Because of CHA last week this week is going to be chocked full of great new releases. If you’re anything like me I hope you enjoy seeing all the wonderful new stamps and products coming out. It’s so hard … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleepy cat
The pattern for this sweet, sleepy cat is free for your personal use from Paula Storm. Yes! Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Deepa of This and That for pointing out this great find.
Vote in the “Summer” challenge at Polymer Clay Smooshers
It ends today, but there is still time to vote in the Artfire Polymer Clay Smooshers “Summer” themed challenge. Click here to visit the blog and pick your favorite!
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Piec-lique: Curved piecing technique
Simply Quilts guest Sharon Schamber demonstrates her Piec-lique technique she says makes curved piecing as easy as applique. Go here to get the tutorial. Go here for Piec-lique book info.
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…Tutorial: Herringbone stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas demonstrates using herringbone stitch as a fill stitch. She says this easy stitch is appropriate for beginners. See the tute.
Clearance on Disney items
Scrapbook.com is clearancing out hundreds of Disney themed items. Click here to go to sale.
After shave recipe
I got the recipe for this After Shave from Snowdrift Farm’s newsletter to promote Cremophor CO 40, which is hydrogenated castor oil. Cremophor CO 40 is an emulsifier and can be used to make clear water-based sprays and lotions and…
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
I got a sweet note from Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog suggesting that I feature Karen Ruane’s lovely work on Contemporary Embroidery blog. Meri says,
Exquisite embroidery! It is worth a detailed observation, I think.
I couldn’t agree more. I check her blog every…
Embroider a Victorian toy
I’ve seen versions of this Victorian toy many times, but I never knew it has a special name: thaumatrope. The disk has an image of a bird on one side and a cage on the other. Spin the disk and the…
New Disney and Sea World Papers
Reminisce has released two new lines that are perfect for your summer travel. Real Magic works for Disney or Theme Park projects, and Under the Sea for Sea World or other water related projects. Click here to go to the Reminisce site to…
Between a rock and an Artist’s Canvas
Over at Maya Made there are tons of charming ideas for creativity that she squeaks out of the day. I am a BIG fan of using rocks for fun and different things and she is a talented artist who writes and…
Between a rock and an Artist’s Canvas
Over at Maya Made there are tons of charming ideas for creativity that she squeaks out of the day. I am a BIG fan of using rocks for fun and different things and she is a talented artist who writes … Read More...
Tutorial: Rug from wool felt
Tutorial: Rug from wool felt
ReadyMade explains how to make a rug for your home from wool felt. It’s easier than you think, using fusible webbing to form the design. For extra durability, I might go ahead and stitch down all of the stripes. Go … Read More...
In Mourning, and… A Solution…
So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning…
In Mourning, and… A Solution…
So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning … Read More...
Scrapbook Blog of the Week
Hang out with Cindy Liebel, Two Peas Garden Girl, on her blog Life as We Live It. Cindy is an awesome, fun scrapper, and is also on the Design Teams for Dream Street Papers, and Scrapdoodles, a … Read More...
Scrapbook Blog of the Week
Hang out with Cindy Liebel, Two Peas Garden Girl, on her blog Life as We Live It. Cindy is an awesome, fun scrapper, and is also on the Design Teams for Dream Street Papers, and Scrapdoodles, a scrapbook store.
…Scrapbook Blog of the Week
Hang out with Cindy Liebel, Two Peas Garden Girl, on her blog Life as We Live It. Cindy is an awesome, fun scrapper, and is also on the Design Teams for Dream Street Papers, and Scrapdoodles, a scrapbook … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing down grosgrain ribbon
Grosgrain ribbon is an easy to to add a little bit of pop to your sewing project. Christine Sews shares a tutorial for sewing down grosgrain ribbon. Get the how-to.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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