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This is a great example of kaleidoscope caning without complex shading. If you just want to try one out, I’d recommend something along this line.
The original tutorial is in Russian. Here’s a link to an English translation. KalinkaPolinka’s … Read More...
Learn how to add color to your stamped images with Pan Pastels and water mark ink instead of a colored ink pad with this pretty technique from Isha Gupta. Find all the details over on Richard Garay’s blog.
-Heather
It’s not often that you find hat knitting patterns that are sized for pretty much everyone you know, from newborn babies to large adults, and even less common to find a hat pattern that everyone in that range might universally … Read More...
I am always on the lookout for places to put quotes as words are just about my favorite decor element. This stack of books with a quote printed on the white paper book covers is a great idea that anyone … Read More...
Anyone remember the TV show “Animaniacs”? I was in junior high or high school when it came out, and I had a friend who memorized the states and capitals song just for fun. I don’t know if he remembered any … Read More...
Rachel Teodoro shares a tutorial for making a lovely fold over clutch with a leather accent bottom. The fold over top has a zipper closure so all your stuff stays inside where it should be. The simple bag style is … Read More...
When I think of loom knitting, I usually think of hats and tube scarves, because to me that’s what looms are for. You’re supposed to use all the pegs all the time, right?
The truth is you can use just … Read More...
Swedish designer Ulla-Stina Wikander gives old household objects amazing new life by covering them with cross stitch.
Items such as rolling pins, trays and teapots are transformed with cross-stitch fabrics she’s purchased over the years. She started covering household items… Read More...
If you have ever wanted to impress the boys with your Quilting skills then this one might grab their attention. How super cool will you be when you hand them their own BB-8 Star Wars droid quilt! You can download … Read More...
An old sweater can make a beautiful new throw pillow cover! Dana from Wonder Forest has a tutorial showing how you can do it. It takes just a few seams and probably 30 minutes. I’m loving the black and white … Read More...
This lovely card was designed by Julia Stainton, she used gold foil with a stencil design over acetate for this really cool technique. Find out more about how she did it over on the Ellen Hudson blog.
-Heather
Got someone in your family who love the Disney princesses? Print them out this 2017 calendar which features a different princess each month.
Creative ways to use this free printable 2017 calendar include: as monthly intros in an annual album, … Read More...
Kim from Reposhture Studio shows how you can make a patchwork skirt from recycled sweaters. It’s a great way to use sweaters that are damaged, as you’ll be cutting panels from the sweater to sew together. I’d suggest using sweaters … Read More...
Actually, it doesn’t start until Feb. 1, which is maybe even better than starting at the beginning of the year, but this new knitalong from Berroco looks like a lot of fun and a great way to build some skills … Read More...
Giveaway-Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook: A practical guide to mixing paint and making style choices
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 12th 2017 and you are in the running for this spiral bound notebook with pockets to … Read More...
Rachel from Urban Acreage shows how you can make a wool felt tablet cover. The design is simple and easy to sew, but pretty in its simplicity. The edges of the wool felt won’t fray, so there’s no need to … Read More...
Thinking of doing your own Wedding hair to keep costs down? This Wedding Up Do is elegant and simple. You can check out the step by step tutorial video here. Remember to practice well before the big day to make … Read More...
Have you ever wanted to bottle up someone’s love? Well now you can, okay well sort of anyways. This free crochet pattern is for a Valentine’s theme cozy that sits on the top of a Canning jar. You can fill … Read More...
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Rocky Mountain Satchel. It has a long shoulder strap and also a pair of shorter straps for you to carry it in your hand. A small pocket on the side will keep your phone … Read More...
Show someone how nuts you are about them this Valentine’s Day with an adorable squirrel card. Kelly Latevola has a video tutorial on how to water color this stamp with Zig Clean Color Markers. You’ll also find lots of other … Read More...
