Julie from It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute is hosting a giveaway for some custom baby accessories. Up for grabs is either a personalized taggie blanket, or a monogrammed burp cloth with matching diaper clutch. Get the details on the giveaway from … Read More...
Vitrum Studios – Can I Hang Out Here?
Here’s a place I’d like to visit. Just kind of hang out. Absorb the atmosphere. Take a few classes. It’s Vitrum Studios in Maryland. They are a very well rounded glass studio offering many levels and types of glass and jewelry…
Vitrum Studios – Can I Hang Out Here?
Here’s a place I’d like to visit. Just kind of hang out. Absorb the atmosphere. Take a few classes. It’s Vitrum Studios in Maryland. They are a very well rounded glass studio offering many levels and types of glass and … Read More...
Pottery Barn Inspired Felted Pumpkin on a budget!
This is the cutest idea to duplicate an expensive project on a budget. I found this pictorial tutorial on a really cool blog called “Living with Lindsay” where you will find some awesome ideas and photos. When making these pumpkins don’t…
Crafty and tech-y – How to make a solar powered bag
I love this tutorial on how to make a solar powered bag so that you can recharge all your various devices during the day. Very handy for those out and about people who also forget to charge their phone or music…
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More...
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this pretty Seashore…
Cupcake Cars
As found via CakeSpy: the Cupcake Car from Neiman Marcus. Really. A cupcake car. How cute but sort of odd would it be to drive around DC in one of these?
Rice Krispie Tricks and Treats
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins. 
Technorati Tags: rice krispie treats, pumpkins, Halloween
Halloween Rice Krispie Tricks and Treats
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins.
Inspiration: Wonderful Gallery
image by Sirpaliina
Check out this amazing gallery on Splitcoast Stampers by Sirpaliina, she does some wonderful work!!
-Heather
Free patterns: Christmas stitchery
Free patterns: Christmas stitchery
(1) Snowman needlepoint designed by Michele Wilcox from FreePatterns.com.
(2) Christmas rose from Among the Gum Trees.
(3) Joyeux Noel from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
narwhal necklace
Narwhals continue to be one of my favorite animals. Please to notice this cute blue narwhal necklace on Etsy.
Made by Cupcakes And Mace in New Zealand.
I also like the Running with Scissors necklace!
narwhal necklace
Narwhals continue to be one of my favorite animals. Please to notice this cute blue narwhal necklace on Etsy.
Made by Cupcakes And Mace in New Zealand.
I also like the Running with Scissors necklace!
Stuff Going On: Studio 34 Beads
Barbara Becker Simon will be teaching 3 new workshops at Studio 34 Beads in Rochester, NY. Check out her book published in August, Metal Clay Beads.
Also check out their huge variety of jewelry making classes held each month. October includes, among many…
Intro to Indian embroidery
Sailaja of Summers of India blog has posted an interesting introduction to traditional Indian embroideries. See the post.
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap
Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make…
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap
Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued fall fleece throw
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from U Create]