We don’t have football parties, but the family will sit down together to watch the game. Of course, we have the essential snacks and food to enjoy the game and commercials. This year I’ll do more than wings and pizza … Read More...
DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder
Can I get a show of hands for who has actually burnt themselves or a table top whilst in control of a hot glue gun? Seriously these things should come with bigger warnings, because even though I know it’s “Hot … Read More...
DIY – Neon Nail Polish Necklace
Neon is all the rage right now but for how long? Investing in a piece of jewelry be it your DIY time or money could be costly. This tutorial re-purposes outdated rhinestone jewelry into some fresh and new. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather oyster knife carrying case
Alida from Alida Makes shows how she made this leather carrying case for her husband’s new set of oyster knives. The roll-up case has pockets inside to hold 4 oyster knives. It rolls up and ties shut. The leather is … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit heart dress for little girls
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make the cutest little girl’s dress. It’s an A-line dress from knit fabric with three-quarter sleeves and an oversized heart reverse appliqued at the hem. … Read More...
Tutorial: Moby style wrap carrier
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a Moby style baby wrap carrier. Her first tutorial how to make the basic wrap out of knit fabric. She follows it with a guest tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Double welt pocket with a button loop closure
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how to make a double welt pocket with a button loop. You can use contrasting fabric for the welts, as she did, or the same fabric as the rest of the garment. For a … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart tree Valentine throw pillow
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make this heart tree throw pillow to decorate for Valentines’ Day. She includes a pattern for the tree shape and the heart leaves. The heart tree is easily made using fusible webbing. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Foam Stamps
Can find the right stamp for your project? Make your own simple shaped stamped from foam, the In La La Land blog has all the details. I love the trendy arrows and chevron she made!
-Heather
CHA Armchair Attendee Week at Right Side Up
Vivian Masket, a scrapbook project designer for several well known manufacturers is virtually taking us to CHA Winter 2014 with her Armchair Attendee week.
Here is how it works in her own words
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- In the weeks leading up to the
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In Getting Started With Scrapbooking
Phyllis Matthews helps you to create your very first scrapbook. She outlines the beginning steps you need to take, then carries you through completing your first page, and eventually a … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Balls
Use up your paper scraps to make these paper balls for making garlands. You’ll also need a circle punch and some string or twine. Get all the details over at sol da eira.
Inspiration du Jour | A Joyful Day
DIY Wedding Favor Soaps
These Soaps by Latikasoap are adorable and perfect for mass production. Create wedding favors, party favors or baskets of soap for loved ones with this easy cookie cutter style recipe. Thread some ribbon or rope through whilst it is still … Read More...
Fantastical Clay
This week seems to be all about the fantasy finds in clay – fairytales, fabulous colour and sweet themes.
1. Earrings, 2. winter baby polymer clay painting, 3. Everylasting Terrariums, 4. Lulus Hivernatus
It’s a Bronwen Heilman Newsletter!
If you are a regular reader of my blog here you know that I’m a big fan of Bronwen, as well as a friend…so here’s her first newsletter for 2014. She’s a traveling lady with a show coming up … Read More...
DIY Wedding Guest Book
This beautiful wedding guest book was made by Amber of Living Your Creative. I think the ivory, gray, and pink color palette is so soft and elegant, but of course you can customize to any colors you choose. Get … Read More...
DIY Valentines Pin Cushion
Angelina of “JoJo & Eloise” has this adorable “DIY Valentines Pin Cushion” for us to make with a red heart on white and white heart on red. She has an amazing step-by-step tutorial; so we can’t go wrong. Thanks for … Read More...
Technique: Paper Marbling
Combine your stamping ink pad refills with shaving cream (yes, shaving cream!:)) for a cool marbling technique, perfect for tags and card backgrounds. Find directions over on the Damask Love blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: The Chrysi Pin (for Valentine)
Susan of “Living with Punks” has a tutorial for these easy and gorgeous flowers. Note her colors and remember the green for Saint Pat’s Day; I love the red for Valentine’s Day. She is Mama to 3 little punks and … Read More...