This project would be is perfect for the older child finally ready to keep money on themselves and learn how to be thrifty…first by making their own wallet!! Crafts by Amanda is were you can find this great in depth … Read More...
April Challenge at Polymer Clay Central
The entries for the April Polymer Clay Central Challenge are up! The theme this month was “Animals,” and there are some great entries!
Click here to head over to the contest page and vote for your favorite!
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Ta Dah! Patchwork cake
Look what Bernise submitted to Sunday Sweets at Cake Wrecks. Makers Heather Corbett and Carol did a great job – check out the tiny stitches on the baby blanket and how it extends past the sides of the plate. … Read More...
New Website: Copic Markers
If you love to color your stamped images with Copic markers or if you’re interested in learning what these popular markers are all about you need to check out the brand new design of the iCopic website. There are new … Read More...
Tutorial: Tunic dress from a t-shirt
Cut Out + Keep user Rosie M. shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into this fabulous tunic dress. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rosie M. on Cut Out + Keep]
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Free pattern: Birdie and fish fleece pillows
You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens. Go to the pattern and instructions.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a round luggage tag
If you’ve got a plain black suitcase, then you know how difficult it can be to tell your suitcase apart from all the other plain black suitcases in the baggage claim area. Craft Apple shows how to make a round … Read More...
It’s Back… The Jell-O Mold Competition
It’s that time of year again. Time for Jell-O. The Jell-O Mold Competition. (My how quickly a year flies. It seems like just yesterday I posted on this. And then this featuring last year’s winners.) The competition is held … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tea tray ensemble
Lisa Cox shares a tutorial for this Breakfast in Bed ensemble over at QFD Creative. The ensemble includes everything you need to set a pretty tea tray – a crochet-edged fabric napkin, an appliqued tray cloth, and a patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making this Car Diddy bag. This handy bag hangs over the back of a car seat and serves equally well as a toy bag or a litter bag … Read More...
Project Video and Freebie: Stamped Purse Card and Template
Join Judi from Judi Kins for a fun heat embossing video where she’ll show you how to do a super cool technique called patent leather embossing to make a purse card, there is even a free downloadable template for the … Read More...
Free charts: Mother’s Day
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
DIY: Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up a pair of flip flops
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to dress up a pair of plain flip flops with the addition of some pretty fabric and trim. This is a quick, easy no-sew project. The white eyelet and jute she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tablecloth
Sew4Home shows how to make this reversible tablecloth. Contrast fabric peeks out at the corner flounces. What a fun look! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tufted Tweets fabric giveaway
If you have been following Laurie from Scarlet Fig like I have, then you may already know Kaufman fabrics has licensed two of her fabric lines and the first one Tufted Tweets (shown here in the Sorbet colorway) is due … Read More...
Project and Technique Video: Close To My Heart Stamping and Scrapbooking
Close To My Heart has a fun and informative new video out featuring a fun wall hanging project, how to make your own “puddle pad” technique usingRe-Inkers and how to use glitter rub ons. This video is filled with … Read More...
Tutorial: J.Crew-inspired tee with bow
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she recreated the look of a J. Crew shirt using two plain t-shirts and a bit of sewing know-how. She used one shirt as the base, and the other to … Read More...
It’s new: City Weekend fabric by Oliver + S
Do you love Oliver + S patterns for kids’ clothes? Well, now you can make Oliver + S designs out of Oliver + S fabric! Their line is called City Weekend and it will be produced by Moda. Look for … Read More...
Canned Unicorn
Mmmm. Canned unicorn meat
. What could be more lovely? Find this product, “an excellent source of sparkles,” HERE at Think Geek. And I thought unicorn meat was a myth. Like buffalo wings.
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