This mixed media altered frame from Tim Holtz is stunning! Tim shares how he used printed tissue papers, stencils, glitter, embellishments and die cuts to make this lovely art piece on top of a plain picture frame. I love how … Read More...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More...
Tutorial: Succulent Wedding Favours
Emily of Merrypad mentions how she made the tiny succulent pots for her recent wedding out of clay. Her walkthrough is based on the tutorial by Rachel at Transient Expression.
You get to combine the insane popularity of teeny tiny … Read More...
Naomi Symmonds – Glass Artist
Over on Facebook I’m in a group called Glass Secessionism, which exposes me to a variety of glass artists work, as well as intelligent dialog about the future direction of glass art.Today Naomi Symmonds’ work was posted so I … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to a purse pattern
I’m a pocket person, especially in my purses. I rely on pockets to keep smaller items, like an SD card or a stray earring, from getting lost in the bottom of my purse. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew neoprene circle skirt
Geneva from A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this neoprene circle skirt. There’s no sewing involved. In fact, it’s just two simple cuts. How easy is that! She says neoprene is her go-to fabric for quick … Read More...
Celebrate with Your Own Donut Bar
Who doesn’t love to take a unique twist on the traditional? For instance, instead of a decorated cake at a birthday party, reception, or even just at your next family gathering in place of the “dessert table,” try this Donut … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a henley button placket to a shirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can add a henley style button placket to a t-shirt. It’s a partial button placket, one that doesn’t go the entire length of the shirt and only includes a few … Read More...
Yes, Men Knit, and It’s Not Even Shocking
This may be the first time ever I’ve seen a story about men knitting in a major publication that didn’t have the tone of “What? Men can knit?”
This piece from the Wall Street Journal is about a men’s knitting … Read More...
A frosting spatula put to use in the sewing room
I have a long spatula that I like to use for frosting cakes. Kate from See Kate Sew has one, too, but she uses it in the sewing room. I won’t tell you here what she uses it for, that … Read More...
BLT Dip
For me Labor Day weekend is the end of summer. I know it isn’t officially autumn till September, but it is the official end of the lazy days and kids are back to school.
We don’t have a party or … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner
This technique could be used for just about any theme all you need to do is choose the right t-shirt. Alix of the blog Joyaltee created a recycled t-shirt banner using a skull graphic t-shirt which makes it perfect for … Read More...
DIY Faux Decorated Pumpkins
Jen of “Craft-O-Maniac” decorated faux pumpkins and is sharing her ideas with us. She has one pumpkin that she painted black and turned it into an adorable cat. Her next one is painted in three colors white orange and yellow … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby doll receiving blanket
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making a receiving blanket for a baby doll. It’s a self-binding blanket, meaning that the edges of the back wrap to the front to cover the raw edges. The self-binding creates … Read More...
Freebie: Elf BBQ
Summer is coming to a close, Labor Day is just around the corner but there is still time for one last BBQ. These little elves have the right idea…have a little fun playing with their favorite pet while mom barbeques … Read More...
Freebie: National Dog Day
Happy National Dog Day! Today is a day to celebrate our pups and give them extra hugs and kisses…and baths. Are you dogs like mine? When I give them a bath you would think that I was torturing them. How … Read More...
Addicted to sugar in your drinks? Here is what you can do about it
The sugar skull spoon, because of its unique shape, reminds you every time you fill your coffee or tea or other beverages and foods with spoonfuls of sugar that it can be evil. It forms a shape of a skull … Read More...
Budget-Friendly Room Makeovers
Ok, let’s be real for a minute. Even if you love to decorate, no one really LOVES to spend money on it. Seriously. It’s one of those things that you love the outcome, but hate the process. And sometimes it’s … Read More...
Book Review + Giveaway: Beaded Bracelets
Today I am reviewing the book Beaded Bracelets by Claudine McCormack Jalajas
. Here’s a quick blurb about the book-
Beaded Bracelets (Running Press; August 2014; $18.00 US / $21.00 CAN) is a jewelry crafter’s guide to 25 original beaded … Read More...
Dollar Store Upcycle Earrings
The Crafted Sparrow shows you how to up-cycle or revamp these wooden dollar store earrings. Turn them into something fun and fashionable with a little paint. Great project for tweens and perfect for mass production for Christmas gifts (Yes Christmas … Read More...