You might remember our previous post about Mary and her amazing Superhero Crochet Patterns and the copyright issues she ran into. You can read the full post about those patterns here.
“Mary has copyright issues so she is giving away … Read More...
Project: Spool Ornament
If you like a rustic holiday design then this spool ornament is perfect! Stamp up a small scene and wrap it around an empty wooden thread spool and add some rope, jingle bells and little pine cones for a cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Spooky skeleton cameo pillow
Oh, I am loving this spooky skeleton cameo throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial (and a template) for making it. The skeleton cameo is sweetly trimmed out with a white lace trim … Read More...
Feature Friday: Maristella
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy shop: Maristella. She specializes in sea jewelry made of Mediterranean seashells, corals, sand, sea glass, starfishes, moss and other natural items. You can buy handmade necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, keychains made especially and … Read More...
8 Resources and Free Printables for Adult Coloring
Earlier this month I asked you guys what you thought of the trendy “adult coloring books” and it seems like a lot of you love coloring, just like me!
If you’re like me, you love to relax and unwind by … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded swaddle blankets for baby and doll
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop showing how to make a hooded swaddle blanket. She makes it from a double gauze, which is light and breathable. Her post at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop … Read More...
Great Advice For Marathon Scrappers | Crops & Retreats
Have you ever spent an entire day or weekend getting your scrap on? if you regularly go to crops and retreats, or are lucky enough to spend an entire day scrapping, Gina at California Scrappin’ has some very helpful advice … Read More...
Kiln Carving – A New E-Book From Helios Fused Glass Studio
I saw a post that this was coming out…I really got excited about this one. It’s a direction I’ve been looking to for awhile now. Ta da! Here’s the book that will help you learn this very useful and versatile … Read More...
Technique: Highlighted Stamping
Jennifer McGuire has a super cool but super easy stamping technique on her blog. She stamped an all over background and then used white stamping ink and sponge to make a light highlighted area in the center of her card, … Read More...
Free pattern: Flowing Free Toddler Dress
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Flowing Free Toddler Dress. It’s a a loose fit tunic dress that’s great for play time! It has an A-line shape, with gathers at the front shoulder for a … Read More...
Skinny Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars
I love when a dessert recipe has the word “skinny” in it, that means I can eat my dessert with less guilt. At least that is what I will tell myself, when I eat more than one bar. Great dessert … Read More...
Pattern Designers Who Allow You To Sell Your Work Using Their Patterns
Do you sew using pdf patterns found online? Do you sell the handmade items you have made using those patterns?
Stephanie from Swoodson Says rounded up a list of PDF pattern designers who encourage and support handmade sellers to use … Read More...
Big, Bulky Yarn is Still in
Fall knitting season is definitely upon us, and the stories about fall fashion trends are starting to come in now that New York Fashion Week is done.
I hear from Glamour (because it’s the first place I looked) that neon … Read More...
Nutella Crepe Cake
I found and posted a 25 layer cream and crepe cake that looked heavenly. Now I have found it’s sinful counterpart using Nutella. Sorry fruit tart, you may not be the star of my birthday anymore. Who needs pancakes for … Read More...
Tutorial: How to turn corners with decorative stitches
Decorative sewing machine stitches are easy to sew when you’re just making a straight line, but what to do when you want your decorative stitching to turn a corner? Now it gets tricky! Don’t worry, though, Sew4Home has some help. … Read More...
Ultimate Spin Art Machine DIY
Did you ever make spin art as a kid? Well, here’s a secret- You don’t have to be a kid to make it!! That’s right, even you can make spin art!
Mark Montano posted a tutorial on how he made … Read More...
Cheese Bombs with Beer Cheese Dip
As with grocery shopping, looking for recipes when you are hungry is not a good idea. I’m pretty sure these would have spoken to me, even if I wasn’t hungry. Just look at the gooey cheese pouring out of the … Read More...
You’ll Never Guess What You Use To Make These Adorable Fall Acorns!
Fall decorating has got to be one of my favorite things to do. The textures and colors are absolutely wonderful, and because of such, there are so many options of things to craft with. This adorable acorn craft is not … Read More...
7 New Ways to Love a S’more
S’mores are the perfect fall party food. They’re cheap, easy to make, and universally appealing. But, the basic combo can get a little boring. This fun list of suggestions from Citrus and Cream will add a little pizzazz to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween ghost button art
Ashleigh from Living Off Love and Coffee shows how you can create this cute Halloween ghost button art. There’s no sewing required, just buttons and glue. It uses mostly white buttons, which I always seem to have an overabundance of … Read More...