These beautiful rainbow earrings are from the Etsy Store of Galiga.
I love the the seller not only gives you a decent price for these earrings, she also gives you advice on how to store them and wear them.
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Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger
There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pillowcases
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase. It’s an easy project to make. They show it as a project to liven up kids’ bedding, and they suggest using bright, bold prints to give it a playful look. But you … Read More...
Work From Home? Check Out These Shed-Headquarters!
The lighter side of real estate has put together a range of solutions for those working from home. But don’t worry, these solutions are not your average run of the mill, office or study.
These are sheds that have been … Read More...
DIY Gold Foil Infinity Scarves
This is not actually “gold foiling” but it looks like it and it is way easier, according to the ladies at A Joyful Riot! You just need some simple infinity scarves, gold paint, fabric medium and a paint brush- I … Read More...
Saturday Inspirations Week 6
Here is this week’s inspiration piece!
Talk about a light bulb moment! Source
I loved the title placement and the large light bulb, as well as the three circles, so I focused on those for my page.
Because of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap magnets
Melissa of A Happy Stitch did a guest post at Andrea’s Notebook showing how she made these scrappy fabric magnets. She displays them on her fridge atop a metal board. Now, that’s a brilliant solution for anyone who has a … Read More...
Quilts and textile art at AQC 2015
Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running Thursday April 16th through Sunday April 19th at the Royal … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Placecard Holders
Not strictly wedding related but could work well – these marbled placecard holders could be done to match any decor or colour scheme. Marbling is a great technique that works well with a few colours. Keep an eye on how … Read More...
Pretzel Trees
Here is a fun craft to do with the kids and would also been fun as a party craft. Make trees out of pretzels, Oreos and chocolate candy melts. You can package the candy melts in snack size bags and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out t-shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a heart cutout t-shirt, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors to make one. It looks to be a quick, fun project.
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Tutorial: Make a Long Stem Felt Rose
Pink roses in general are given to those whom you want to show thankfulness, admiration, and happiness; so they make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Jessika Hepburn the editor of “Oh My Handmade Goodness” made her flower with wool felt … Read More...
Knitting in the Faroe Islands, and on Outlander
I found a couple of fun articles related to knitting this week that I thought you’d enjoy.
First up, a Guardian reporter traveled to the Faroe Islands (a collection of 18 islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland) to learn … Read More...
How to make 50 Outdoor games
Nothing beats playing outside when the weather is nice. And games that bring out the competitive side in family and friends can build memories that will last a lifetime. This first doughnut eating game is definitely happening at my next … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage cactus pincushion
The needles on this cactus are actually sewing pins. That’s because the cactus is actually a pincushion. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it from a vintage pattern, which she shares in the post. The pattern originally appeared … Read More...
Earth Day Cookies
Looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate Earth Day? These adorable cookies are the perfect treat for a school party, a family gathering, or even just a simple celebration at home. I’ve always believed in the importance of … Read More...
7 DIY Projects To Dress Up Your Office Space
If you work out of the home, then you know how much you want to be comfortable in your work space being that you spend the majority of your time there. If you have a desk or your own office … Read More...
Learn How to Make a Graduation Hat Cake
If you’re a baker, this lovely graduation hat cake would be a fabulous way to honor the accomplishments of a special graduate in your life. It’s a sheet cake topped with buttercream roses and a fondant graduation cap and diploma.… Read More...
7 Attic Transformations That Will Leave You In Awe
An attic space can be a very overlooked area in a home, and while most people use their attic area for storage, some are taking on the task of transforming it into extra living space. If you have an attic … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon roll
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can make a crayon roll. I’m sure you’ve seen these before. The fabric rolls have pockets to hold a set of crayons. A ribbon at the side ties it closed so you can … Read More...