While Rita typically begins with variegated yarns, requiring her to use only a single color of dye, splendid results can be achieved by using more than one color of dye on your yarn. Over at Adorn Anew Blog, Stacey … Read More...
New Read: Selling on Etsy
If you’re an Etsy seller who’s just starting out or struggling to gain traction on the platform, you’re not alone. Many sellers find it difficult to stand out in the crowded marketplace and attract the attention of potential customers. That’s … Read More...
DIY Halloween Felt Treat Bags & Buckets
Morgan hosts “Pepper Design Blog” and is a working mother and wife. Back in 2008 they bought their 1930 house and started rebuilding it room by room Morgan had her first opportunity to decorate and loves it. She made this … Read More...
Tip: Glitter Card
Add a ton of sparkle and shine to your cards with glitter. Jennifer McGuire has a fun video tutorial showing how to use the new Tim Holtz Distress Glitters at Ranger , perfect for adding a big glittery impact on … Read More...
How to make a driftwood seahorse
Collecting driftwood from their last trip to the beach, Creative in Chicago, found enough to make this wonderful piece of art that would not look out of place in a cozy cottage by the sea.
If you want to know … Read More...
How to cook a Unicorn
Trust me, this recipe book will really come in handy one day when you find that elusive Unicorn.
A long-lost medieval cookbook, containing recipes for hedgehogs, blackbirds and wait for it – unicorns, has been discovered at the British Library.… Read More...
Party Ideas – Vintage Bridal Shower
Let me apologize in advance for calling a 50’s Party Vintage. I know that you know that the 50’s really was not THAT long ago right? You have to check out the styling of this party to get the full … Read More...
DIY Sweet Tea Lemon Sugar Scrub
This one sounds delicious and just that little bit different too. This recipe uses Sun Tea to create a sweet lemon smelling scrub. This scrub would be perfect for making in a big batch for Christmas stalls or Birthday Favors. … Read More...
Best Stitches for Beards
Baltimore Needleworks recently posted about the best stitches for beards. She suggests that these be used for Santas, but you could also use them if you are stitching up an homage to Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty. Among the stitches … Read More...
French Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress has posted another fashion inspired cross stitch chart for us to enjoy. This time she was inspired by French design. This fashion plate looks almost ready to step out and walk out of the scene into the … Read More...
How to make a recycled tripod lamp
I have always had a fondness for lamps and when I worked as a set decorator I think lamps were one of my favorite things on the set to pick out. So I was tickled to see the whole blog … Read More...
Pumpkin Hat Patterns for Halloween and Beyond
It’s Friday the 13th, which means it must be time to start thinking about Halloween. Especially if you want to knit something for your Halloween or fall decor, it’s high time you got started. Here are a bunch of great … Read More...
Breaking Bad Cake
I have never seen the Breaking Bad show, but I hear all sort of good reviews about it. Or bad reviews, depending on your point of view.
But this cake recipe by 17 and baking has combined the show into … Read More...
Unraveling May Harm Yarn
We’ve all been there. Either you made a big mistake while knitting and need to rip out a bunch of your work (I have a project on timeout right now for this very reason) or you’ve abandoned a project and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a hidden travel pocket in a skirt or pants
Melissa from Fehr Trade shows how to add a hidden travel pocket when you make a skirt or pair of pants. The zippered pocket is attached to the inside of the waistband and can be used to hold a passport … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – week 12
A sweet little boy and his cat are on the prowl for treats in this festive Halloween quilt made by Cathy Larson of the Wooden Needle Nook. Beautifully quilted and shot, it’s my pick for this weeks best photographed … Read More...
Idea file: Contrast cuffs add a pop of color to last year’s blazer
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry with a cool idea for updating last year’s blazer. She adds a pop of unexpected color and pattern with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are easy to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress from two men’s button up shirts
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the … Read More...
Technique: Airbrushing with Markers
Hero Arts has a great video tutorial showing how to use the Copic Marker airbrushing system along with stencils for a fun Halloween card. Click here to watch.
-Heather