Varada sent in this post at the blog Naari-The Woman that has a tutorial for recycling a box into a frame. I also like that she framed an image that had been painted on a dried Banyan leaf. So I … Read More...
Giveaway: Courage Scrapbooking Kit
The folks at Ella Publishing are giving away this kit from Scrapping from the Inside Out. In the same post Rachel Kaufman explains how to create a layout with depth. Click here to go to giveaway. Entries close noon … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Song Sun Dress
Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane guest blogs over at Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Song Sun Dress. This easy gathered dress can be made for girls or women. Optional pockets and belt allow you … Read More...
DIY Ice Straws
Find tips on making ice straws HERE at Cupcakes and Cutlery,with links to this ice straw tray
at amazon, or these DIY ice straws at Apartment Therapy.
Tutorial: DIY naptime roll with built-in pillow
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making this DIY naptime roll. This kid-sized nap mat is soft and snuggly, and includes a pillow at the end for your child to lay her head on. When naptime is over, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric carnation
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation. It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly. This would make a pretty brooch or purse … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a cute notebook cover
Click over to Craft Passion to find out how to create a cute fabric cover for a notebook or journal. A loop of fabric provides a place to hold a pen and a magnetic snap closure makes it easy to … Read More...
American Crafts Goes Digital
American Crafts have taken some of their best-selling paper products and converted them to digital designs! The kits, ranging in price from$3.49 to $4.99 are available at Daisy Trail, an online digital retailer. Click here to go to store.
FUN HATS FOR BACK TO (PRE)SCHOOL
I don’t believe I know a single person who’s not a fan of Elmo, Grover, and Oscar. Do you?
This designer has created a collection of hats to honor our toddler’s favorite characters. Check here to make these cute caps.
Inspiration du Jour – Balance
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Read all about it: Getting the size right on a sewing pattern
There is little that is more frustrating than spending hours creating a garment only to realize at the end that you cut the garment out on the wrong size from the pattern. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking dedicates a post … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffled knit skirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses continues her Summer of Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous knee-length ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie. Made from knit fabric, it hugs … Read More...
Taste of a quilt from a pillow
Clair from Tea and Bickies says she ran out of time on a gift quilt for her daughter, so she made this pillow out of one of the leftover blocks instead. I’ve been known to change the title of a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Romantic lace-trimmed ruffle t-shirt refashion
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ella dress with ruffled neckline and sash
Susan from Living with Punks made this pretty dress for her daughter, and shares the pattern on her blog. This is such a pretty dress! A ruffle accents the neckline, while a sash ties around the gathered waist. The pattern … Read More...
New Fall Issue of KnitCircus!
The biggest and best issue ever!
Only $7.50 for 24 patterns including 2 limited time free downloads.
Stories titled Glitz and Glam On The Town,
Picnic in the Park and Warm the Ones You Love with hats, mittens, sweaters, socks, … Read More...
Adjustable Rolling Pin
For anybody out there taking notes on gifts for yours truly, please take note of this amazing kitchen tool by Joseph Joseph, the adjustable rolling pin. The clever switchable discs ensure even dough rolling. I’m already picturing perfectly level … Read More...
PB Inspired Armillary for the Yard
Christin at Pregnant with Power Tools recently showed us how to make an amazing armillary out of embroidery hoops to display in your home. This time, Christin went one step further, and using barrel hoops she created this fabulous piece … Read More...
The Wizard of Oz… Told through Cupcakes
Once again, I’m astounded by an event from Send in the Clowns (see here for my prior post). Check out this amazing Wizard of Oz party HERE. What got me? An avid fan of Wizard of Oz, one of … Read More...
Using Vinyl Decoration for Borders
The ladies at How Does She? are getting creative again! This time Alison will show you how to use a Dingbat font on your computer to create these super cute vinyl cut outs to use as a car themed bedroom … Read More...