This Triple braid Hair style looks simple enough on the infograpahic, not sure how it neatly it would all come together for me though. Well worth a try if you have a few spare moments to do a trial run. … Read More...
Raised Chain Stitch
Today for Take a Stitch Tuesday (TAST) Sharon of Pin Tangle is featuring Raised Chain Stitch. It is a complex stitch that looks almost like knitting when you are done. Sharon gives a simple step-by-step photo and text tutorial for … Read More...
Kitty in the Window
Aliolka is featuring a kitty in a window pattern that is sweet. If you have a kitty you know they love to get in a window and look out at the world. My sister-in-law has three and they especially enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Handstitched reverse applique
Agy from Green Issues shows how you can make a handstitched reverse applique on a t-shirt. It’s a good way to upcycle old t-shirts, especially ones with stains or tears. Just position the cut away designs or the fabric peeking … Read More...
Free pattern: Felted fox pillow
Nicole from The Felted Fox made this felt fox pillow was made as a special gift for a child. Actually, she made two of them – one for each of her cousin’s two daughters who live in Norway, where you … Read More...
Making Lights: DIY Tin Can Lanterns – Craftfoxes
Here’s a fun eco-friendly project that won’t break the bank: tin can lanterns! Find out how to make them at Craft Foxes.
Free Sewing pattern: Women’s football jersey style t-shirt
In the U.S., fall is football season. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made a football jersey style t-shirt for herself. She actually made two versions – one that is an upcycle of one of her husband’s many … Read More...
Tutorial: Basting by machine and by hand
The Elizabeths (yes, there are two of them) at Simple Simon & Co. have a post up over at Sew, Mama, Sew! where they talk about basting, both by machine and by hand. I will admit, that this is one … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s A-frame play tent
There’s something magical about a play tent for a child. It can become a clubhouse, a spaceship, a boat on the high seas. Suzanne at Just Another Hangup shows how you can make a simple A-frame play tent. The frame … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Look with Stamps
Using stamps and pigment inks Reene Bolton got this cool water color effect for her lovely tag. Visit her blog for direction on this fun technique.
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures … Read More...
Freebie | Printable “Oh hey!” Notecards
Get these cute printable notecards from Melissa of Design, Eat Repeat for free! They come in two styles and two colors. Click here to download.
Tutorial | Washi Tape Magnets
If you know me, you’ll know that I love washi tape anything! So I loved this tutorial from Rena at The Cheese Thief showing how you can transform promotional magnets into these cute ones, using washi tape. Use it … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Happy Day
Couture Prairie by Rachel Ashwell {Blog Book Tour & Giveaway}
When Rachel Ashwell introduced Shabby Chic® back in 1989 I instantly connected to her beautiful yet comfortable style. Rachel’s aesthetic of pretty pastels, distressed finishes and peeling paint, soft cushions and a riot of roses still charms me to this … Read More...
Halloween in Clay
People are posting the cute, the sorta creepy and the downright macabre in their Halloween clay work on Flickr! I stuck with the cute here:
1. halloween clay figures 2, 2. Jack B. Rotten with bat, 3. Marty … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Three Bad Seeds
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Three Bad Seeds. Three Bad Seeds is the work of artist Amanda Weiss, who was inspired to start creating one of kind handmade pillows and stuffed creatures by her daughter. That evolved into … Read More...
DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Rosemary and Mint Shaving Cream – the name alone sounds divine. This recipe will have the male in your life smelling like a roast lamb dinner but his skin will be hydrated with jojoba oil
, cleansed and nourished. These … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl slouchy sweatshirt
This little girl slouchy sweatshirt is super simple to make. Alison from The Alison Shows shares a tutorial showing how, and she says it can be done in just 10 minutes. It’s fast and easy when you start with an … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric hot air balloon
This fabric hot air balloon would be so sweet hanging in a baby’s nursery or child’s room! Or, how about hovering over a reading nook? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern for making it. The shapes are … Read More...
Technique: Circle Stencils
Stencils are really popular right now in paper crafting, they’re great for using with spray ink, sponging, paints, pastes and more. You can buy a variety of deisngs but why not saving some money and make your own? Using cardboard … Read More...