Jen likes buttons – and she cannot lie! LOL!
Converting old plates into button art is inspiring and clever. And Jen from DrawingsUnderTheTable has done just that.
And she is right, these will make a great addition to a baby … Read More...
Needle Felted Halloween Cupcakes “tutorial”
Use Rebekah Meier’s recipe to bake a batch of needle felted Halloween cupcakes. Frost with wool roving
and embellish with an adorable Halloween pick. They make sweet gift ideas! When you needle felt onto a shape of STYROFOAM™ brand foam, … Read More...
Step Into A Green World
Stepintomygreenworld shares these great recipes to get you out of the chemical habit and in to a more natural state of well-being. You will be surprised at just how easy these recipes are.
Geranium Hand wash – Chemical free hand … Read More...
Funny Party Photo
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Recently we have started taking weird photos and we are never afraid to stage them as it makes for great memories. I love this idea, I know it is slightly gross but loads of fun too. Being able to … Read More...
Sea Glass – Fake or Real…How to Tell
Sea glass always has appealed to me for jewelry designs. I’ve drilled it and wire wrapped it and used it in mosaics. I’ve also made it. Me and a rock tumbler. 8-12 hours with some medium grit and voila, sea … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked skinny jeans
Aimee from Clones N Clowns made these color blocked skinny jeans out of two pairs of jeans with different color wash, She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This method of getting two toned jeans was actually a … Read More...
Glue strings are good at Michaels new blog
The Michaels website and Pinterest boards are chock full of crafting ideas and inspiration. Now they’ve got a blog for us to follow. It’s called The Glue String. If you’ve crafted for any amount of time, you’ll recognize the … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn wrapped pattern weights
Some of my most often used sewing tools are my pattern weights. I use them instead of pins to hold my pattern in place while I cut it out. Really, any object that has substantial weight to it can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt with built-in shorts
Whenever my daughter wears a skirt to school or to the park, or really anywhere besides church, we layer shorts or leggings underneath so she can have freedom of movement without having to worry about panties showing. My favorite skirts … Read More...
Tips: Custom Ribbon
Don’t have the perfect ribbon for your project? Not a problem if you have some markers and some plain ribbon you can design your own. The Stampin’ Up blog shows you how to dress up that boring ribbon with strips, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue box cover with a giant grommet opening
Here’s a fun twist on a tissue box cover. A giant grommet in the center creates the opening that the tissues are pulled through. There’s a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make one. The oversized grommet gives the … Read More...
Ann’s stitchery wins at local Fair
So many stitches went into this prize winning entry at the Faulkner County Fair, held recently in central Arkansas. The maker, Ann Wilson, is giving her Olde World Map to her husband to hang in his office.
Have you entered … Read More...
Photography | 10 Tips for Fall Photos
Capture the beauty and splendor of Autumn using these 10 Tips for Fall Photos by Kristi at Live & Love Out Loud. She talks about the best time for shooting, and different ways you can capture unique shots of the … Read More...
Hexie Button Jewelry Tutorial
I like that jewelry can be made using a variety of materials that do not require beads, like this Hexie Button Jewelry bracelet and earring set by Karen from Sew Much Luv. Karen uses fabric, buttons and a few … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hop
DIY: How to make a Beaded necklace with Vinyl African Heishi beads
Stephanie from A Common Thread shares this tutorial she describes as “a DIY Jewelry tutorial that shows you how to make a colorful African heishi bead necklace. The necklace is bright and beautiful, and the tutorial goes beyond your simple … Read More...
DIY Byzantine Chain
Interested in learning how to make chain mail patterns to use in jewelry making? Victoria from Café Caftea has an easy to follow tutorial for making Byzantine Chain Bracelets. It is easier than it looks. Check it out!
Seed Bead Bracelet Tutorial
Charlotte contributed a delicate Seed Bead Bracelet Tutorial to Henry Happened. I like the dainty look of the bracelets. The tutorial looks easy to follow! Try it out! Click here to see how to make these Seed Bead Bracelets.
Tutorial: Long sleeved Easy Tee
Autumm from It’s Always Autumn show show to make a long-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. The original Easy Tee has short sleeves cut on to the main front and back pieces. She uses those same pieces for the long-sleeved … Read More...
Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water
Carolyn of “homework” is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger. Her tagline is: today’s assignment – be inspired and she has inspired us today with her “Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water”! I have featured, made … Read More...