Spoonflower sent out an email this morning announcing their latest fabric option for printing: Performance Knit. This material is designed much like the performance knits you’d purchase in active wear clothing, with benefits like moisture management. And, it prints … Read More...
DIY Loft Play area or office
Found via Apartment Therapy, this clever transformation of the empty space above the stairs ticks all the boxes for creativeness and resourcefulness.
Faced with a small apartment with not much space for play or office work, Angie got her husband … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Cake: You can write on it with the Candy Chalk
This chalkboard cake is a perfect solution for anyone’s classroom desire – not just for Victoria of ASubtleRevelry!
She has made a cake that will not just be a fun decoration – but is a tactile experience for all involved.… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch
Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make her Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch. The outside of the zippered bag is pieced from strips of scrap fabric. The lining is a solid piece, but smaller … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired cardigan for a tween
Catherine from CathGrace is over at Sew Cool for the Tween Scene today, discussing how she collaborates with her teen-age daughter to design and sew clothes she’ll love. She includes a tutorial showing how she made a jersey knit cardigan … Read More...
Monster Truck Ice Cream Van
To help celebrate the launch of some of their new cars, Skoda – a car manufacturer, has transformed a monster truck into a monster ice cream van.
It will be touring the UK – so if you live there, you … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Poofy Pony
I have always been a pony kinda gal. So adding a little height to my pony is a slight variation I think I could handle. I could even manage to do this on a school morning.
Recycled Christmas Crafts
You are probably thinking why is this crazy lady already posting about Christmas? Well if you are planning on making a Recycled Craft then you need to start sending out the requests. Some of these projects need bottles, lids and … Read More...
A Simple Chemo Cap
This cute little hat from Peanut Life Adventures started life as a chemo cap, but you could use the basic pattern for anyone who needs a warmer head, of course.
It’s a really easy roll-brim cap worked in cotton … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY trunk shade for a hatchback
When we bought our Prius, it came with a removable trunk cover to keep any stuff we had stashed back there from prying eyes. If your car has an open back or hatch, and it didn’t come with a cover, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew paillette shoulder patches
Anna from Plan B shows how to add paillette shoulder patches to a t-shirt, no sewing required. The shiny, sparkly shoulder patches dress up a plain t-shirt into something quite special. She uses fabric glue to attach the pieces, though … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric mantel clock
This mantel clock was Cheryl from Sew Can Do’s response to the Waverize It! blogger challenge from Waverly fabric and JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores. The mantel clock has the classic curved shape that you normally see made from wood, … Read More...
Review and Promo: Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit
The folks over at Silhouette continue to expand on their terrific product lines to include even more option with what you can do with the Silhouette die cutting machines. The lasted release is right up my alley, The Stamping Starter … Read More...
Hot Crochet!
I think this potholder/dishcloth/facecloth is so pretty. I like the vareigated yarn – but the scalloped edge is really what gives it the boost to make it a bit different from all those other fairly simple similar patterns out there. … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Anytime Love Notes
Print out these cute notes and use them anytime to send a gift or simply a hello to friends and family. You can get these over at My Sister’s Suitcase in either JPG or PDF formats. Click here for … Read More...
Paper Bag City
Sometimes the most adorable ideas are the simplest. I love the idea of using paper bags to create a city. The kids can jump in and help out with all the painting. Use a marker pen to draw in the … Read More...
Inspiration Tuesday: 1920’s-1930’s Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache Fruit Necklace, Bracelet, Earring Parure
Today’s inspiration comes from this kitschy 1920’s-1930’s fruit necklace, bracelet and earring parure. The set is made from Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache. This collectors set is listed on eBay and priced for $299.99 Wowie! Click here to see more photographs … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – week 11
The butterflies flitting across this quilt seem right at home in this church garden. Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade made this beauty, then followed up by taking a smashing photo of it.
It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass at Pacific Art Glass
Here’s the press release from Pacific Art Glass…
Pacific ArtGlass is pleased to announce the arrival of our new line of dichroic glass.
This glass was previously produced by G.M. Vacuum Coating. It is the finest dichroic art glass available … Read More...
Easy Bead Anklet Tutorial
Recently I have become a fan of anklets, I found they are easy to make, can be made in a variety of styles, and they look cute around your ankle! This tutorial by Stephanie from Henry Happened will show you … Read More...
