More s’mores! No campfire is needed!
Hungry Brownie has creatively turned this yummy campfire treat into a dessert dip. Make sure you tell the guests to be careful when dipping. The cast-iron pan
will still be hot from being in … Read More...
Week 3: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
The Stitchin’ Post is my nominee for this week’s best fabric shop storefront contest. First, I love the architectural style of the building, with aged looking bricks. The canopied and lighted entrance invites you in. The flower boxes add warmth … Read More...
Branching Coral Bookmarks tutorial
This “Branching Coral Bookmarks” is so delightful and what says summer better than something from the sea. This complete project has loads of pictures and pattern will help you create one too. Get over to “American felt and … Read More...
Vote for the Best in British Knits
Voting for the British Knitting Awards for 2014 is now open. There are 20 categories ranging from favorite yarns and companies to the best book of the year and favorite designer.
Two new categories this year are Best Brand for … Read More...
Winner- Wise Craft
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for a copy of Wise Craft.
Congrats to Jenna!
I’ve emailed you, please email me back to claim your prize! If I don’t hear back within one week, I’ll choose a … Read More...
Book Review- Shooting with Soul
Today I’m reviewing a copy of Shooting with Soul by Alessandra Cave
.
About the book-
“Shooting with Soul
is glorious and beautiful book for anyone who loves to take pictures. Whether you are an aspirational photographer, artist, creative … Read More...
DIY Painted Walking Sticks
Next time you go camping with the kids, bring along some paint, brushes, and Mod Podge
or clear acrylic sealer
. Those are all the supplies you need to make your own colorful walking sticks. If you make them the … Read More...
Host the Best Crafternoon Ever
Have you ever wanted to host a crafting party with your friends? WhimseyBox is sharing tips for throwing the best crafternoon ever on their blog. They tell you their secrets for picking a project, a location, and even snacks!
Learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower with a sparkly rhinestone center
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make this lovely fabric flower. Layers of folded fabric circles give it dimension, and a rhinestone center sparkles. She was able to get all of the pieces she needed to make … Read More...
Free pattern: Sienna bow back top for little girls
Jen from Eat. Sleep. MAKE. shares a free pattern for her Sienna top, a bow back t-shirt for little girls. This is SUCH a cute top!! The back of the shirt is scooped low, with two bows stitched across the … Read More...
Project: Rolling Cat Card
How fun is this roller skating kitty cat card?! Find out how to make a neat rolling card over on the Penny Black Stamps blog.
-Heather
Inspiration du Jour | Our Typical Summer Day
Our Typical Summer Day by Amber Kroening
What I loved:
- The sunburst background
- The bright colors
- The clothesline bunting
- The title treatment
Tidbits about Amber:
How long have you been scrapping? Off and on for about 10 years. Right now … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Anodized Beads
Emma Ralph makes fabulous clay beads and here’s a free tutorial of hers. The technique creates a faux anodized aluminum look. She uses her ultrafine glitter in the tutorial but mentions you can do this with mica powders or other … Read More...
Winner of 2 blank sample books and 2 of the 20 Ways to Draw books
Congrats go out to Cindy M. of Greer SC. She is the winner of the 2 “bulking dummies” blank sample books and copies of 20 Ways to Draw a Butterfly and 20 Ways to Draw a Tulip.
Looking for … Read More...
3 fun recycled jar projects
We all have jars and I bet if you read this blog you keep them to use to make pretty projects. Pop on over to The Country Woman Magazine’s web site for a tutorial on how to make photo frames … Read More...
Up cycle Old Sweaters Into a Pet-Friendly Bed
Tiffany Threadgould has her sweet doggie bed “Up cycle Old Sweaters Into a Pet-Friendly Bed” on “Made + Remade”! What a fun and cozy use for your old sweaters and I am sure your doggie will love it. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Make custom fabric designs using your sewing machine’s decorative stitches
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can use the decorative stitches on your machine to make a custom fabric design. This might be a little time consuming to do on a very large piece of fabric, but it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred summer top
Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how to use elastic thread shirring to make a cute and simple summer top. The elastic thread shirring creates a stretchy gathered bodice. The stretchy bodice will give you an extra season (or … Read More...
Tutorial: Seahorse Tote
Mark Montano shows how you can make this cute summer Seahorse Tote. It’s made from a sturdy cotton twill, with a pair of seahorses stenciled on it. Embellishments like fringe around the top, pearls for air bubbles, and aquarium gravel … Read More...
Freebie: Tarot Card Images
Dover Publications have several lovely Tarot Card images, like this Empress, to download for free, use them as coloring pages, shrink them for greeting cards or make your own Tarot deck. Click here to download (once there click the numbers … Read More...