Calligraphy is a beautiful art form, but traditional calligraphy is losing ground in our digital era. Who has the time to spend on hand lettering when there are millions of fonts for use in a few simple clicks? Thankfully, there … Read More...
DIY Leather Belt Wrap Bracelets
I like the idea of turning belts into bracelets. I have a few in my closet I am saving to do just that whenever I decide to take the time to turn them into bracelets. One of the belts belonged … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy ruffle pillow
Katie of Good Golly Ginger says she made this adorable pillow from start to finish in just 2 hours. Nice. Her secret to fast results is starting with a charm pack. Visit her blog post, Easy Ruffle Pillow Tutorial to … Read More...
Polymer Clay Makers
I had the fortune, on Saturday, to visit the Mini Maker Faire in Calgary, my hometown. Created by Make Magazine (or sponsored? inspired by?) the Maker Faires are a series of events all around the world that are a combination … Read More...
Trip Around the World rainbow quilt
Take two smart little girls, hand them shaving foam paint and plain fat quarters, mix with one creative mom and you get a Trip Around the World quilt. This is how Rachael of Rachael Rabbit is spending the waning days … Read More...
A Little Halloween Cheer
Some more fun and cheery Halloween clay:
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| Halloween Creatures by Erinle |
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| Witch’s Hat by RedCreekDesignCo |
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| Halloween Cake Magnet by ClayConfectionary |
Halloween Hat-ettes tutorials
Delia is the type of girl who likes to work with her hands and see if she can DIY what she loves. She is a wife and mother of 3 and hosts “Delia Creates”! I am very excited to introduce … Read More...
Cheer on Your Favorite Team
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...