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This gold sequin invitation is a freebie from downloadandprint.com. I had to share the design inspiration for the cascading sequin shower with you as it’s so pretty and dimensional. This would make elegant engagement party invitations. You could also … Read More...
I stumbled across this blog post by accident but found it very interesting. If you are new to soap making then make sure you pop over and have a read. The post shares intimate details of ingredients, helping you to … Read More...
As indie business owners, we all hit highs and low. To stay inspired, try reading other people’s success stories to find out how they overcome difficulties and navigate the world of business. These 5 books are worth reading and should … Read More...
If you live somewhere where it gets hot in the summer and you still want to be able to knit comfortably (maybe even outside), knitting washcloths and dishcloths is a great way to spend some of your summer knitting time. … Read More...
This creative project is a great way to encourage kids to use their creativity and it is also a great way to recycle plastic bottles. Use Vicki’s suggestions, shared in this blog post, but also make sure you let … Read More...
Lauren Dahl from Selvage Designs and Baste+Gather shares a free pattern for her Baby Got Back baby leggings. She designed this pattern to accommodate the cloth diapers her daughter wore when she was a baby. They have a higher rise … Read More...
There are tons of beautiful knits available that would be perfect for summer dresses, except for one thing – they’re too thin. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit sundress with a lining so … Read More...
Check out this video tutorial over on the Stampington and Company site and learn how to incorporate gesso, pain and stamps for a fun mixed media bird tag.
-Heather
Valerie Jardin at Digital Photography School reached out to social media and asked ” What is the most valuable photography tip you’ve gotten?” She received a plethora of responses, and in her article she shares 14 of them with … Read More...
The adorable photo in Monster High by *Kristine* pulled me in, and the great design kept me looking! I bet you won’t believe it when I tell you that this is a Christmas layout…..
Tidbits about Kristine:
How long have … Read More...
This is a neat one – a bouquet of lovely flower pens to give as a gift for your grads perhaps. The tutorial actually covers how to make your own air dry polymer clay but I’d be using my oven … Read More...
Rachael of Rachael Rabbit has launched Quilting a Memory and needs your help to get the word out. She explains:
I’m looking for US Service families who might be interested in the charitable services I provide – making quilts from … Read More...
Anna from Noodlehead shares a free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics for making her Snappy Mani Pouch. It’s a small fabric wallet with pockets to hold manicure necessities. A zippered pocket will hold clippers and emery boards, and a gathered … Read More...
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a toddler’s apron. It’s super easy to do, and you only need a fat quarterof fabric to make the main apron piece. You’ll also need some bias tape for trim … Read More...
Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can use fishing line to create a fancy curled hem. You’ll need to use really lightweight fabrics for this, such as a sheer organza or chiffon. This would be so pretty … Read More...
I love quick little patterns that I can work on while I am on a binge watch of Murder She Wrote. What? Don’t judge! The Daily Cross Stitch offer a free … Read More...
The majority of the houses in my town do not have air conditioning. It is only very hot about a week out of the year. We usually keep our doors open and let the breeze stop by for a … Read More...
Our Recycled Crafts editor Stephanie is running a giveaway on her personal blog, Craftside, that sewing folks might be interested in. She’s got 4 sewing books, 7 spools of Gütermann thread, a Dritz tape measure, and some pretty buttons to … Read More...
I have been looking for an easy pattern for this basket to make in felt and they use leather but the idea is the same. This tutorial “Folded leather basket: a minimalistic DIY” and pattern comes from “Between the Lines” … Read More...
Last year was the first for Spinzilla, a weeklong spinning competition that encourages groups and individuals to make as much yarn as they can to claim bragging rights (as well as a trophy and gift certificates for team members).… Read More...
