Cassie Cakes shows how to make an apron top. It’s an open back top perfect for summertime wear! It’s gathered under the bust like a baby doll top, Even though the bottom is left open at the back, the bodice … Read More...
Tip: Lighten Up with Gesso
Do you have a pattern paper that you like but maybe it’s too bright for your project? Try adding Gesso on top for a soft white washed look. For more on this tip visit the There She Goes blog.… Read More...
Crochet Bike Seat Cover
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I … Read More...
Freebie | Rain & Roses Printable Patterned Papers
This set of free printable papers is perfect for the weather we’re having this summer! I love Nash’s description of how she was inspired by nature to create this set papers she calls Rain & Roses. Print some out … Read More...
Polymer Clay Round Ups
Check out what’s going on around the polymer clay blogosphere:
- There’s a giveaway for a beginner’s e-book at feltingandfiber. Check it out!
- Help PCC out and vote in the July challenge
- Considering entering your piece in the Art Bead
Applique Sarah’s way
Heather of Quilt or Stitch talks about her new-found love for applique after taking a Sarah Fielke class on Craftsy. The piece you see here, she plans to turn into a throw pillow. I’m digging the striped flower stems, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Grocery bag holder and disepnser
Leah at Phat Quarters show how to make a grocery bag holder and dispenser. The plastic bags are easily inserted into the top of the bag. Then, when you need to grab a bag, a drawstring hole at the bottom … Read More...
Beachy Chevron Candles (and a giveaway alert!)
Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage made these beachy candles with glass paint, dollar store candle holders, and cut vinyl. I love the various shades of blue and green and the trendy chevron design. Bonus: she’s hosting a giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Mouse pincushion
Amy from Amy’s Crafty Shenanigans shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how to make a mouse pincushion. The small pincushion will hold enough pins and needles for a small project. His body is from a 6″ square … Read More...
Party Ideas – Monster Truck
This Monster Truck party is amazing! The food is creatively presented to fit the theme. I am sure quite a few men would also love this party theme and it could easily be adapted for an adults themed party.
DIY- Despicable Me Nails
I apologize now if you’re not into the whole Despicable Me Minion craze (like me). In fact I probably wouldn’t even blog about them if they just weren’t so darn cute. I am such a sucker for cuteness.
If you … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute fabric strap flip flops
My daughter’s footwear of choice this summer is flip flops. She can’t get enough of them. If it were up to her, she’d wear them everywhere. About A Mom shows how you can make over a basic pair of flip … Read More...
Tutorial: Cube pillow ottoman
This large cube pillow would make a neat ottoman that could also double as extra seating. You can find a downloadable tutorial for making one over at Laundry on the Line. While many fabric cubes are sewn from 6 squares … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage feed sack tote bag
Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how to make an oversized tote out of a vintage feed sack. The print on the feed sack becomes cool graphics for the outside of the tote. No part of the vintage feed sack … Read More...
GenQ subscription winner – Barbara from New York
Random.org, who will be the winner of a subscription to GenQ Magazine? Drum roll..
The winner is… Barbara from New York. Congratulations to you. I will email you privately to wrap things up. I am sure you will love … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Glitter with Copic Markers
Here’s a new twist on using alcohol markers like Copics, how about coloring glitter with them! The CLASSroom blog has directions.
-Heather
The Art of Kim Joon
Not all indie crafters work in the real world. Kim Joon creates beautiful porcelain pieces–in the digital world. Using 3D software, he overlays the patterns and creates forms that look exactly like sculptures, each one delicate and fragile, almost too … Read More...
DIY – Spicy Sensory Paint
Homemade Spice Paint by NurtureStore. What a great idea to stimulate the senses. I would possibly avoid the chilli one and swap it for garlic or something similar.
Tutorial: Fringed and beaded shoulder tank t-shirt refashion
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she refashioneda plain t-shirt to make this fringed shoulder tank. Beads stitched to the center of the t-shirt fringe give it sparkle. The sewing is simple, requiring just a handful of straight seams. … Read More...
Idea file: Color block your dress lining
This dress by Laura from Behind the Hedgerow makes me so happy! It’s just as beautiful on the inside as the outside. She made the dress from a white waffle weave fabric, with a collar and sash from a vintage-y … Read More...