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Last summer Lily (the makers of Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn) did a series of new free washcloth patterns, both knit and crochet, that it promoted throughout the summer.
This time around I got a single email with several different patterns … Read More...
Some crafters think of Christmas craft ideas year round and this “Snowman Wobbler” is a real cutie. For a frolicking good time this snowman rocks and rolls – with a gentle nudge he swings back and forth on a weighted … Read More...
Kooler Design Studio has a deal for you. This week they are featuring their Americana designs at 50% off. So stock on on their red-white-and blue pdf designs and kits and get stitching to show your USA spirit off today. … Read More...
One of my friends pointed out this fireworks sheet on Facebook. It is designed to be a coloring sheet, but would easily work as an embroidery project. I think it would be fun to work up some napkins tonight to … Read More...
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a free pattern for a nursing cover. I’m sure you’ve seen these in the nursery boutique-y stores. It’s a lightweight cotton cover that ties around your neck, with boning at the top so you can … Read More...
A beautiful veil is like the icing on a cake – the perfect finishing touch that brings a bride’s ensemble together. Simply Bridal is giving away one of their gorgeous veils up to a $100 value to one Craft Gossip … Read More...
Palak from Make It Handmade guests in the Skirting The Issue series at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered gathered Twirl Skirt. She gives measurements to make a skirt in a size 2T, … Read More...
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her Scribble ‘n’ Tote. It’s just the thing for a child to bring with them on a road trip or airplane ride. It’s a lap desk with a clipboard attached and a … Read More...
Photographer Jennifer Valencia gives detailed steps on how you can take photos of sparklers for July 4th, and also capture the face of the person holding them. She addresses all the preparatory steps you need to take, as well … Read More...
Enter this giveaway for a spot in the new Two Peas in a Bucket class, Mini Books Big Style with the talented Céline Navarro! Here is a description of the class:
Mini books. Big Style. Become a mini album master! … Read More...
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern for this sweet little ruched romper. At the top, it has the shape of a simple tank at the top. At the bottom, the sides of the legs are ruched … Read More...
If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy … Read More...
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make this fun little leather pouch. It’s a simple zippered pouch and it’s actually an easy project. The brightly colored leather and zipper, and the cute heart zipper … Read More...
For a limited time Echo Park has some lovely journaling cards available to download for free. These are great for journals, scrapbook pages or even card backgrounds. Click here to download them.
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and … Read More...
Ambar
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Congratulations, Ambar!! I hope you find lots of goodies in this book. Please send me your snail mail info so I can get this book in the mail to you.… Read More...
I recall when I was around 12 I wanted to plant some herbs in my brothers old gym shoes. My parents looked at me with those “Oh you’re so creative but weird” eyes. Perhaps it was the fact they were … Read More...
You couldn’t really pick two more different cats but I love them both. And a nifty flower and a folksy bird. The bird is a little like what we’ve been tinkering with here, using paper based air dry polymer clays.… Read More...
Dear Edible Crafts readers,
It’s with a very heavy heart that I tell you all I’m leaving my post as Edible Crafts editor. I’ve written over 6,000 posts in almost five years. This blog is a part of my every … Read More...
MyOwnLabels.com shares this fun 4th of July cupcake printable with pinwheel topper. The pinwheel topper would be perfect as a food pick also. String them together for a mini garland and hang them across a tiered cake for WOW factor.… Read More...
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl. The dress itself is made from an adult-sized t-shirt, though you could also use yardage if you wanted. Go to … Read More...
