Mallory and Savannah are the brains behind “Classy Clutter” and they have some awesome crafts for us. Mallory saw a pillow at Z-Gallerie and decided she could make the same pillow at a fraction of the cost and here it … Read More...
Mixed-media doll stencils and fun faces download
Over at Altered Upcycling there are cool ideas for making mixed media dolls. They have stencils and a free dowload of tons of faces (we all know how challenging it can be to draw a face!) Pop on over to … Read More...
Once Most Prolific Knitter Has Died
Gwen Matthewman, an 86-year-old knitter who once held two world records, has died, according to reports from the Pontefract and Castleford Express.
Matthewman was once the fastest knitter in the world, at 111 stitches per minute (the current record … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage serape jean jacket
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow how you can use a vintage serape to add a splash of color to a plain denim jacket. The serape’s fringe becomes a fun detail on the back yoke of … Read More...
Tutorial: Semi-portable design wall
A design wall is essential for getting the best results when laying out a quilt top. Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios agrees, saying
The design wall has by far been the most valuable addition to my studio.
If you have … Read More...
Frugal Dream Garden List On A Low Budget
Are you dreaming of a beautiful garden but don’t have a lot of money to spend on it? Well, you’re in luck! The EmpressOfDirt has put together a fantastic list of 26 frugal gardening tips that will help you create … Read More...
Flower Pot Cookies
Spring is a couple of days away. It is my only sign of hope, since temperatures are below normal and the snow pile is still high and frozen solid.
Tonia at The Gunny Sack has created these adorable cookies that … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple reusable snack bags
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the … Read More...
Make Your Own Contact Paper Stickers with Kids
There is something very satisfying as spending quality time crafting with children, except, maybe, spending quality time making craft supplies with children!
I love working with clear Con-Tact paper and have used it in many aspects of crafting. I have … Read More...
DIY – Glitter Earring Studs
Using buttons and glitter you can create these elegant earrings. Alexandra Amarotico from She is Red shares her step by step tutorial. These earrings would look like diamond flicks if finished off in silver for a inexpensive Faux diamond look. … Read More...
Make a felt clutch Tutorial
Michele Ng of “Michele Ng” has a very good tutorial “Make a felt clutch Tutorial” that she is sharing with us. She is currently based in Singapore and she is a fashion designer, stylist and make-up artist and crafter. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Several ways to sew a ruffle
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight knit receiving blanket with contrast binding
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a receiving blanket from knit fabric. It’s a lightweight blanket, made from a single layer of knit fabric. Bright binding adds a punch of color. The rounded corners are … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple reversible placemat
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a simple reversible placemat you can use to freshen up your spring table. They’re super fast to make when you use double-sided quilted fabric. You can make 4 placemats from a yard of … Read More...
Technique: Using a Stencil as a Stamp
Get more from your stencils. The Bolton House blog has a really cool technique to share adhering stencils instead of stamps to clear acrylic blocks for mono print stamping. Click here to see how it’s done.
-Heather
The Pocket Source Website
The Pocket Source is a new website dedicated to everything pocket scrapbooking. Whatever system you use, Project Life
, Simple Stories
, Snap Albums….. you’re sure to find ideas and inspirations that you can adapt to your albums. And discover … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Candy Cache
St. Patrick’s Day and Polymer Clay
I found that a lot of my favourite polymer clay artists had shared their St. Patrick’s Day efforts on Flickr so the mosaic is a tad bigger than the norm. Enjoy the green!
How to glitter stencil recycled wine bottles
We all have bottles in one shape or another that we can use to dress up and then enjoy as vases or storage. KC sent in a link to her blog The Real Thing with the Coake Family where she … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Minky crocodile softie
Head over to Sew4Home for a free pattern for making this super cute stuffed crocodile. Look at all his sharp teeth! Luckily, they’re not sharp at all and this guy is totally huggable. He’s made from a soft Minky dot … Read More...