Just in case you missed my contest announcement, you have until May 11th to enter for a chance to win a copy of Stitch ‘n Swap, compiled by Jake Finch of Generation Q Magazine. To enter, leave a … Read More...
Crocheted Treasures
My dear friend Laurie showed me her home renovations on a recent evening. The house she grew up in is now hers alone since her father passed away last year. She set about to update many areas, redecorate, and focus … Read More...
May Flowers
Pretty clay flowers showing up just in time for May:
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| Ranunculus Earrings by Segitanna | Cherry Blossom Beads by Tooaquarius |
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| Flower Bracelet by Natallinka | Lilac Brooch by Fionsstudio |
Check out this book on how to make polymer clay flowers.
How to make a vintage clipboard display
I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed linen napkins
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re … Read More...
Kids Sewing Projects: Heart Bookmarks
Greta one the hosts of “Squishy Cute Designs” has a projects for the kids to make mom for Mother’s Day. This is an easy hand-sewing project designed Greta; her “Heart Bookmarks”! She has a nice tutorial and pattern for you … Read More...
Free Tutorial Colorful Wool Felt Toadstools
Maureen co-hosts “twig and toadstool” along with Shanti and they are both moms and wives living in Ontario Canada. Maureen Designed and created the tutorial for these darling Toadstools and tells us that making them is an addiction. I think … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sock cat softie
Sock monkeys are cute, but being a crazy cat lady I tend to think that sock kitties are even cuter. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make him from the traditional brown … Read More...
Felt like a little flower bouquet Made into a Brooch
One year Lolly of “Lolly Chops” made her mother this sweet “flower bouquet” to wear on her special day. Everyone in the family is a “Chop”; even the pets, like Mom Chops etc. Lolly has a picture filled tutorial that … Read More...
Turn Your Child’s Doodles into a Felt Bracelet Tutorial
Lisa of “5 Orange Potatoes” is a stay at home, nature lovin’, felt lovin’, vegetarian earth mama! She has two lovely daughters, a hard-working husband and lots of animals- turtles, cats and dogs and has site that is filled with … Read More...
Technique: Stamping Resist with Gelatos
Heather Greenwood Designs has a tutorial for a cool stamping resist technique. Using clear heat embossing for the background you can then color over with Gelato sticks for a fun colorful background.
-Heather
Card Making – 6 Handmade Mother’s Day Cards
It’s almost time to celebrate all the mothers out there- why not show your mom how much you care with a handmade card this year? The best cards really are the ones that come from the heart, so here are … Read More...
Full of Winning!
Big congrats to Judy, who loves fresh pineapples! She won the book, Two Hour Cross Stitch: Flowers. Now, now…no sad faces! Just because you didn’t win this time doesn’t mean you won’t win the next … Read More...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
YAHOO! The winner of the book, Stitched Blooms: 300 Floral, Leaf & Border Motifs to Embroider is Karen Kennedy! Her favorite flower is a pansy. Thanks to everyone who participated. You guys rock my face off! No sad panda face … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow sunglass case
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a … Read More...
Kentucky Derby Pie Cupcakes includes Bourbon
And they’re off….
Are you into the Kentucky Derby? I have never watched a race, just the highlights on the news. I have some friends that are right into it with the hats and making sure the mint juleps are … Read More...
78 Projects to Knit for Moms and More
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your appreciation for the special moms in your life than by gifting them something handmade and unique. This roundup of 78 knitting patterns for moms is the … Read More...
Cactus of pins Tutorial
Want a plant that does not need water or care and decorate a corner of your home? Follow the instruction and picture and you too can have this pretty “Cactus of pins”! Anna of “Anna Evers” will show you just … Read More...
Book Review – Sew Together Grow Together by Trixi Symonds
Sew Together Grow Together
: ISBN 9780992402006 RRP$24.95 AU
This book is by Trixi Symonds from Colored Buttons.com. Sewing with kids can be fun but also a little frustrating, first you have to keep them amused and entertained whilst … Read More...
Party Food – Dinosaur food
Are you planning a Dinosaur themed party
? Maybe it is a Jurassic Park party
, no matter what the actual theme you are going to love these Dinosaur themed party food ideas. All of these snacks have the little … Read More...