Whether you do hand embroidery or machine embroidery, you will run into one of those situations where someone thinks you can work miracles. In Eileen’s case, it was being asked to embroider her honey’s name and phone number on a … Read More...
Mixed Media Musings
I have been thinking about mixed media projects a lot lately and I read this week that I am not the only one. Olisa Corcoran of Cocoaeyesthestitcher has been musing over them too. Her latest blog has a lot of … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Lemon
A Pumpkin and a Princess shares this dreamy looking Lemon Soap tutorial.
Goat’s milk soap base
Lemon essential oil
Lemon zest of 3-4 lemons
For the full tutorial visit her website.
Check out this recipe for a Lemon Scrub
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… Read More...Landscape Mulitple – Caroline Slotte
I’ve seen dioramas made out of several unusual materials, but Finnish artist Caroline Slotte has taken it to a whole new level. Her series, Landscape Multiple, uses second hand dishes to create the dimensional images, carefully cutting out different elements … Read More...
Tutorial: Small lined drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to make a small lined drawstring bag. It would make a pretty presentation for a gift of a bar of fancy soap, but you could also use it to hold all kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Wheel Dress for little girls
Rachel Le Grand from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to make her Color Wheel Dress. It’s a little girl’s dress with a white bodice, and a circle skirt pieced from a rainbow of solid fabrics. You could also make … Read More...
Scrappy Felt Sunglasses Case Tutorial
Simi of “buttons and paint” said it finally fells like a summer the UK! It was times to make sure that her sunglasses are out, and that they have a beautiful case! She actually likes her hard shell case and … Read More...
Idea file: Little girl tunic and capris from an adult sweater
Kataryna Borders from Sew Chibi made this cute little outfit for her daughter out of a striped sweater. The sweater never really fit her, so she turned it into a sleeveless tunic and matching capris for her little girl. She … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Vintage-inspired sundress bodice in two variations
This vintage-inspired sundress by SewVeraVenus is all kinds of fabulous! Love, love, love!! She’s sharing the bodice pattern as a free download. She gives two variations – the first a gathered scoop-neck (shown with a gathered skirt), and the second … Read More...
Beach-themed Candle Centerpiece
This elegant centerpiece brings the beach indoors, minus the mess. All you need to do is combine simple hurricane vases, sand, sea shells and tapered candles. The trick is to begin by sticking the tapered candles to the bottom of … Read More...
Tutorial: Polka dots with fabric dye
Here’s a cool idea for adding a polka dot pattern to a garment. M&J Blog shows how you can use fabric dye and a pencil eraser to make polka dots on fabric. True, it’s time consuming, so you’d probably only … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Rubber Moon Stamps
Rubber Moon is a stamp company that I’ve been a fan of for years and I was happy to stumble across them over on Etsy! If your looking for fun, funky, unique and quirky stamps then check out Rubber Moon!… Read More...
Polymer Clay Sweets on Etsy
Some of the teeny, tiny polymer clay sweet treats on Etsy:
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| Pink Pastry Acorn by ParisMiniatures | Ice Cream Cake by Asakomini |
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| Watermelons by hungarianminiatures | Raspberry Vanilla Charlotte Cake by WithLoveFromMonique |
Free pattern: Little Kid Kimono Set in 0-3 month size
Laura from Craftstorming shares a free pattern for making this sweet kimono set for a baby. Her free pattern includes the kimono style top and matching pants, both made from a stretch knit to be soft against baby’s tender skin. … Read More...
How to Get Better Images from Clear Stamps
Have you ever had a new clear stamp that just didn’t quite stamp out correctly? It looks grainy when stamped or the ink beads up on the surface and you just don’t get a clear image? Sometimes clear stamps need … Read More...
Carved Watermelon Birthday Cake
Beth at HungryHappenings has created this beautifully carved birthday cake using some ideas from a DVD by Nita Gill (expert carver).
Go to her post on this carving where she is also hosting a giveaway: Carved Watermelon Cake.
How to make a recycled yardstick box
Rulers are so pretty and they make a great element to create with. Over at the blog Lovely Little Life there are easy directions on how to make this recycled yardstick desk organizer box.
Natasha Molatkova PaperGraphic – All Things Paper
Natasha Molatkova is taking quilling to new places. The Russian born artist uses cardstock instead of traditional quilling paper and gluing the entire edge for precision. Her works have transcended the normal markets for quilled artwork, appearing on the covers … Read More...
The Healthy Yogurt
A clever idea to create a healthy snack for the whole family. Sarah at thebeautydepartment creates this healthy yogurt with blueberries, nectarines and a whole lot of yummy goodness.
Go get this recipe: Natural Healthy Yogurt.
