The Artist Stamper blog has directions for making this lovely stamped card inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt.
-Heather
A Wonderful Crochet Blanket
Check out this stunning blanket! Sheri LB pointed it out to me. I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me. This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mediterranean Landscape Cane
Almost all of the polymer clay work I do involves canes – canes to make beads, to decorate bowls with, to add to sculpted pieces. Some of those are simple canes and some are more complex. One type I’ve done … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and yarn loopy flowers
These loopy flowers look like they’d be so much fun to make! Yoonie from Yoonie at Home shares a tutorial showing how. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and gluing and rolling to make fabulous blooms. The yarn and felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro sundress from a men’s shirt
Lola Nova refashioned a large men’s button up shirt into this smart retro style sundress. Amazing! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her refashion makes use of just about every bit of the shirt. You’ll need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry burlap bunting
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this strawberry burlap bunting. The bright fabric toppers and those strawberry appliques are cute, cute, cute! Change out the applique shape and the color scheme, and you can make … Read More...
Technique: Faux Letter Press Card
Did you know you can add ink directly to your plastic embossing plates for a cool faux letter press look? The October Afternoon blog has the how to.
-Heather
Fall ’14 Twist Collective is Out
The newest issue of Twist Collective has been released, and it’s full of great projects for fall. There’s a lot of heavy cabling, stranded colorwork, textured stitches and other details that make for fun, warm and striking knitting.
In addition … Read More...
Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big … Read More...
12 Easy DIY Frozen Party Favors
Since I have a boy, Frozen isn’t too big of a deal at my house. But, I know my neices would love to receive any of the DIY Frozen Party Favors featured on the Chickabug Blog. This impressive roundup of … Read More...
Freebie: Back to School
For kids, back to school are three dirty words…to parents, those words are better than hitting the jackpot in Las Vegas. I can’t believe that we are on the downside of summer. So many of my friends have been telling … Read More...
Inspiration: Cinderella Beaded Embroidery
While surfing the web this morning, this amazing piece of beadwork caught my eye. I was absolutely blown away by the details and by the amount of work in this piece entitled, Cinderella by Sushicandy on Craftster.org. I can not … Read More...
6 Ways To Upcycle Your Old Tires
With all of the summer road trips and vacations we have been taking this summer, it’s sure to have been taking a toll on our vehicle tires. Keep these projects in mind before you take your car in for a … Read More...
Free pattern: Cupcake Dress for little girls
Lauren Dahl from Selvage Designs and Baste + Gather shares a free pattern for her Cupcake Dress for little girls. It’s a sweet empire waist halter dress. Elastic in the back is a comfortable fit and allows the dress to … Read More...
Giant Flash Card Art
Do you have a space you have been trying to find the perfect piece of art for? This great idea from Crafts by Courtney may be just what you are looking for. It would be so cute in a … Read More...
Cheeseburger Macaroni
No more Hamburger Helper
for me. I’m ashamed, but it was an easy quick meal on a busy night when I was too tired to cook, but needed to feed my family. I stopped buying it and I have found … Read More...
DIY – Barbed Wire Bracelet
These funky barbed wire wire wrapped bracelets/bangles are made using wrapped jewelry wire. I think the black one is my favorite but all together that would make a nice layered look. These are great for teenagers to make and wear … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bolster pillows
Susie from Threads On My Socks shares a tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Summer Taffy ruffled bolster pillow. The ruffles at the ends of the pillow give it a soft, romantic feel. It would make … Read More...
Back-to-School DIY Backpack Tag
Before the kids head off for the first day of school, help them make one of these fashionable tags for their backpack.
Kristi from Lolly Jane created this printable project for her preschooler but I think the colorful chevron … Read More...
Tutorial: Itti Bitti Tag Blanket
Amy from And Sew We Craft shares a tutorial showing how to make her Itti Bitti Tag Blanket. It’s a fabric square backed with a soft nubby Minky, with tags of ribbon peeking out from the edges. It’s a good … Read More...