Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that uses a resist method, like batik, but instead of using wax, you shape or fold the fabric. The creases or physical pressure of objects on the fabric will act as the resist.
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Baby Arm Inspired Bread
The Japanese come up with some of the most beautiful and creative items that you can’t imagine eating, but they can also come up with some bizarre things. I know I’ve said I could eat up a cute baby, but … Read More...
Jerk Pork Stuffed Bakes
Here is a great appetizer, snack or even light dinner for the weekend. Bring the island flavors to your table or the backyard barbecue. Mel from Tastes Spicey brings the island flavor to your kitchen with her recipes. She does … Read More...
At Home Helps You Get Ready to Celebrate the Arrival of Summer
At Home is a specialty retailer of home decor products with over 50,000 unique items, including furniture, garden, home textiles, housewares, patio, rugs, seasonal decor, tabletop décor, and wall decor. This means they specialize in pretty much everything you need … Read More...
Project: Die Cut Photo Pup Up Card
Shelly Hickox made this super cool Pop Up card using a photograph and a die cut of a chair. How cool it that?! It gets my mind thinking of all the different photos and dies I could combine………. This idea … Read More...
Process: Plus Side quilt with Carkai
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts outdid herself using the Plus Side pattern in a fresh way. Embracing a modern aesthetic, her choice to piece the top using, Carkai, by Carolyn Friedlander was spot on. She played with the layout until … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Blanc t-shirt
With casual style and a loose fit, the Blanc t-shirt is a great everyday tee! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making it. It’s quick to sew up – she’s able to make … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Paper Pumpkin Kit
There’s still a little time left to enter to win this months Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up. Click here to go to the original post to enter.
-Heather
DIY Garden Beds the Whole Family Can Help With
In case you needed another reason to garden, a bunch of evidence has sprouted up in the past few years showing that kids learn better and eat healthier when they have access to their own beds. Gardens stimulate little ones’ interest in ecology—and let them get their hands a little dirty in the process.
Craft Fair Resources for Newbies
If you have been thinking about selling you handmade products at craft fairs for the first time, then I would recommend checking out this post that Marie Segares shared on the Creative Income blog.
Marie shares links to some great … Read More...
Super Hero Spoon Puppets
These Superhero spoon puppets will take a little time to create the detail on the spoons but you could skip that part if the Kids are making them on their own. Use felt for the capes and markers for the … Read More...
Needlework Books That Will Rock Your World
So I might have a Craft crush or Plastic Canvas crush on Diane from Craftypod.com. When I was picking through her pages on Plastic Canvas (keep an eye out for some features from her site) I came across this article. … Read More...
Spring Writing – When It Rains
How cute it this umbrella and gumboots themed printable. This is a writing sheet by Make Kindergarten Teacher. You can download the free printable directly from his blog.
How To Crochet Video – Cowboy Booties
Learn how to make these cowboy/girl baby booties! Very quick to make up if you are used to crochet but not unachievable for a beginner.
Written pattern can be found here on their blog;
http://happyberrycrochet.blogspot.co….
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Add Some Warmth Quick with this Rainbow Colored Cowl
No matter the weather where you are, I think we can all appreciate instant gratification knitting projects. If it’s warm where you are now, maybe you don’t need a knit cowl, but you’ll be one step ahead of the weather … Read More...
Free pattern: Waldorf pocket doll
Cathy from Brambles & Blossoms shares a free pattern at Magic Onions for making the sweetest Waldorf style pocket dolls. The small fabric dolls are easy for small hands to hold and cuddle. She leaves the faces off to encourage … Read More...
Freebie: Bird Coloring Page
To get you excited for the next issue of The Coloring Studio publication Stampington is offering a free teaser page for you to download and color. It will be available June 1st in book and craft stores and on-line but … Read More...
20+ Free Mothers Day Printables
Celebrate your Mother or Grandmother by giving them something from the heart. Try these free printables in a frame or fill out the questionaire or print the cards!
Source: 20+ Free Mothers Day Printables | Live Randomly Simple
Choosing the Right Colored Pencils to Color With.
What do you use to color with? Markers? Pencils? I have a variety of mediums I love to use in my adult coloring books and a variety of brands.
I wanted to share this handy guide to choosing the best … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-roll knit and drapey fabrics for efficient storage
Most of us fold our fabric to store it. But some fabrics are more efficiently stored in rolls. Kristen from Create Kids Couture shows how to roll your fabric so it stores neatly on a shelf or in a drawer. … Read More...