Sweaters with giant appliques or designs stitched into the sweater are super popular right now. Havalah from Sisters, Sisters shows how you can DIY the look by making your own giant applique on a plain sweater. I have a handful … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case
This leather glasses case is super simple to make. It’s just one easy shape to cut, and one seam to sew. There’s no template needed and no finishing edges. Caila from Caila Made tells how to do it. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a ruffle scarf to keep your neck warm during the colder weather. It’s gorgeous out of the crushed velvet that she used, but it would be nice out … Read More...
Project: Snowman Package
Here’s cute packaging idea……..Wrap a tall container (I think a Pringles can would be perfect!) with holiday pattern paper , add some punched eyes, nose and mouth and you’ve got an adorable snowman gift box! Find more info over on … Read More...
Freebie | Photography Prop Check List for Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking
Do you take photos of your paper crafts and scrapbooking projects to share online? If you’ve been thinking about improving those photos by using styling, here is a great checklist for you. Jennifer Gallacher from In-Site-Full shares this list of … Read More...
Freebie | Love One Another Word Art
As part of her birthday celebrations, Ali Edwards is sharing this free digital word art, Love one Another. You can use this word art on digital and hybrid scrapbook pages. The image comes in PNG format, so you will … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Pop Art Silhouette Tutorial – The Modern Mrs.
Pop art and bright colors are a huge trend in crafting right now! And the look is super easy to recreate on your own, like in this Pop Art Silhouette tutorial from The Modern Mrs. Easy to make and … Read More...
How to Make a Kumihimo Braided Bracelet or Anklet
Have you seen the Kumihimo Braided Bracelet trend? They are cute and easy to make. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a picture tutorial on her blog that shows you how to make your own using the kit … Read More...
Alison Lowry – Glass and Textiles – Daily Art Muse
We can always count on Daily Art Muse to bring interesting art to our attention, and especially glass artists. Here they go again with English artist, Alison Lowry who likes to combine her love of textiles with her love of … Read More...
Tutorial: Calculating and removing ease from a sewing pattern
In the sewing world, ease is the difference between the measurement of your body and the measurement of your garment. For woven non stretch fabrics, ease is necessary for a garment to fit comfortably. The amount of ease you need … Read More...
Video tutorial: Intro to Illustrator for sewing bloggers
Lauren Dahl recently announced that she is starting a new series of video tutorials for sewing bloggers showing how to use Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is the program to use if you want to create professional patterns, blog graphics, printables, diagrams, … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tags
So many items come in pretty packing and decorated boxes now a days, don’t let them go to waste! Upcycle them into hand made items like these great holiday tags from Savvy. Die cut a pretty patterned cardboard box, add … Read More...
Cozy Decorating DIY Ideas from Martha Stewart
Martha has several lovely “Cozy Decorating Ideas” for the cold fall and winter. Put some of these on your gift giving list and make someone happy. Needle-Felted Pillows. . .Sweater Pillow Covers. . .Stool Cover. . .… Read More...
Your Chance to Own a Barabara Walker Original
I meant to post about this the last round but I completely forgot about it, but Schoolhouse Press has been running a series of online auctions (the one happening now is the second of three) in which they are auctioning … Read More...
Free Hat Band Needlepoint Chart
Learn how to create this lovely hatband design using Scotch Stitch. It was inspired by the early 20th century Modernist Scottish designs of the Glasgow Four. You could also create a camera strap or belt using the same principle. The … Read More...
Multicolored Pullover
This warm sweater chart from Brigitte Dadaux would be perfect to stitch for your favorite knitter friend. Or stitch it up for yourself if you just like the look of a warm wooly sweater. This would make a fun ornament … Read More...
Felt Crazy Coasters Tutorial
Nancy of “Small things with love” is a dedicated wife and mother. I love these because they are free form. I like the unstructured look and I think these would make sweet Christmas gifts. Nancy has some very fun and … Read More...
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Say thanks with this creative centerpiece that will add the touch of earthy to your table decorations this Thanksgiving.
Adding onto the idea of Thankful Trees, Jenn created this sparkly version and we think it looks fabulous!
Head on over … Read More...
Christmas Cookie Tree
Using a Gingerbread cookie recipe (supplied) and an idea from Food Network’s December 2010 issue, Karen of Sugartown Sweets has created this Tree made of Christmas Cookies. Yum!
That is my kind of Christmas!
Get the full recipe at her … Read More...