Lin Moon‘s experiment with needle weaving (per SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge) made me laugh out loud with delight. If you think this little glove is adorable, go over to Lin’s blog, Purple Fan, and see the … Read More...
DIY Icing Colors from Fruit and Veggies
Visit meals at home for how-tos on creating your own, natural, tinted icing from veggie and fruit juices HERE. As a cookie decorator, I’m afraid natural tints as these won’t meet every need I have for super-intricate designs (I simply must use…
DIY Icing Colors from Fruit and Veggies
Visit meals at home for how-tos on creating your own, natural, tinted icing from veggie and fruit juices HERE. As a cookie decorator, I’m afraid natural tints as these won’t meet every need I have for super-intricate designs (I … Read More...
Fabric swatch: Eiffel Tower
Natural whitening toothpaste recipe
Natural Whitening Toothpaste
3 min prep
By: Bella14Ragazza, via Recipezaar
I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this because fluoride is…
Natural whitening toothpaste recipe
Natural Whitening Toothpaste
3 min prep
By: Bella14Ragazza, via Recipezaar
I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this … Read More...
New site for needlepoint lovers
Laura Hughes has launched a rockin new web site, Not Your Grandmas Needlepoint. Laura says,
Not your Grandmas Needlepoint is unique, whimsical one of a kind, canvas design and needlepoint kits. My inspirations stem from pop culture and sixties psychedelia, which gives…
New product: Stitch Diaries
Little Shop of Stitches has introduced a new product that’s sure to warm the hearts of all kinds of needle artists: Stitch Diaries. The shop’s site says,
You can now organize your projects, stitches, thread selection all-in-one pocket size notebook. This easy to…
Free chart: Flower basket
This week’s free cross-stitch chart from The Chart Shop is this sweet flower basket designed by Christine-Ann Martin. Wouldn’t this make a perfect focal for a greeting card? Get the chart.
Free pattern and a stitch-along
Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny invites you to join her and her stitching friends in a free Bunny Stitch Along. Just sign up, download this adorable free pattern, and post your finished project in the flickr stream. Get the details from Nicole’s…
Go nuts for this cool hex nut coaster brought to you by Cathie Filian
Wondering what to make for Dad this Father’s Day? (June 21st) Cathie Filian has a ton of super fun and inovative projects including this fun hex nut coaster. If you have a Dad that would be into a hex nut coaster, I’ll…
Tutorial: Pretty ribbon flower brooch
Find out how to make this pretty ribbon flower corsage from Make It Do. Go to the tutorial.
[via Craftzine]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, ribbon, flower, corsage, pin, brooch
Tip: Strengthen Mother of Pearl buttons
Mother of Pearl buttons are pretty, but are easily broken or cracked. Off the Cuff Style shares a tip for strengthening Mother of Pearl buttons. See what to do.
Win a QuicKutz Silhouette
Head on over to the Hero Arts blog for a chance to win the Silhouette package shown above! Leave a comment on the posts from Monday to Friday this week for five chances to win! Go to contest
Technorati Tags: scrapbooking, quickutz,…
Win a QuicKutz Silhouette
Head on over to the Hero Arts blog for a chance to win the Silhouette package shown above! Leave a comment on the posts from Monday to Friday this week for five chances to win! Go to contest
[tags]scrapbooking, quickutz, … Read More...
Black and White Quilt Challenge
Image from bw quilt challenge
Check out Quilt Diva Julie’s entry in the Black and White Quilt Challenge. She named it Dave & Friends since the law firm she works for now has 12 partners. Read more about it here.
The host of the…
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week – June 8th
Check out Denise Laborde’s blog The Creative Juice Bar. Denise is an American living in France, and scraps and blogs in English, French and Spanish! She is on the Hambly Design Team as well as the Dt for Kits de…
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week – June 8th
Check out Denise Laborde’s blog The Creative Juice Bar. Denise is an American living in France, and scraps and blogs in English, French and Spanish! She is on the Hambly Design Team as well as the Dt for Kits … Read More...
CK Summer Camp
Join the folks on the Creating Keepsakes blog for summer camp July 13-17!
- FREE daily online classes
- Inspiring creativity challenges
- Exciting tips and techniques
- And more!
Registration is open, and everyone registering before June 30th will receive a free t-short iron on transfer. Go to…
Weekend Aussie Handmade Markets
I’ve been announcing tons of US indie craft markets lately, but those of you Down Under have been sorely neglected. Here’s a roundup of some local weekend craft markets going on now. Most happen monthly. Watch for more later this…