Football season is here and my favorite way to follow my local teams in on Facebook. The local radio station posts updates of the scores and it is great. I don’t even have to go out to the game. I … Read More...
Project: Paper Banner Card
The Catered Crop has directions for making this lovely Spanish style banner card by stitching, stamping and die cutting on mulberry paper.
-Heather
Silhouette Number Five
Remember that song, “Mambo Number 5”? I was thinking about it when I noticed the Brigitte Dadaux had posted the fifth in their series of lovely lady silhouettes. I wonder if this is a Monica? I remember there were lots … Read More...
Tutorial: Tab topped cafe curtains
Jacey from Jaceycraft shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how you can make tab topped cafe curtains. The short curtain panels are pieced from several coordinating cotton prints. She used fabrics from the Astrid line … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux layered sleeves
A faux layered sleeve gives the look of a short-sleeve t-shirt layered over a long-sleeved one, but without actually having to fuss with two layers of clothes. (And, seriously, at my house two coordinating shirts would never be clean at … Read More...
DIY Reversible Arrow Necklace
Arrow jewelry is a popular trend right now and Kasey from My Life On The Divide has created a tutorial for making a trendy DIY Reversible Arrow Necklace. In this tutorial you will not only learn how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Tribal-inspired vinyl bottomed drawstring bags
Melanie at The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a drawstring bag with a faux leather bottom. She makes them trendy with a tribal-inspired quilting cotton for the top portion. They have boxed bottoms and are fully lined. The faux … Read More...
Awesome Landscape Floor Installation
Dutch artist Suzan Drummen designs are a real labor of love. She uses crystals, chromed metal, precious stones, mirrors, and optical glass to create installations on floors that are awe inspiring, creative and visual feasts.
Go check her website for … Read More...
Baby Shower – Dirty Diaper Cookies
Oh I am not too sure about these. I think if I was to make them I would leave out the chocolate filling. I would prefer to turn them into gender reveal cookies and use pink or blue Candy melts … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired pleated blouse
Remona from The Stitching Scientist made this vintage-inspired blouse for herself, and she shares a tutorial – AND the pattern she created – so you can make one, too. It’s a short-sleeved buttoned blouse with tiny pleats down the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school backpack
Cassie from Elegantitus shares a project over at the Pellon site showing how to make a back-to-school backpack out of your favorite quilting prints. It’s a more involved project, but it’s packed with tons of details. There’s a main bag … Read More...
Project: Frankenstein Lollipop Cover
Dress up your lollipops
and suckers this Halloween as Frankenstein’s monster. Find directions over at the Your Next Stamp blog.
-Heather
Dye-ing To Crochet – Part Three
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...