These vintage-inspired purse frames are soooo pretty!! You can get them from Consumer Crafts, but they don’t come with a pattern. No matter, because Vanessa from Tried and True shares a free pattern on their blog, Crafts Unleashed. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Ringed strap cut away back shirt refashion
Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a shirt to give it a cool cut away back. She scoops out the back and then adds a ringed strap down the middle. Love!! Get the DIY at Plan B.… Read More...
Tutorial: Party plate storage tote
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make a party plate storage tote. It’s a nice way to corral your plastic plates when you’re taking a picnic to the park. And for your indoor shindigs, it’s a more festive way … Read More...
Review – Venus In Fur Brisbane Australia
QPAC played host to this remarkable play by the Queensland Theatre Company called Venus In Fur by David Ives.
It was witty, sexy and thought-provoking. If you read Fifty Shades of Grey then this play will interest you and not … Read More...
Technique: Enameling on Paper
This is such an uber cool effect! Neil from Neelz Expressionz shares his mixed media enameling technique using dry and heat embossing and paint on paper. Wow, it looks like metal doesn’t it?
-Heather
DineHear by Knuaf – 40 seconds in Brisbane’s Lychee Lounge
When DineHear.com.au asked us to review the noise level in 3 random restaurants we were excited. Not excited because we were going to eat out, excited because we were going to call it work and leave the kids at home. … Read More...
Crochet Broomstick Hat
If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer. This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given. Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More...
Kid-Friendly Recipes Kids Can Actually Help Make
Do you have young children that clamor to help in the kitchen? And do you give them mindless tasks, like stirring, gently, so they don’t mess up your recipes? And then do you wince, but pretend not to, when they … Read More...
Tutorial | Watercolor Bunting for July 4th
Make this sweet striped bunting for your July 4th celebrations using watercolors. Add some sequined ribbon for some extra shine! Click here to go to the tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies … Read More...
Perler Bowls – Poppy Haus
Perler Beads are as permanent a fixture in my craft room as pompoms–mostly because I can’t bear to throw anything away. Needless to say, as I’ve aged past the days of smiley face coasters, I find less and less projects … Read More...
More Basic Polymer Clay
Along the line of the post last week I collected the beginner tips and basics from a few other bloggers:
- Tanja covers a few of her basics – brand preferences. She tells beginners the same thing I do: try whatever
Tutorial: DIY maternity jeans that can go back to regular wear
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs over at Say Yes to Hoboken! with a tutorial showing how to convert your favorite pair of jeans into maternity jeans. AND it’s a temporary alteration, so you can have your awesome jeans … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple summer maxi in a figure flattering A-line
Andrea Pannell from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy shows how to make a simple summer maxi skirt. The long skirt has A-line shape to create fullness at the bottom but not at the hips, a flattering shape … Read More...
Introducing Jewelspan
I am excited to introduce you to Jewelspan. A new website that launched in February of this year.
Regan from Jewelspan explained that they “offer individual self-managed websites with their own domain names that are also … Read More...
Tutorial: Tween sling bag refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple made this sling bag for her tween-age daughter, no sewing required. It’s a refashion of a plain purse (one strap, attached with rings) and a man’s tie. Go to her tute to see how to do … Read More...
Techniques: Coloring with Tim Holtz Distress Markers
The man himself Tim Holtz will show you his technique and tips for coloring with his Distress Ink in this video from Ranger Ink. This one has tons of helpful info so grab a cup and enjoy!
-Heather
Bacon Flag Pizza
I’m pretty sure bacon flag pizza needs to be a new 4th of July tradition. This looks pretty delicious, and all flag-like and festive. Make it HERE at Rock UR Party.
Fourth of July Ribbon Luminaries
This set of patriotic luminaries is made withMod Podge
, ribbon, twine and thrifted jars. They look like they’d come together super quickly and bring together rustic and cute elements in a fun way. Visit My Blessed Life for … Read More...
Cut-Out Sandwich Cookies for the 4th of July
Now why didn’t I think of the frosting-design thing when I’ve made cut-out sandwich cookies before? So darling. Make these cut-out sandwich cookies for the 4th of July HERE at tikkido.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Toft Presents a Stash-Busting Design Competition
Our friends at the British yarn company Toft Alpaca (remember you have until the end of the month to enter to win a jumper kit if you’re a British knitter!) are holding a contest to see who comes up with … Read More...