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Victorians will once again be treated to Australia’s most popular craft event, the Craft & Quilt Fair when it returns to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from June 26 – 29, 2014.
Sewing newbies, hipsters, artists, designers, families and … Read More...
Gifts for the guys, the dads, uncles, stepdads – from the talented clayers:
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| Pretzel Magnet by Bananamoo | Cufflinks by KDGArt |
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| USB Drive / Miniature Camera by JnPol | Custom Settlers of Catan Board by VanGamble |
It’s barbecue season! Who is the master of the grill in your family? Me because I don’t like eating to late.
Here is a cute cupcake to share at the next barbecue or for Father’s Day.
Two Busy Blondes has … Read More...
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make this chunky braided fabric necklace. The braided fabric makes a lovely focal point! It’s a good project to use up scraps of fabric or, because you’ll only be … Read More...
Anne of Peacock Hill shows some cat love with this make, a quilted backpack. It’s her entry in the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge. Visit Anne’s blog to see more fabulous photos of her fab Fat Cat Backpack. The … Read More...
Meg says the 4th of July always seems to sneak up on her. But this year she has it cover with her “This stars and stripes wreath”. This is such a bright a lush 4th of July wreath and appears … Read More...
Liz from Cotton & Curls played with the stripes on some knit fabric to make this eye catching pencil skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she made it. She follows a basic stretch knit pencil skirt tutorial (linked to … Read More...
I first came across Emma Congdon’s beautiful cross stitch while looking through Cross Stitcher’s magazine. The bold bright colors and whimiscal design immediately drew me in. After cruising her Etsy shop, I was hooked! This professional graphic designer has some … Read More...
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews kicks off her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Back Dress. The deep scoop at the back is just the right amount of sexy, … Read More...
Now that the kids are out of school what are you going to do with them all day? Playing in traffic and hanging out on the corner is not an option….trust … Read More...
This color blocked necklace is created using polymer clay. The tutorial is easy to follow and can be adapted to suit your own style and color scheme. Full tutorial here.
If you are one of those ladies that think “man stink” is sexy then I am sorry I will never understand you. I can not stand the smell of sweat his or mine. I can tell when he has had … Read More...
These Chalkboard shirts could be used as a “Party Craft” or create a whole party theme around them. Teenagers will not only love making them but they get to write their own words onto the shirt over and over again. … Read More...
Liz of Lady Harvatine created this pretty lap quilt after watching the movie Frozen with her daughter. Her fabric choice of Kona solids in jewel tones was spot on – fit for a future Snow Queen. You can find … Read More...
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a throw pillow trimmed with custom piping. You can buy the piping premade at the fabric store, but the colors are so limited. And forget about … Read More...
The next time the kids start saying they are bored, why not show them how to make a simple shadow puppet theater. All you need is a box you can cut the bottom out of, some packing tape, and … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how to make a unique gardening apron that’s designed for the bending, squatting, and reaching that’s part and parcel of active gardening. The skirt is actually made in two pieces to allow for easy movement. There are eight … Read More...
Hey crafters/etsy sellers! Are you planning on going to an Etsy Craft Party near you?
Etsy Craft Party is a one-day celebration of meeting and making. You can host your own party or join one in your area.
This year’s … Read More...
Use a stencil and Pan Pastels for a soft water background, a great look to go with a lovely mermaid stamp or any ocean themed card. Find directions over at the Bombshell stamps blog.
-Heather
Simply Sweet Crochet is the perfect name for this book! All the designs are for lovely little girls – and will have you wanting to whip up some of them right away. Author Cony Larsen has created a collection of … Read More...
