It’s hard to believe Memorial Day is a week away! Where has this month gone?
This one is for my bacon lovers!
Bev Cooks posted this flag made from bacon, potatoes and Pillsbury pizza crust
. You can find the … Read More...
And the winner is……..
Congrats Teresa Gilpin! You’ve won the premiere issue of Willow and Sage magazine! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Make an Animal Circus Train
Today is Circus Day — the anniversary of Ringling Brother’s first circus which opened in 1884 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This circus train craft, made by Merrilee and her kids, is a perfect project for today!
All you need to make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to shorten a cuffed sleeve
Nicole from Liola Patterns shows how you can shorten a cuffed sleeve, like you find on a men’s dress shirt. Her method keeps all of the cuff and placket details intact by shortening from the shoulder. This is a particularly … Read More...
DIY Will You Be My Bridesmaid
Are you looking for a fun and cute way to ask a friend to be your bridesmaid? Look no further than this adorable tutorial shared over at Something Turquoise! Inexpensive Tiny Books from Printstagram tucked into a pretty package … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mint + Glittery Gold
Mint paired with sparkly gold is one of my favorite color combos! The Perfect Palette shares this happy color couple in an elegant and romantic inspiration board found here.
7 Candles For Your Memorial Day Celebration
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion that serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women who have fought for our country’s freedoms. It is a time to honor their service and sacrifice, to remember … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric and ribbon dog leash
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty dog leash out of scraps of fabric and ribbon. The scraps will get pieced together, so you can use even your shorter ribbon … Read More...
Project: Silverware Pocket for a Picnic
Using a small paper bag, some washi tape and a stamp add a really fun element to your next picnic with a fun silverware pocket. Find all the details over on the Some Odd Girl stamps blog.
-Heathe
Washi Tape Quick Crafts – Creative Mind Khadija
See how Khadija used washi tape to decorate this hair pin and planner diary. I love how washi tape quickly transforms items from “eh” to “amazing!”
See them here- Washi Tape Quick Crafts – Creative Mind Khadija.
Crochet Flutters By
My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks. She’s a delight! Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste. She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into … Read More...
Show & Tell | Scratch-Off Bow-Tie Father’s Day Card
Delia shares the information for making these cute bow-tie Father’s Day cards. They have a special detail inside: scratch off sentiments! She shows how she and her boys made them to get ready for Father’s Day, Sunday June 15th. … Read More...
Freebie |Berry Basket Project Life Organizer Template
I love this style of berry basket, and since we don’t get them like that over here I was happy to find this free template from Julie Campbell of Stamped in His Image. Even happier that she is sharing … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Whole Heart
I chose to feature My Whole Heart by Leanne Allinson because of the photo of her children, and because as a mother I instantly identified with her title. I loved the buttons and sequins too!
Tidbits about Leanne:
How long … Read More...
The Art of Color Polymer Clay Bootcamp
Heather Powers – who makes luscious beads over at Humblebeads and used to be the editor for this here blog – has an online class coming. It’s called the Art of Color and it will be a bit of a … Read More...
Party Ideas Super Hero
This DIY Super Hero party round-up is actually from my own son’s party. I created a theme around the backdrop wallpaper I picked up on sale for $14. It created an amazing cityscape that the kids loved having their photos … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Applique garden quilt
Wendy at Snippets of a Quilter just finished her “Le Jardin” quilt. She used a Bunny Hill pattern to applique a beautiful garden full of flowers, bunnies and more. Nice job!
Image credit: Snippets of a Quilter
Straight lines stitched and plowed
The quilting rows in the patchwork project (above), created by Svetlana of s.o.t.a.k. handmade, made me think of this photo I took of a farm field in the Mississippi Delta (below).
Simple lines make a strong design aesthetic, especially … Read More...
No Sew Felt Lollipops tutorial
Becky of “all in one days time” has this darling “No Sew Felt Lollipops tutorial” that would be perfect for so many occasions such and a children’s party or make them in Red, white and blue for the summer holidays. … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly skirt for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shows how you can make a pretty twirly skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You can probably find the pieces you need for this in your scrap bin, especially if you have … Read More...