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Inspiration du Jour | Let’s Go
I chose Let’s Go by Danielle de Konink because of the beach photo, and map themed papers will get me every time!
Tidbits about Danielle:
How long have you been scrapping? I found out about scrapbooking in 2004 during a … Read More...
Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
Need quick meals during the week?
The Country Cook has a meal that you just throw in the crock pot
in the morning and all you need to do is make noodles, potatoes or rice when you get home. Of … Read More...
DIY Perfume Lockets
Fragrant balms or perfume pots are very popular and we have blogged about them before but I just had to share this cute locket idea. Use lockets to create a hidden secret perfume pot. These would be amazingly beautiful in … Read More...
Make a Trifle Dish Quilt
For sweets, nothing says summer like strawberry trifle. It’s essential to use a glass bowl to see all the yummy layers of cake, whipped cream, and berries. The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a Trifle Dish Sew-Along where fabrics make … Read More...
Freebie: Sleepy Turtle
Oh sleepy turtle, how I understand your need for a nap. While we can’t take a quick turtle nap, we can indulge in a good cup of tea and wish for … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s wrap skirt
Nienke from Pienkel shares a free pattern for making a girl’s wrap skirt. It’s a quick, easy project. The simple lines make this a good project to show off a favorite fabric. Her pattern makes a skirt in a girl’s … Read More...
Freebie: Bee Focused
I really like this sampler. It is a gentle reminder that we should stay focused but never go overboard. It would be perfect for a craft room or an office. The little bees are just too cute for words. I’m … Read More...
5 ways to use freezer paper in your sewing room
Freezer paper is often overlooked in the sewing room, but it’s a versatile tool that can make your sewing projects easier and more precise.
It’s a handy material that you can use in a variety of ways to enhance your … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s hipster brief panties
Have you tried making your own underwear yet? If not, do it and I promise you’ll be hooked! My homemade undies are waaay more comfortable and a much higher quality than the cheap stuff you buy at the discount store. … Read More...
How to recycled junk mail and leaf flower art
I’ve posted about recycled paper flowers and crafts with junk mail but today’s project sent in by Elise featured at the blog Grow Creative has another fun element-real leaves with a touch of paint.
Love using natural materials … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s halter ruffle flower sundress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her very pretty Halter Style Ruffle Flower Sundress. An oversized ruffled flower covers most of the halter bodice. The bodice is made from a stretch knit, and … Read More...
Quiet Books FREE Pattern Directory
Quiet books are all the rage these days and they are darling and great learning tools. Jocelyn of “The Quit Book Blog” got involved with quiet books at the end of 2011, not too long before her first daughter was … Read More...
Tips: Choosing the Right Black Ink Pad
There are so many different types of inks on the market, especially the color probably most often used, black. It’s hard to know sometimes what the best ink is for your the stamping technique you’re doing, are you embossing, coloring … Read More...
DiY tutorial: felt pom flowers
Stephanie of the etsy shop “steph loves ben” tutorial “DiY tutorial: felt pom flowers” is featured on “CAKE” where they have insiring details for happy occasion. Stephanie felt pom flowers certainly fit thier criteria. She has a lovely tutorial with … Read More...
Rustic Glam Bridal Shower Ideas
My bridal shower was a very informal celebration, but I’m in love with the rustic glam bridal shower from the Hostess with the Mostess blog. This beautiful celebration mixes rustic elements like burlap and wood with glamorous and girly touches … Read More...
What Knitting Looks Like in Stock Photography
Lots of websites use stock photography to jazz up their sites without having to pay a photographer, but there are a lot of problem pictures out there for people who are really in the know. And sometimes even for people … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood handle doily purse
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how she made this lace purse out of a giant doily. The doily she used was 36″ in diameter, which sounds like one that was used as a small table covering. The repurposed lace and the … Read More...
Mistakes and the State of the Industry
I’ve been meaning to write for a while about a post from Pam MacKenzie about mistakes in knitting books and the state of the industry as more people self-publish and sell individual patterns rather than traditional print books.
I haven’t … Read More...
World’s 20 Best DIY Birdbath Ideas
[image from HomeTalk]
Most of us love the sound of birds chirping in our yards, and what better way to invite them in than to have a beautiful birdbath
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What are birdbaths?
As the name suggests, birdbaths are like … Read More...