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This week was all about the eye catching – neat patterns, vibrant colours. We have a yarn bowl by Angela Hickey (something I’d only seen in pottery clay and had a heck of a time making myself so this gives … Read More...
Dale of The City Quilter sent me this section of the current NY City Subway Map so I could share it here. With a million copies of the map due out this week, think of the people who will hear … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Heather of “Hello My Name is Heather” has the sweetest “Felt Spring Violets tutorial” and a pattern to download with the flower shapes. Heather suggests we use them to decorate a headband, ponytail holder, note card, pincushion, or a present … Read More...
Today Colour de Verre decided to tease us about new goodies that are coming soon. Can’t wait to see what it is. In the meantime they shared this tutorial that shows how to make wavy rods and frit balls that … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
I have never thought of this and I think it is very clever “needle felted Initials” from BH&G! Because felted textiles don’t fray, they’re perfect for cutout shapes and embellishments, such as a monogram. They used a Clover brand’s needle … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Amy of “H is For Handmade” has this stunning “Felt Chrysanthemum Pillow” with an excellent tutorial with loads of pictures to follow. I think this is so classy and loving black and white décor; I would have the pillow white … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Preethi from WIDI shares a tutorial for making this little girl’s pom pom twirly skirt. She calls it the Nirma skirt. It’s a gathered circle skirt with lots of swish when it’s twirled. The pom pom trim on this skirt … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
This is a cute little project from BH&G with instructions that you can make with the kids. “Pieced Felt Owl Pencil Holder” ENJOY!
The Digital Two For Tuesday blog has an adorable vintage image of a bunny band to download for free. What a cute Easter card this would make!
-Heather
Bread clips come in lots of pretty colors which makes them the perfect material for mini mosaic work (like when you mosaic with colored egg shells). Robin sent in this link to the blog Without a Map that features a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sara and Melissa from alice & lois design studios guest blog at Pretty Prudent today with a tutorial showing how to make a gauze swaddle blanket. Gauze makes awesome swaddle blankets because they’re stretchy and breathable. The blankets are easy … Read More...
Where I live, with spring comes plenty of dandelions. Usually I hope to get rid of them before they reach the stage this craft depicts, but we all know that can be hard to do!
What is not hard to … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Here is a giant list of what to use to clean almost everywhere in the house. It is Springtime folks!
The best part is that it is all on one page so you don’t need to click through 100’s of … Read More...
These cookies made me think of the Rabbit from Winnie-the-Pooh! So proud of his carrot patch.
Munchkin Munchies has created these cute cookies that look like carrots coming out of the ground. She gives you the sites to find the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to embellish a plain canvas tote with bold letter appliques. Her design was inspired a tote bag she saw recently online, which was a basic canvas tote with the word “totes” appliqued in large … Read More...
These simple twig bracelets are made using thin green vines that are wrapped, secured with glue and spray painted gold. Sometimes all you need is a little nature to make a big statement.
Every year we play host to a Easter Picnic in our local park. Every year I add a little more to the “theme” box and this year was no exception. Our Easter picnic takes place Easter Sunday so we have … Read More...
This needle case can only be called CUTE! Perfect for market stalls, gift cards or attach them to a business card for a marketing Keepsake!
Full tutorial can be found at E-eliseetc.com.
Pretty much every kid seems to love LEGOs- the little bricks have been the building material of choice for generations. From video games to movies to theme parks, LEGOs seem to lend themselves to virtually any subject or theme, … Read More...