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...
Patchwork afghan caught my eye
This is a two-fer: Eye candy for quilters and knitters alike. What a fun way to not get bored, do a square and move on to the next color/design. Thanks goes to Pip of Meet Me at Mike’s for bringing … Read More...
Freebie: Wedding Monogram Printable
The Wedding Chicks have a beautiful floral heart printable, perfect for a wedding or anniversary. And the best part is you can easily personalize it with the names or initials of your choice.
Looking for more Wedding themed papers … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded leather jeans pockets
You can give an inexpensive pair of jeans shorts a designer look by adding some studded leather pockets. Pattie Wilkinson shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how. She makes it a n0-sew project by using fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a slingy dog toy from a stuffed animal
Here’s a fun DIY for a small stuffed animal. Megan at Brassy Apple shows how you can turn a small stuffed dog into a slinky toy. It’s actually a quick and easy project. The only difficult thing would be getting … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered designs to coordinate with a fabric print
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up made this padded cover for her iPad. You’ll probably recognize the red fabric she used as on the tab as a Heather Bailey print. But check out the embroidered fabric she paired with it. She stitched … Read More...
Making Basic Pillar Candles
Candle making is a fun and rewarding hobby that can also be a great way to create unique gifts for your friends and family. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at candle making, starting with a basic pillar … Read More...
Cookie Stamps
I am sure I have seen these being made somewhere else where you can create your own. Rather than having to buy these.
But nonetheless, this is a great idea and perfect for personalizing cookies.
If you come across a … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
DIY Eyelid Lift
Droopy eyes – Check.
Fear of surgery – Check.
No money for fancy cream – Check.
Free DIY makeup tutorial that teachers techniques to hide the droop – Check
DIY – Watercolor Streamers
When it comes to party decor don’t let yourself be restricted by what you can buy.
Dandee-designs.com shares her simple tutorial for coloring your own streamers with a wishy-washy ombre effect. These streamers would be great for a Rainbow,art,watercolor party.… Read More...
Magnetic Scrabble Board
I love this idea for conversation starters for visitors to your family. Or better still – for people within your family (I know – some of them may feel like visitors).
BusyKidsHappyMom (Kristen Mason) sent us this via a link … Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle Holder
The Paper Artsy blog has a tutorial for making this cool stamped candle and holder. I love the idea of using a stretched canvas as the base, very clever!
-Heather