sure looks beautiful! It’s called Clio and it’s a striking, color shifting, reducing glass that looks reddish orange in the picture. it just became available yesterday so I haven’t had the pleasure … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a pair of leg warmers for your toddler out of a pair of adult-sized knee socks. You can find knee socks in so many fun patterns – polka dots, stripes, novelty prints. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amber from M & A blog shows you how to make a handsome tie for your handsome little man. The tie is attached to a velcro neckband, which means easy on/easy off. Wouldn’t this be just the thing for his … Read More...
Silly Eagle Books has such a cute craft to go along with this book, Big Dog, Little Dog as well as perfectly timed for the Olympics. Find out how she made it here!
Teaching children science through touch and even taste is great! This Edible Kids Slime is perfect for talking about chemical reactions! Check out Craftbits to see how to make it!
Slime is making a comeback this year so be sure … Read More...