Delia from Delia Creates is over at U Create today with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric storage basket. Each one is made from two fat quarters – one for the outside and one for the inside. … Read More...
First Time Ever: TWO Monsters Inc. Tortilla Lunches
I think, think, in years of blogging and thousands of posts, this is the first time I had two simultaneous submissions of almost the exact same idea and execution. And the winner is Mike Wazowski of Monsters, Inc. Posted on … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Embossed Images
If you have a large solid image stamp it can be hard to find ways to add color to it. Here’s a great ideas from the Frugal Crafter, try heat embossing the image with white embossing powder and then coloring … Read More...
9 Little Meals: Muffin Tins for Not Just Muffins
I’ve long been intrigued by this idea of smaller versions of big meals cooked oh so conveniently in muffin tins. (See? I did a roundup before.) Little hands will appreciate the downsize, I think. Well, other people’s kids that is. … Read More...
Lee’s MQG pop-up show memories
Join Lee of Freshly Pieced as she shares some of the quilts in a recent Modern Quilt Guild pop-up show in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The one shown here is her Sparkler quilt. Lovely. Go HERE to see more.
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Freebie | Set of 8 Printable Patterned Papers
Nash Khan from Craft a Doodle Doo wants to thrill you with this set of 8 free printable patterned papers. The gorgeous set includes some of her favorite colors: hot pinks, lime greens and juicy orange! Ooh lala, … Read More...
Beginner Tips for Polymer Clay
Ginger of BlueBottleTree has a ton of good stuff on her blog. A recent post is her list of tips for newbies to polymer clay. I knew these – I prefer to use Vaseline to take clay off my … Read More...
Easy Sprinkle Tea Lights
When celebrating one’s birthday, every single morsel of one’s day should be celebratory, don’t you agree? I mean, your toothpaste should sing to you, your shampoo shout hooray. Even your birthday candles should look like mini cakes, and sprinkles everywhere … Read More...
Chocolate Pretzel Flag
I can’t get enough of this chocolate pretzel thing lately. This clever idea for arranging dipped pretzels to look like the American flag has me picturing more art from colorful pretzels. Find the how-tos HERE at Country Kitchen SweetArt.
DIY Beaded Fringe Torque Necklace
I love the 1920’s look of this Beaded Fringe 1/2 Torque Necklace designed by Portia. She used bugle beads she recycled from a dress that she found at a charity shop.
Portia included this necklace as part of her blog … Read More...
Sewing Themed Engagement
So many details to adore in this sewing themed engagement shoot at Love and Lavender. The color palette is right on trend, and there are so many ideas to inspire! Check it out here. I am so smitten … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Village Green Sundress for little girls
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a little girl’s sundress. She calls it her Village Green Sundress, the name derived from the fabric she used on the bodice. She uses the bodice from her Pleated Playsuit (free … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s paperbag waist skirt
Kelli from True Bias shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a paperbag waist. It’s a quick and easy project to sew up. I’m loving the fabric she used! She gives the formula for figuring the cutting … Read More...
Cold and Flu Playdough
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace insert cutoffs
Lacy cutoff shorts are all kinds of trendy right now. You could spend a lot of money to buy them that way, or you could make them yourself. BurdaStyle shows how. They’re quick to make and require only basic sewing … Read More...
Deluxe Winter Market – Oklahoma City, OK
It’s officially time to start thinking about applying to winter craft shows! I know, it’s not even June, but advanced planning is the name of the game. And wonderful opportunities like the Oklahoma City Deluxe Winter Market are already taking … Read More...
Freebie: COOL Banner
Get ready to decorate for your summer parties with this bright paper banner that spells out “cool”. Download it for free from Echo Park.
-Heather
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A Perfect Vest for Summer
Here’s a really great free knitting pattern from Tahki Stacy Charles you might want to check out if you’re a fan of vests. The Silhouette Ribbed Vest is a really easy, longish vest with a mostly ribbed body and pockets.… Read More...
DIY Cooler Stand
Seriously! This is awesome. It doesn’t have to be for Father’s Day either, although that’s what this particular cooler stand was, a Father’s Day gift. Wouldn’t this be a great addition to your backyard? I love it! Check it out … Read More...
A Cool Way to Carry Your Crafts
If you’re a fan of knitting on the go (and beer) you need to go check out this project on CraftFoxes for a six-pack craft caddy. (Yes, you could use a soda sixer instead.)
It’s really pretty simple and … Read More...