Get more from your die cuts by using both the positive and negative shapes. Hero Arts has an idea for two glittery die cut Christmas cards using both cuts of paper. Click here for the video tutorial.
-Heather
Pie in a Mason Jar Wedding Favors {Tutorial}
Delicious pie in a Mason jar is the perfect edible favor for a wedding! Check out this awesome tutorial at The Bride Link complete with a recipe and even a video! {Image by JoPhoto}
Looking for more … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Thanksgiving Journaling Cards from Me to You!
It’s the season of Thankfulness, and to thank you for being my loyal readers, I designed these free 4×6 journaling cards for Thanksgiving. CLICK HERE to download the PDF file. Once saved to your computer, you can print and cut … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Thanksgiving Placemat for Kids
What a great idea from Dabbles & Babbles for keeping the kids occupied while waiting for their big turkey dinner! Jamie used these printable place mats for kids last month when her family celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada. And now … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Papi
Etsy Shop of the Week – Dellamorte & Co.
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Dellamorte & Co. Dellamorte & Co. is the creative vision of artist Michael Locascio, an artist trained in classical sculpture, with an aesthetic that is one part classical and one part macabre gothic. Each … Read More...
$25 Target Gift Winner! {Latte Lover’s Bridal Shower}
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Latte Lover’s Bridal Shower Giveaway! The winner of the $25 gift card to Target is:
Comment #35 Christina C. The cupcake carrier and pan looks great! It makes so much sense … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute fabric gift card holder
Palak from Make It Handmade is over at Sew So Easy today with a tutorial showing how to make a little fabric envelope gift card holder. They’re quick to sew up and are a pretty way to present a gift … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity jeans
If you’re in the market for maternity jeans, the selection in the stores is far better now than it used to be. But it’s still a limited selection and they tend to be expensive. Abby from Sew Much Ado shows … Read More...
Book Page Napkin Rings Tutorial
Add a bit of vintage glam to your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception with sparkly napkin rings made from old book paper! The Graphics Fairy shares a step-by-step tutorial here.
Gift-Knitting Idea: Ava Mitts from Classic Elite
I guess it’s past time to start thinking about holiday knitting, so I thought I would share some really good, easy ideas that you can knit for gifts or for yourself this holiday season.
I love the Ava Mitts designed … Read More...
Peachy keen quilt and the quilter’s dilemma
In Ashley’s (Film in the Fridge) post about her peachy baby quilt she touches on the fundamental reason I send most of my quilt tops out instead of stitching them myself. As most of my quilts are gifts, … Read More...
Thanksgiving Pretzels
A kid friendly food that works great on adults as well? Yes, please!
1FineCookie has a treat for us for Thanksgiving and it involves chocolate, pretzels and caramel chews, with some leaves for decoarting!
Get the full details here: Thanksgiving … Read More...
DIY Christmas Tree Decoration Star
Star shaped lanterns for decorating your Christmas tree with, called Parol, are a specialty from Philippines. These lanterns are full of intricate designs in bright colors and some of these are handmade by families.
Just Craft Enough has made these … Read More...
Free pattern: Rohan Skater Shorts for little boys
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern over at Birch Fabrics for making her Rohan Skater Shorts for little boys. The long, loose shorts come past the knee and have large patch pockets. There’s also a faux fly … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn tab topped curtains into hidden back tab curtains
Remember when everyone wanted tab topped curtains? Now, not so much. Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can turn a set of tab topped curtains into back tabbed curtains where the tabs are hidden behind the curtain panel. … Read More...
How to make a modern style seasonal poster
Oh this so appeals to my love of modern art and repetition. Pop on over to the blog Literary Springs Designs to read how to make a modern style seasonal poster.
I bet this concept would work with any theme … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired hanging chalkboard, no sewing required
How cool is this vintage inspired hanging chalkboard? It turns out that you can make one very easily using chalkboard cloth
and a wooden dowel. You can make it as big or as small as you like to fit your … Read More...
Poinsettia Christmas tree skirt tutorial
Jess is a wife and the mother of three and loves crafts. She has a stunning “Christmas tree skirt DIY” for us to make with an excellent tutorial. Jess was inspired by a tree skirt from Garnet Hill and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick little fabric basket
Nicolette from Archie and the Rug guest blogs at Pearls & Scissors with a tutorial showing how to make a small fabric basket. It’s a quick little project. You can use the basket as a pretty presentation for a Christmas … Read More...