Upcycle cereal boxes and papers into a Moleskin inspired journal or minibook. Click here to go to tutorial on The Long Thread
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out at Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Draft a front sloper for a child
LiEr from ikat bag shares part II of her series on drafting patterns for children with a tutorial explaining how to draft a front sloper. Her explanations are details and easy to understand – perfect for the novice (or wannabe … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless knit top with appliqued petal
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this stylish sleeveless knit top with a cascade of appliqued flower petals. The style of this top is spot on! It looks like it stepped right out of a trendy boutique. Get the … Read More...
Cookbook Giveaway!!!! Two Ways to Go Green: Preserving vs. Eating Fresh
Thanks to the generosity of From Storey Publishing, I have two yummy books to giveaway! in Put ’em Up: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, by Sherri Brooks Vinton and Recipes from the Root Cellar by Andrea … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable fabric flower embellishments
Jamielyn from I {heart} Naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Anthropologie-inspired flowers. Attached to a garment, headband, or brooch with Velcro dots, these stacked fabric blooms are interchangeable. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn jacket with kimono sleeves
Betty Kingston shares a free pattern for this newborn baby jacket with kimono sleeves. This would make an awesome baby gift! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Betty Kingston]
Video Tutorial: Border Punch Flowers
Tutorial: Make Your Own Embossing Plate
Click here to watch a great video from Margaret’s Crafts on how to make your own embossing texture plates for your Cuttlebug using punches and chipboard.
-Heather
Antique Sampler BOM a beauty
Sue from Sue Daley Designs shows off her finished Antique Sampler. It’s her new Block of the Month (BOM). Get more info here.
[tags]sampler quilt, antique, BOM, pattern[/tags]
SOME SWEET CROCHET
I ran across more sweet crochet when I was looking for baby things. Here are some of the goodies I found. Please let me know what you think or if you have any links to share with us. (Some are … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Bunting and Cupcake Toppers
This printable was meant for the 4th of July, but I think these colours can work for many things! Click here to go to freebie.
Neighborhood handmade and reuse stores
I was in Seattle this weekend for CCE (Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs) and one of the sponsors was a shop called NUBE Green right near the venue. I stopped in one day to see if they had a laptop sleeve … Read More...
Free Online Workshop: Art Journaling
This week, Julie Balzer hosts an art journaling workshop on her blog. Included are tutorials as well as guest posts. Click here for more info (scroll to end of her post).
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Pool Fun
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Deodorant
DeShawn Marie shares instructions for creating your own deodorant on her blog.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide “Making Natural Soaps” Giveaway
The Complete Idiots Guide to Making Natural Soaps
ISBN: 1101197846
Soapmaking has always been a popular craft with a dedicated group of followers, but with the explosion of urban homesteading and people looking to go green, noncrafters are now joining … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY leather or vinyl purse straps
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to make a set of leather or vinyl straps for a purse. They’re not difficult to make, and don’t require much material. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sailing on the Lake blouse
Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse. What a lovely top! Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sewing Princess]
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Book review and giveaway: Art Cloth
Art cloth, as conceived by Jane Dunnewold, is fabric on which complex layers of color and image have been built up. Art cloth can become the background for collage, art quilting, embroidery or other textile arts. Or it … Read More...
Tutorial: Slingback baby booties
Jackie from I Design shows how to use the sandal pattern she purchased from Sewing With Me to create a baby bootie fit for the tiniest fashionista. The open toe slingback style looks like a miniature version of grown-up lady … Read More...