I recently picked up this wonderful new book at my library called Pretty Little Felts by Julie Collings, it’s full of wonderful mixed media projects using felt. There is a little stamping in the book but not much but there … Read More...
TEMPTING ADS – FINAL INSTALLATION
For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information. I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be … Read More...
What Do You Do With Glass?
My passion is glass. I melt it and form it into cute beads…pretty beads…sometimes beads that blow my mind. I also fuse glass into objects…functional art. A sink…a lamp…plates and bowls. Then there’s mosaic. Bits of glass and tiles adhered … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique Shopper patchwork bag
Lola from Lola… again! and Izzy & Ivy Designs shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this boutique shopper. This large patchwork bag is big enough to hold all the treasures you find while out thrifting, or perhaps to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow with remote control pocket from button-down shirt
Julie Kundhi from julie-k shows how she made these fabulous pillows out of old button-down shirts. The pockets get repurposed as remote control pockets. Brilliant! Get the how-to.
[photo from julie-k]
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Free Sewing pattern: Handbag from two fat quarters
Laura from We Wilsons has created a pattern for this handbag (and accompanying tiny drawstring bag) that you can make from a pair of fat quarters. It will be available for sale in her Etsy shop, but she’s allowing 500 … Read More...
Tutorial: Snuggie-style fleece blanket
Vietti View shows how you can make your own Snuggie-style blanket. For those who haven’t seen the cheesy commercials, a Snuggie is part blanket, part robe. It’s kind of a large fleece blanket with arms set in so you can … Read More...
How to make a fabric pumpkin wreath for fall
Here is another great tutorial brought to you from the blog Small Fry and Co. on making pumpkins that’s a bit different than Wednesday’s way, but just as cute and if you made some little recycled fabric pumpkins this is … Read More...
Freebie: Breast Cancer Awareness Digital Stamps
- image by Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff
Visit My Grafico to download a free copy of these breast cancer awareness digital stamps by Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff.
-HeatherLooking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.… Read More...
“Knitting Noro” Book Giveaway”
I have never used Noro yarns
or knit these patterns, but this book is filled with wonderful and fun projects for the fashion knitter and I will try one using Noro yarn. The colors are amazing as are the … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked fabric owls
Lollychops shares another cool idea using die-cut fabric shapes. This time she makes a little owl from a stack of fabric circles. (Of course, if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can always cut the shapes by hand.) … Read More...
25+ Genius Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Halloween is over, the costumes are back in the closet, and now you’re left staring at a mountain of candy. Maybe your kids scored big while trick-or-treating, or perhaps you went a little overboard with the “just in case” bags … Read More...
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Book Review – By Little Hands
by little hands – Written By Elyse Rosati
ISBN-10: 1425186025 RRP $23.95
This wonderful little book was sent to me for review by Elyse as I have a 2 year old girl that loves to craft.
This book is designed … Read More...
Hot Glass Show at SOFA Chicago
I mentioned the SOFA show in an earlier post about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit. For those who missed that post, SOFA is the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art show that’s held around the country a couple of times a … Read More...
“Make Your Presents Felt”
Chrissie the shop owner of “Make Your Presents Felt” does some wonderful designs with felt. I am totally in love with this Felt bead and wooden petal choker necklace. Her shop has some lovely items you have to see. I … Read More...
Sparkly couching for holiday projects
Here’s a beautiful stitch combo that practically demands to be used on your holiday projects. Imagine this sparkly couching in all golds or soft greens around the edge of a tree skirt or the cuff of a handmade stocking. SharonB… Read More...
Technique and Project Video: Diamond Glaze Cards
One of my favorite all tme products is Diamond Glaze, it’s a clear dimensional adhesive made by Judikins. There are lots of really cool techniques you can do with Diamond Glaze and in this great classic video Judi from … Read More...
KI Memories Deal of the Week
Snatch up this great birthday collection for a steal at $14.99 instead of $100! Click here to buy.
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Kirsty of kootoyoo cracks me up. Check out the glasses cases she created with expressive and appropriate emoticons as embellishment. Too cute! See the post.