Astrid from Sew Sixties has created a blog to chronicle her adventures in sewing the vintage patterns that she loves. If you’ve got an affinity for 1960s-ish patterns (and maybe more than a few stacked up waiting to be sewn), … Read More...
Snow Cone Roundup
Check out the kitchn for recipes for DIY snow cones and shaved ice. Find the roundup HERE, which includes raspberry-blueberry snow cones from epicurious. And for the old school purists, remember THIS is back.
Stockade Fence Plant Shelf
Gail from My Repurposed Life took an old piece of stockade fence and turned it into this totally cool plant shelf. I can see this fabulous work of art filled with potted plants, ivy, garden tools and gloves… oh the … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Stationery Set
(image by Hero Arts)
Visit Hero Arts and learn how to make a pretty stamped stationery set, included is a free lined paper download. Click here for instructions and the download.
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? … Read More...
Flip Flop Cupcakes
Love these flip flop cupcakes! Find tips on making them HERE at Inside BruCrew Life. And, they just so happen to be an entry for the Hoosier Homemade cupcake challenge I posted about recently.
[tags]flip flops, cupcakes, summer[/tags]
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Felt Pumpkin People DIY video
Watch this superb video on how to make these felt pumpkin people, created by artist Jennifer Murphy, a charming Halloween decoration perfect for the home. Jennifer was a guest on The Martha Stewart show where this video was filmed. … Read More...
Watermelon Chips
I am utterly fascinated by this experiment: dehydratin
g watermelon. What would be left? Watermelon chips. Find the how-tos HERE at Playing House.
Tutorial: Doggie bandana with reflective tape
Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape. He (or she) can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Pop-Tarts Sushi and Other Such Things
Click HERE to check out out the Serious Eats journey to Pop-Tarts World in Times Square in NYC. They sampled 14 “creations,” as they dub them, and rate them in a slideshow. I’m afraid the results aren’t promising. Sushi ranked … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a doily insert to a t-shirt
Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper bag skirt for little girls
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a paper bag skirt for little girls. Her version is pleated and cinched together with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
New Release: Inky Antics Stamps
The holidays will be here before we know it! It’s a wonderful time to stamp your own cards, gifts, table settings, treat bags, etc. and Inky Antics has got a bunch of great new stamps to … Read More...
Safe Team Masquerade Parade
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy posted about a variety of handmade facial masques created by some of their team members. Learn about these facial treatments here.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Illustrated Giveaway
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Illustrated
ISBN-10: 1592571549
COMPLETELY ILLUSTRATED … Sew easy!
With hundreds of black-and-white photos and line drawings and step-by-step instructions, readers will be sewing in no time. Features everything from hand-sew and “no sew” projects … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for cutting slippery fabrics
Alyson Clair guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with tips and tricks for cutting pattern pieces out of slippery like-t0-crawl-all-over-the-place fabrics. She explains how it’s done commercially, and then gives some tips that you can use … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy no-slip bookmark
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button. What a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mary Janes & Galoshes]
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Tutorial: Make eyecatching hangtags for your handmade items
Do you sell your handmade items at craft stores or craft fairs? If so, check out this tutorial by Emily fromSaltwater Kids She shows how to make your own eyecatching hangtags that will lend a more professional, upscale feel to … Read More...
Decoupage Pumpkins
Animal prints aren’t something that normally make it into my home decor, but I am in love with these pumpkins! There is just something so cool about these how could you not love them?
Tracy from Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures … Read More...
Beer Pops
Learn how to make beer popsicles (that is, a dessert my husband can get on board with) HERE at the kitchn.
[tags]beer, popsicles[/tags]