Here is another fabulous post by The Artcademy perfect for Indie Artists. They’ve come up with a list of 20 ways that artists can turn browsers into buyers. They say: “It’s all in your first impression and if you … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for her Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls. Ir’s a short sleeve peasant style dress. You can make it from a bright cotton print and finish the sleeves and bottom hem with a … Read More...
DIY Penguin Cake Toppers
Cake decorating tutorials – in particular the fondant sculpting – seem to be perfect for polymer clay work. And, I have to say, of the very few cake toppers I’ve done I’ve done penguins TWICE. And they would have benefited … Read More...
Make the Perfect Summer Drink Station
Who doesn’t love a refreshing glass of cold lemonade on a warm summer’s day? That’s why this adorable lemonade stand is the perfect addition to your outdoor parties. When you’re done entertaining, you can pass it along to a budding … Read More...
Free tips for using fabric scraps
Rumi of 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog this beautifully stitched scrap quilt. A mini, she explains the top appeared in a Craftsy eBook that provides tips and project ideas for using up leftover scraps from sewing, quilting and crafting.
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Technique: Mono-printing with Stencils
Lee-Anne Cross is sharing a cool technique to get a mono-printed look using stencils. She uses Distress Ink applied over the stencil and then spritzed with water to make her colorful cards. Visit the Splitcoast Stampers site for step by … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and cotton storage baskets
Sew4Home shows how you can make these burlap and cotton storage baskets. The sides are slouchy but only slightly so. They’d be great for containerizing towels in the bathroom, or holding toys in a child’s room. They’d also make pretty … Read More...
Felt bow free pattern and tutorial
Jessica hosts “craftiness is not optional” is a wife and mother of 3 and loves all things crafty. She has this sweet tutorial on how to make felt bow. Look at the picture above of her little girl and how … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to unpick a serged seam
Ooooh, don’t you hate it when you realize you need to unpick a serged seam? All those threads, all those stitches! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings tells how to unpick a serged seam the quick way. Pull the right threads … Read More...
How to make a bud vase out of a surprise common item
When I first spotted this I thought it was a caste item and I liked the modern look of it. Well, it isn’t caste and when you go to the Curbly blog you will be so surprised at what it … Read More...
Knitting News: A Survivor Sweater, Inmates Knit for Charity and a Legacy of Knitting
The Oklahoma City bombing happened 20 years ago on Sunday, and one woman who was injured by the blast has knit a special sweater that holds the memories of those who were lost and what has happened since.
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Icing Daisy
One of my favorite flowers is the gerber daisy, but I love all daises in general. I remember plucking the petals to see if a boy loved me or not when I was younger. These beautiful daises can grace your … Read More...
Top 10 Ideas To Decorate Your Porch For Spring
We are no in full-blow Spring season, and if you are still looking for a great way to dress up your porch décor, this post is for you! Head over to Our Southern Home and see a list of the … Read More...
Silver Hair Is Trending Fast – Would You Do It?
I am just not sure about this Silver Hair trend. Would you do it? At some age level it’s going to look more OLD than TRENDY right? Probably in about 10-15 years, I will think it’s great as by then … Read More...
Larksfoot / Icicle Stitch Tutorial
Maya sent in her fantastic step by step Larksfoot or icicle stitch tutorial. Her images and attention to detail is excellent. Time to learn a new stitch or perhaps just tighten up your skills.
Freebie: Teacher’s Gift Printable
Say thank you to your child’s favorite teacher with this sweet ruler candy bar wrapper. You can even customize it with their name! Artist Claudine Hellmuth is offering this as a free download, click here to print it.
-Heather
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead earrings
I generate a lot of fabric scraps and I can’t seem to part with even the tiniest of pieces. I’m always on the lookout for good scrap-usin’ projects. These fabric covered earrings caught my eye as a fun way to … Read More...
Garden Rock Caterpillar
As I have been itching to get out and work in my garden, this fun project really caught my eye. Created by Nellie, and posted on her Nellie Bellie blog, suggests using this rock painting project as a way to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian maxi dress for girls
Celina from Petit à Petit and Family shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a girls’ Bohemian maxi dress. It’s such a pretty dress for late spring and summer. The long halter dress has a deep … Read More...
7 Ideas for DIY Signs As Wedding Decor
Looking for a way to save money on your wedding plans? Making your own decorations can save you quite a bit, and save you the hassle of trying to find someone to rent from. These 7 ideas a great for … Read More...