Over at Crafts On a Whim there is a really classy and cute tutorial on how to recycle and up-cycle for sure a tin pop (or tab) top can into a cute gift tin. It does require the type of can…
Foodie Roundup
Foodie Roundup
including this JellO fire hat from the Masked Mommy, a sushi “cake” from Instructables, and fairy cupcakes from By Little Hands.
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Cran-raspberry soap recipe
Try this summery sounding cold process soap recipe from Pine Meadows!
Cran-Raspberry Soap
Ingredients:
2 oz wt Sweet Almond Oil
4 oz wt Apricot Kernel Oil
4 oz wt Coconut Oil
3 oz wt Palm Oil
3 oz wt Palm Kernel Oil
2.33…
Tutorial: How to add thread to beading
Leslie Rogalski of Step-by-Step Beads discusses here why she would suggest working with shorter treads – to make a few reasons, less tangling and faster beading. It is a helpful little article.
If you are ready to take the step and stop…
Book Review: Happy Halloween!
Two of my favorite entities–Country Living and Sterling Publishing–have joined forces to give us a treat, Happy Halloween! This book has everything, and I mean everything, you need to spook, chill, carve, cook, sew, cut, serve, wear and decorate for Halloween. All…
Book Review: Happy Halloween!
Two of my favorite entities–Country Living and Sterling Publishing–have joined forces to give us a treat, Happy Halloween
! This book has everything, and I mean everything, you need to spook, chill, carve, cook, sew, cut, serve, wear and decorate … Read More...
Blog: Get Sketchy
image by Get Sketchy
image by Laurel and Get Sketchy
When I’m looking for inspiration or a new idea I love looking at sketches. They are a good way to jump start your creativity or give you a different perspective on a card…
Blog: Get Sketchy
When I’m looking for inspiration or a new idea I love looking at sketches. They are a good way to jump start your creativity or give you a different perspective on a card layout you might not have thought of … Read More...
English Mesh Lace
Another gorgeous pattern from the Walker Treasury Project. English Mesh Lace!
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
Needles: 5mm (US 
Gauge: 12 stitches/4?
Pattern: English Mesh Lace
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 6 sts
Book: Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 193
Wouldn’t this be pretty on socks? In…
Tutorial: Patchwork memo board
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this patchwork memo board. What a pretty place to post your notes!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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…Tutorial: Patchwork memo board
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this patchwork memo board. What a pretty place to post your notes!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, … Read More...
8 Photography Tips for Moms
Become a real Mom-a-razzi with these great tips from Elizabeth Hartford on Digital photography School. Click here to go to article
SharonB in CQ overdrive
SharonB’s Tumbling Blocks crazy quilt is going to be so freakin awesome. If you’ve been watching this series, you know the fabulousness of each crazy-quilted diamond. Now you’ve got to see her assembly process. Wow. Go to her blog post on Pin…
Free embroidery pattern from Posie
Yesterday’s guest artist for Hand Sewing Month on Sew, Mama, Sew! was blog queen Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy. Alicia is sharing her original Queen Anne’s Lace embroidery pattern. Awesome! I can think of lots of places this image would rock, in addition…
More self portraits
Like I’ve said before, I think self portraits are a great way to start off a new school year. They help the students get to know each other, break the ice, let the teacher know where the students are somewhat…
New tatting book from Jon Yusoff
Jon Yusoff’s latest book, Tatting with Rings, is available now. Jon says,
The designs in the book are worked around plastic rings that are wrapped with double stitches…There are basically three groups of designs;
1. Starter motifs that can be expanded upon with…
Felt-applique goodness from Lisajhoney
Oh. My. Goodness.
Run over the Penguin & Fish blog right now and take a gander at the work of featured artist Lisa of Lisajhoney. She makes the best felt play food ever! Just look at those puffs of whipped cream. If this…
Felt-applique goodness from Lisajhoney
Oh. My. Goodness.
Run over the Penguin & Fish blog right now and take a gander at the work of featured artist Lisa of Lisajhoney. She makes the best felt play food ever! Just look at those puffs of … Read More...
Free pattern: Mexico?
This week, doe-c-doe treats us to a little ethnic oddness in a free vintage pattern. Get the design.