The latest tutorial is up on the Ornamentea site. This time it is for these “Lace and Button” earrings. The mother of pearl vintage buttons and gunmetal finish findings are an excellent combination.
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FREE: Convert images to needlepoint patterns
You can turn a photo or artwork into a needlepoint pattern.
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Creating embroidered designs from your own images is a great way to customize your pastime and provide unique … Read More...
Free design from Di
Here’s a gift from Di van Niekerk of Crafting Unlimited: a sweet illustration that is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers. Di’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Titled Ever Watchful Sentries, this lovely painting by Serena Shaw is just perfect for embroidery, quilting,
Free desktop calendar from JMD Designs
April’s free desktop calendar featuring the stitching of Janet M. Davies is ready and waiting for you at the JMD Designs web site. Go get it.
Tutorial: DIY iron-on t-shirt decals from plastic bags
Filth Wizardry figured out how to make her own t-shirt iron-on decals using fused plastic bags. She shows what worked and what did not. She started with printed images on bags, but then expanded to create her own images by … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY iron-on t-shirt decals from plastic bags
Filth Wizardry figured out how to make her own t-shirt iron-on decals using fused plastic bags. She shows what worked and what did not. She started with printed images on bags, but then expanded to create her own images by … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make the Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts gives step-by-step instructions (with photos) for making the Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag. You can find the pattern for the bag at BurdaStyle, along with their downloadable instructions. BurdaStyle’s instructions seem fairly straightforward, but often it’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Krista Apron with shirred top
Elizabeth from Think Liz shares a free pattern on her blog for her Krista Apron. This apron is all girly-goodness with a ruffle at the bottom and a shirred top. Go to the free pattern.
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Free Card Sketch and Contest from Creative Imaginations
Here’s a free sketch and a challenge from Creative Imaginations. You can create a card using at least 80% Creative Imaginations products and upload it to their card sketch gallery by the end of the month and each month one … Read More...
Lots of Freebies!
Melissa Kaiserman has posted links to tons of free printables over at Write.Click.Scrapbook. Click here to go to post.
This scrapbooking layout uses KaiserCraft supplies.
Tutorial: Collage Cards
Ever wonder what to do with all the bits and pieces left over from a project? Julie Balzer takes you through a tutorial on using your scraps to make cards. Click here to go to tutorial on the Kenner Road … Read More...
Video: Low Light Photos
Photojojo has posted a video showing you how to take better photos in low light conditions. Click here to go to video.
Inspiration du Jour – Met Ma (With my Mom)
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
MARCH GIVEAWAY – WEEK #5
Allegro Madil is a bulky boucle yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% nylon with 82 yards per 50 gram ball. The color in this picture is a bit brighter than the skein I have in front of me. I’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk Flower Bib Necklace
This floral bib necklace tutorial from Terisa at Running With Scissors is excellent for a number of reasons. It has a ton of how-to tips, such as using matte medium and 3D crystal lacquer to enhance the flowers, and creating … Read More...
Free pattern: “Happy Feet” Felt Baby Booties
Head over to C & T Publishing blog for the free pattern for these “Happy Feet” felt baby booties. There are endless possibilties for customizing these little shoes with appliques and trims. Go to the free pattern.
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Rabbit Hole Pancakes
Now this is a way to get your Easter morning off to a fun start: a rabbit hole pancake stack. Find the how-tos HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric Happy Birthday banner
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Happy Birthday banner. Make one and create a new family birthday tradition! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add stitching to the back pockets of jeans for a designer look
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how you can add stitching to the back pockets of a pair of inexpensive jeans to get the look of a pair of high-end designer jeans without the huge pricetag. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make an Infinity Scarf
Homemade Mamas shows how to make an Infinity Scarf, a simple scarf that can be worn in many different ways. Not only is it versatile, it’s also a super easy sewing project! Go to the tutorial.
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