This sunny Boardwalk themed stamped collage art piece from Tracy Evans makes me want to head to the beach! Find more info head over to her blog.
-Heathe
Freebie | Printable Paper Feathers | Cut File Available
These colourful paper feathers can be used as scrapbook page embellishments or for gift wrapping. Download the free printable file from Dabbles & Babbles. If you have an electronic cutter you can also purchase the cut file. Click here to … Read More...
Have a cuppa framed applique
Di of Di van Niekerk found this lovableness at a quilt show in Dubai’s Town Centre. So glad she shared it with us. See photos of her trip.
Image credit: Di van Niekerk
Freebie | Printable Inspirational Quote Poster or Notecard
“She decided to start living the life she imagined” Get this inspirational quote from Lia Griffith in two free printable versions – as a poster for framing or a note card. Click here to grab them.
Review – Sephora Travel Capsules
Becky over at Star-Violet shared her review on Sephora Capsules. This adorable little pod of body wash is perfect for travel or gift baskets. Here is some of what Becky had to say
“These are still tons of fun … Read More...
Review – War Horse QPAC Brisbane
War Horse Tickets $69-$132.90.
I was invited to attend the official opening night for War Horse at QPAC and without hesitation I accepted and took my mother along for the show.
It was amazing! It had laughs, heartache and … Read More...
Sensory Play – Salt Tray
This salt sensory tray is brought to you by Buggy and Buddy. This tutorial uses river rocks and a basic tray. You could increase the stimulation by adding other textures too. The best thing about this project is it’s actually … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower Ball Beads
These Fimo nifty beads seem to be a matter of patience but the results are certainly cool! You could do a variety of flower beads like this – I remember seeing rose ball beads – for people according to their … Read More...
How to make a recycled cork monogram bulletin board
Making Wine corks bulletin boards has bean one of the classic recycled crafts, but I love how Valery of the blog Simply me kicked it up a notch and formed a letter with the champagne corks in the middle of … Read More...
Sushi Magnets Fun game
Yee Ting Kuit likes two things – illustrations and sushi. And she has decided to combine these two into a kick-starter project with the aim of raising 2000 pounds to convert her ideas into reality.
From her kick-starter page:
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DIY Printables – Pop Corn Wrappers & Labels
Popcorn is one of those things that once you start eating it you can’t stop. My solution was always to never have it, but since my kids have come along , going to the movies just is not the … Read More...
Project: Lemonade Stand Card
This card is beyond adorable! Find directions for making this fun pop up lemonade stand card over at the Simon Says Stamp blog.
-Heather
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It’s Bastille Day. Crochet Something!
Ok. Most of the world does not celebrate Bastille Day – the French version of the USA Independence Day on July 4 is their July 14 Bastille Day. How do I know this? Once upon a time, I majored in … Read More...
Tutorial: Swoon houses quilt block
Rachael of Blue Mountain Daisy added some quirky houses to her version of Camille Roskelley’s Swoon block. Clever! She shows you how to do it, get the tutorial.
Sweet patchwork heart
This patchwork heart with embroidered flowers is the work of Victoria Gertenbach of The Silly BooDilly. See this and two other of her heart creations here.
Image credit: The Silly BooDilly
Quilter puts FriXion pen on notice
This is what happened when Lee of Freshly Pieced put her washed and dried quilt in her freezer for 30 minutes. Bizarre behavior but necessary to test her red FriXion pen
. Of the red marks reappearing she said,
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DIY Beach Specimen Shadow Box
This tutorial by Freepeople is perfect for arranging beach items your children may have collected during a day out or a holiday. The best thing about this kind of art work is that its filled with memories, memories that you … Read More...
Best photographed quilt (top) – Week 4
This quilt top, blowing in the breeze, is my pick for best photographed quilt for this week. Made by Monica of My Sweet Prairie Studio, don’t you agree it looks like stained glass? So pretty. Go HERE to see … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Girl’s shirred sundress with a tie-back bow
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a girl’s shirred summer sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back. With a stretchy bodice thanks to the elastic thread shirring, and the straps that … Read More...