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Sounds risqué, but naked cakes are simply cakes that aren’t enrobed in frosting! They are a charming, deconstructed-looking departure from traditional wedding cakes, and budget-friendly too! Love & Lavendershares several beautiful examples of these unusual cakes here.
Looking … Read More...
Over at FreeSpirit Fabric blog, you can download a PDF tutorial for making this zippered pencil case. With back-to-school just around the corner, it’s a timely project. You can make them for elementary aged children, tweens, teens, or even for … Read More...
Ama Ryllis over at Ohoh Blog shows how you can refashion a collared button-up shirt to a bow blouse. She removes the collar and replaces it with long fabric ties that you can tie into a big loopy bow. Go … Read More...
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread. Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses. I’ve also seen it as … Read More...
The Sizzix blog has a tutorial for making this beautiful window box using lots of different paper crafting products and technique like stamping, paints, die cutting, inks and more.
-Heather
Sew4Home shows how to make this pleated half apron, trimmed with a pretty ribbon at the hem and the waistband. Ribbon also creates a couple of stripes across the skirt. They made theirs out of a linen and added some … Read More...
Heather from Feather’s Flights added a shoulder patch to a shirt that she made for her son. This is such a cool addition for a little boy’s shirt! (Or a girl’s shirt, but boys’ shirts tend to be trickier to … Read More...
Lia Griffith is sharing these French inspired gift tags and gift wrap that she used for her daughter’s 18th birthday celebration. She shows a collage of how she used them, as well as other ideas for a party or celebration. … Read More...
I know I’ve featured some of Andreea Ayers’s articles from Launch Grow Joy before, but I thought this one was particularly applicable to indie crafters. The list features 10 things that Andreea learned when launching her newest venture, Soaps to … Read More...
The winner of our giveaway from ChrisW Designs is…
Congratulations, Rebecca, you get 5 FREE PATTERNS from ChrisW Designs. I see some gorgeous new purses in your future!!
This jeans-to-backpack refasihon by Bonita at I Wear A Bow is so smart! The top part of the jeans will become the top of the backpack, with a drawstring running through the waistband. She completes the bag with a flap … Read More...
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional has a treat for you over at the Birch Fabrics blog. She is guest posting there with a free pattern for this little girl’s reversible wrap top. It ties at the side and has … Read More...
Standing desks are hugely popular right now. The idea is that they are more productive than sitting ones.
But they normally cost a bundle.
Jessica of the warfieldfamily shows you how to make your own standing desk for less than … Read More...
I know I love watching the Goldfinch at my feeder and as the summer turns to fall they become a shade of lime green and they are lovely! Susan of “Down east thunder farm” out of Maine has some sweet … Read More...
Using stencils, adhesives sheets, glitter and fragments the Rain Puddles Designs blog has directions for making this pretty ocean themed candle holder.
-Heather
I’ve been thinking about knitting up a little lunch box or bag, not because anyone in my home would actually use such a thing, but just because I get the back to school spirit even though no one’s really going … Read More...
Anyone who does needlework is likely to have some fabric scraps around, and if you don’t, you probably have some friends who do who will let you borrow a few. This Craftside tutorial was inspired by some paper flowers, but … Read More...
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
Take empty containers and fill with glitter glue and add a small brush.
Alternatively you can recycle your old empty nail polish bottles by washing them out with nail polish removed and filling with the glitter glue.
Add some craft … Read More...
Here are 5 hacks that are so easy to do. And guaranteed to make your life easier when you’re rushing around in the kitchen.
All of these have been tested in our kitchen!
1. Chill a bottle of wine in … Read More...
