You might not think that something as basic as stripes would have any sort of history, but according to weaver Sarah Cross, there’s a pretty interesting story behind stripes.
Writing on the Buttons and Paint… blog, she says that … Read More...
How To Make A Halloween Cake Roll
Marjorie, from SugarForTheBrain, guest blogs at bestfriendsforfrosting and shows you how.
It is based on her original Jack Skellington Decorated Cake Roll tutorial, shown below.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween Party Decorations
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Storing Aida Fabric
How do you store your fabric? I usually store my fabric as flat as possible in plastic storage bins. I know plastic is not the ideal storage medium, but it is the best I can do on my budget. If … Read More...
Upholster A Box Spring Mattress
It’s easy and cheap to upholster a box spring if bed skirts aren’t your thing.
Sarah from WhileTheySnooze shows you how: Upholster a box spring.
Needlepoint Background Tip
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint Janet has been posting some tips and topics from the archives and this one caught my eye because I had never considered it. She suggests that if you are looking for an unusual way to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Caramel Apple Decor
It’s definitely autumn where I am and the colours are starting to match the traditional autumn shades outside. Sculpey has a cute decor project that’s perfect for the season: little faux caramel apples.
You could use these as place … Read More...
DIY Donut Balloons
How adorable are these painted Donut Balloons by StudioDIY. She took a store bought Donut Balloon and turned it into an adorable sugary delight. If you can’t find Donut balloons try looking for “0” balloons used for numbers. These Balloons … Read More...
Tutorial: Glass jar sewing oranizer with removable pincushion
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to turn a glass jar into a sewing organizer. The large jar will hold your threads or small notions, and the top has a removable pincushion to hold needles and pins. She stenciled a … Read More...
Tutorial: 90 Minute Dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a dress like this one in just 90 minutes. It”s a versatile short sleeved dress with a loose fit. You can cinch in the waist with a belt, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Backpack memory pillow
Jane fromMaiden Jane created a special memory pillow for her daughter’s friend, with a portion of a childhood school backpack as a focal point. And since the front of the backpack had a zippered pocket, the front of her … Read More...
Free pattern: Teeny Tiny Keychain Coin Purse
Look at these itty bitty frame pouches! Squeeal!! So tiny! So cute! They attached to a keychain and a’re just big enough to hold a couplf of spare coins. Or maybe your daughter’s earrings, when she takes them out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler girl’s halter top singlet
Over at Small Dreamfactory, you can download a free pattern for making a halter top singlet for a toddler girl. It’s easily sewn up out of knit fabric. I am loving the apple fabric she used in the one she … Read More...
Etsy Shop: “Paper Fruit Hair” Carved Stamps
I love coming across unique stamps shops over on Etsy! While browsing the other day I stumbled across Paper.Fruit.Hair, they have lovely hand carved stamps in a beautiful graphic style with lots of different themes, I’m partial to the … Read More...
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Setting Up Your Creative Space
I ran across this oldie but goodie post about setting up a creative space over at Studio 5. It’s an overview of the Creating Keepsakes special issue Creative Spaces from two years ago. In the article Brooke showcases several different … Read More...
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Video tutorial: Stitch a zipper to your skirt lining by machine
When you install a zipper into a lined skirt, the pattern instructions usually call for stitching the zipper to the lining by hand. But that doesn’t you have to do it that way! Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows how … Read More...
Flower and Bead Wire Wrap Ring Tutorial
Look at these rings! Aren’t they lovely? I think so! Jilliene Designing shares on her website how easy it is to make beautiful flower and bead rings. She makes it look so simple, I believe I can make a wire … Read More...
Egyptian Headpiece Tutorial
Jolene Lew owner of the blog the Journey of a Supermom, shares with us her tutorial for creating a creative Egyptian Headpiece. When I think of jewelry, I usually think necklace, earrings, bracelets, anklets and rings; so naturally I enjoyed … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls. They look like they are two separate pieces (legwarmers layered over a pair of jeans) but … Read More...