Don’t you just love getting to know fellow artists? Me too! so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? Today I am interviewing Gareth Johnson, an artist from the UK!
> Who are you? Where are … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee mug organizer wrap
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how you can make a mug organizer. I love this!! The fabric organizer wraps around a standard coffee mug. There are pockets sewn all around the outside and the inside for pencils … Read More...
Hot Pants Tequila Cocktail
Let’s end National Tequila Day with a cocktail! It is Friday and five o’clock somewhere! This drink is a little unique in the fact that you are able to use a liqueur flavor of your choice. Of course, your choice … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt
Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it … Read More...
Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes
Here is recipe number two for National Tequila
Day! Here is a great recipe for those fresh strawberries, while they are still in season. This would be a great dessert to enjoy on a summer evening. You could also make … Read More...
25+ My Little Pony Party Ideas
If you have a daughter who loves My Little Pony, this roundup of party ideas from Totally the Bomb is sure to inspire your creativity. From cute invitations to clip-on pony ear or tail party favors, there are plenty … Read More...
Make Your Own Marbled Lamp From A Thrift Store Find
We all love a good thrift store find, but those treasures usually require a little TLC. This marbled lamp is the perfect addition to almost any space, and so easy to make it will leave you wondering why you’ve never … Read More...
Free pattern: Little boy’s neck tie
Polly from Pieces By Polly shares a free pattern at Fort Worth Fabric Studio for making a little boy’s neck tie. It looks like it’s been knotted around the neck, but it’s actually sewn on to a buttonhole elastic. She … Read More...
How To Make Margarita Macarons
Today is national Tequila day! I will have three recipes featuring tequila! First is this margarita macaron, which could also be used for national margarita day in February. The filling is made with tequila and lime. I wonder if I … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Bath Bomb Cupcakes
I think you are going to love this tutorial for these amazing Cupcake bath Bombs. They look good enough to eat (but please don’t).
The tutorial is the second version by Royalty soaps with lots of updates and new tips … Read More...
Look What Happens When You Mix Watercolor And Embroidery Together
It’s a special find when you come across a Mixed media project that looks amazing and pushes the boundaries. Who would think of mixing paints and stitches together for elegant and simple designer hoops. The full tutorial including which fabric … Read More...
7 Bobble Stitch Blankets You Will Want To Make
Bobble stitch, also known as puff stitch, is a versatile and visually striking crochet technique that can add dimension and texture to any project. It is a technique that creates small, raised bumps that resemble little bobbles, hence the name. … Read More...
Egg Carton Sea Creatures
I figured I would stick to the recycled beach crafts theme I have had going on the last couple of days so here are some more adorable sea creatures you can make! The octopus and crab projects I shared were … Read More...
Knitting for the Pope and Stitching a New Beginning
Two sweet knitting stories to end your week.
First, Virginia “Ginny” Burnett of Dawsonville, Georgia, is a 92-year-old knitter and devoted churchgoer who knits for a local church’s Loving Stitches Knitting Ministry. After the blessing of some hats knit for … Read More...
Winner: Big Book of Mod Podge
Congrats go out to Crystal A. of Mineola, TX as she is the winner of The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy
Winner: More Creative Lettering
Congrats go out to Shelly E. of San Mateo, CA is the winner of More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
22 recycled pill bottle ideas
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More...
Projects: 9 Metal Stamping Projects and Inspiration
Stamping on metal is a quite a bit different than stamping on paper but it opens up your crafting to lots of new ideas, techniques and mediums and you can also mix the two ideas. Stampington and Company has gathered … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Card Kit from Stampin’ Up
Hurry! There’s still time to enter the card kit giveaway from Stampin’ Up’s Paper Pumpkin. Click here to go to the original post to enter.
Good luck!
Heather
Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves
When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf … Read More...