September, 11, 2014.
We remain unvanquished. We remain a free people. We remain united. We remain free in Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and justice for All. Take a moment to remember.
Tutorial: Tomato Cane
The adorable tomato earrings are actually partially caned – the slice detail is from a clever tomato cane by Shay Aaron. You can check out a photo tutorial for it on Shay’s Flickr.
My affection for all things tomato right … Read More...
Cabbage Leaf Mold from Colour de Verre
It’s new product time over at Colour de Verre. They’ve introduced the cabbage leaf mold, which if you follow their detailed instructions, will produce a very realistic cabbage leaf plate, and when combined in multiples, can make a fabulous … Read More...
Tutorial: Two headbands from one neck tie
Jen from Sea Lo Que Sea shows how you can make headbands out of old neck ties. In fact, you can make two headbands plus a removable bow embellishment out of one neck tie and a bit of elastic. Ties … Read More...
Holy Cowl Man! Scarf guy steals the show at iPhone 6 launch
Yes I know. Most of you are not worried about the latest iPhone that is come out from Apple. But stick with me, as during the launch of that phone (and several other things), the limelight was stolen by an … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy vintage lace tank top restyle
At I Always Pick the Thimble, you can see how a strip of vintage lace is all you need to update a plain tank. This would also work with a t-shirt or even a sweatshirt or boxy sweater for colder … Read More...
Freebie: Scarecrow Digital Stamp
This guy is all dress up and ready to scare on Halloween! Download this scary scarecrow digi stamp for free from Dearie Dolls. It’s available in color or black and white to color yourself. Perfect for a Halloween card or … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy cosmetic bag
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this boxy cosmetic bag. Fusible webbing between the outer layer and the lining gives the bag body so it holds its boxy shape. Pull tabs at either end make it easy … Read More...
Epic TMNT Party Ideas
With the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie coming out, there is a resurgence in the desire for these black-belted reptiles to be the center of birthday parties. If you don’t want to spend a lot on decorations, and are … Read More...
DIY Felt Halloween Ghost Bean Bags
Jessica of “thinking outside the sandbox” has this darling tutorial and her four year old daughter Sophia came up with this idea; girl ghosts with hair bows and some boy ghosts with silly mustaches to play a toss game with. … Read More...
Check out the Pantone Colors for Spring ’15
I know, I know, we just started talking about knitting for fall and winter and now the “experts” want us to start thinking about spring? So it is in fashion, and with New York Fashion Week in full swing, Pantone … Read More...
Tutorial: Sketched patches for a shirt or bag
These sketched patches are a cool accent for a shirt or jacket, or maybe even a backpack. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make them. Fabric markers make it … Read More...
More Knitting and Stitching from Popular Culture
Not long ago I brought you a roundup of Doctor Who inspired knitting patterns, and now there’s another great roundup of stitching inspired by TV and movies over at Knithacker you’ll want to check out.
The collection features a … Read More...
How to make a burlap covered recycled jar vase
Are you on the burlap bandwagon? I can’t say as I have made anything yet with it but this cute project that Keri Lee sent in looks like such an innovative way to use the burlap to hold the stems … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Sunshine Softie
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making her Sunshine Softie. Sewn from fleece, it’s soft for babies and toddlers to snuggle. The triangle rays around the edge are easy for … Read More...
6 Fall-Themed Pieces To Make With Polymer Clay
The season-best known as Fall will soon be upon us, and we will be enjoying cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, and the well-known aromas of baked goods. Why not bring in a touch of the season to your polymer clay crafting … Read More...
Think your house is messy? Think again…
In a powerful post titled Give Me Gratitude or Give Me Debt, NY Times best selling author, Glennon Doyle Melton talks about what is important in life and the all important role perspective plays in how we look at … Read More...
Beautiful DIY Organization Ideas
Do you like to have things organized, but want everything to look pretty as well? Honestly, there are not a lot of organization bins and storage solutions that are overly decorative and appealing to the eye. However, thanks to Pinterest … Read More...
DIY Steam Punk Necklace
I see a new trend emerging here “Steam Punk”. I am not sure it’s my kinda thing but I know it’s gaining in popularity so I am happy to continue to blog about it. This tutorial is from Crafts Unleashed… Read More...
DIY Holiday Wax Tarts
Make these holiday scented wax tarts for gifts this holiday season. (Yes Christmas is coming fast!). The recipe and FREE printable label can be found here at Soapdelinews.com. Create gift baskets with candles, oil burners and home made wax tarts … Read More...