I was looking through the archives of one of my favorite bloggers, Elsie from A Beautiful Mess, and came across this post.
Elsie shares her top 5 tips for bloggers. I think are perfect for us indie artists that are … Read More...
Tutorial for Using Double Helix Glass
It’s Tutorial Saturday! Today I’m sharing a cool tutorial I found over at Double Helix Glassworks web site. They make all that wonderful silver glass bead makers love so much, myself included. The tutorial focuses on Triton and Psyche glass … Read More...
Clothespin Birds on a Branch
How adorable are these simple clothespin birds? I have a collection of clothespins in many different sizes and I think that making a family of these colorful birds is in my near future. Amanda has her birds hang out on … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric belts
In addition to defining your waistline, or the very practical purpose of keeping your pants up, a belt can add a pop of color or pattern to an outfit. Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued vinyl baby bib
Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this appliqued vinyl bib. The way she does the applique is so smart! Instead of putting the applique down on TOP of the vinyl, … Read More...
Product Release: Close to My Heart
The brand new catalog and idea book from Close to My Heart is out now. Full of new stamp sets, scrapbooking kits, embellishments and more. Click here to virtually flip the new book.
-Heather
Vote: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
I cannot wait to see the winner. You decide. When you go to the survey (just click the image), there will be a link to each week’s post which will include a photo of the shop I nominated for that … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tea Party
The cute, polymer clay kind of tea party treats as brought to you by the talented Etsy polymer clay folks:
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| A cocktail ring by DIVINEsweetness loaded with sweet treats for your tea party themed event. Or just to make you |
5 Nail and Jewelry Combos to try
Here are 5 jewelry and nail combos to try via Rachel Zoe’s website: thezoereport.
I love all the combinations but can’t go past the first one. All the combinations are chic and modern and they will go well whether … Read More...
Tutorial: Thrifted doily lace bowls
Emma from Emuse created these pretty lace bowls from thrifted doilies. Of course I love it that she shows them with vintage buttons! But you could put them in any room of your house – by the back door to … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddlers linen bloomer shorts
Olu from Needle and Ted guest blogs at Serger Pepper with a free pattern for these adorable linen bloomer shorts. They’re easy to sew, using just two pieces of fabric – a front and a back. The waistband is made … Read More...
Tips: Marker Coloring Tips
The Some Odd Girl stamps blog has 4 quick tips for coloring animal fur with markers, click here to check them out. -Heather
Tutorial: Silver lining felt cloud coasters
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial at Totally Stitchin’ showing how to make these silver lining felt cloud coasters. The silver lining comes from the metallic thread that she uses to stitch them together. Metallic thread can be … Read More...
SQUIRREL PINS TUTORIAL
Nicole is a South African living in Southern California and hosts the “The Felted Fox” and she has an adorable squirrel pins tutorial along with a free pattern for the squirrel face. I have to make this for my husband … Read More...
75 Sanity Saving Tips for Planning Kids Parties
Even if you love throwing parties for adults, you have to admit that entertaining a room full of children can be a rather stressful experience. Mums Make Lists has compiled a great collection of tips that are guaranteed to make … Read More...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More...
Prisons that offer Crochet programs
We all knew Crochet can help people. The concentration required to crochet helps people focus and when they focus, their mind is taken away from other matters.
And if you learn to crochet, you can create something. Not just for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch with eraser pocket
Katie from Made To Be A Momma shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for back-to-school time. The zippered pouch has a cute little pocket on the outside to hold an eraser. Or, put the pocket on the inside … Read More...
Maximizing Your Storage Space Outside Of Your Closet
We are not all blessed with the luxury of a wonderful walk in closet in every room of our home. In fact, it’s not very often that there are even walk in closet in the master bedroom, unless you have … Read More...
Pineapple Lamp made with Spoons
A lamp that looks like a pineapple? Made with 125 spoons? Yes, that is exactly what we are looking at.
This lamp takes work, but it is completely DIY and presumably lots of fun to make. And yes for adults … Read More...