Poetry, watercolor, embroidery in one small piece. Artwork by Iviva Olenick of Were I So Besotted. The hashtag underscores Iviva’s use of a traditional artform in untraditional ways. Go to Iviva’s blog to see lots more of her amazing work… Read More...
Inspiration: Claudia W
Check out this rockin block created by Claudia W of Austria for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. The colors, the lovely stitch choices, the images keep my eyes traveling — I’m captivated by the details. And I adore her … Read More...
Tutorial: Frames for tiny art
Pam Harris of Gingerbread Snowflakes shows us how to use tooling foil to create beautiful frames for tiny artwork, such as Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint immediately saw the potential for using these frames with … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby girl shirred sundress and bloomers
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.
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Vintage Postage Stamp Necklace Tutorial
I enjoy visiting Antique Malls, & Thrift Stores, sometimes more than I enjoy going to a regular mall. On most visits I will see bags of stamps and wonder what I could do with them if I purchased a bag, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric loop and button closure
La-Neka, intern at Two Peas in a Pod, shares a tutorial showing how to make a button and fabric loop closure. She shows it as a pretty closure for a fabric pouch (and includes a step-by-step for making the pouch), … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot front Dolman top for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top. It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist. The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible ottoman slipcover
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman. It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way. ‘Cause it’s reversible, too! … Read More...
Video tutorial: Geometric cut out dress back
Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought. If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the … Read More...
Freebie: House Digital Stamp
The Alley Way has this cute house digi stamp to download free, click here to grab it.
-Heather
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How to Make a Funky Felt Crow (a video tutorial) and pattern
Candace Jedrowicz is a contributor on “Fave Crafts” and has created many tutorials for them. Her video is on “Cool2Craft Videos” and she used the pattern from “Myrtle and Eunice” and you can download it! All you need to assemble … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knot dress
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s knot dress. The pattern is the same one as her Summer Picnic Dress, though adapted to give it adjustable knotted straps. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Apple Pie Cocktail
On my to do list: Become a master cocktail mixer. Also, learn to garden and become fluent in French. Guess I better get busy. Because a hot apple pie cocktail sounds delicious. Oh, I’ll also be a master of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre alphabet tote bag
Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag? Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers! Yes!! How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies! Go to the I Love To … Read More...
Tip: Clouds with Copics
The sun is shining, the clouds are out so it’s the perfect time to incorporate that into your stamping! Tracy’s Stamping Corner will show you how to make pretty fluffy clouds with Copic Markers.
-Heather
Vintage Chipped Teacup Candles
Just a Smidgen converted some chipped old tea cups into lovely candles in just a few easy steps. See how she did it here.
“Grilled Cheese” Dessert
This yummy strawberry, cream cheese frosting and pound cake, toasted-to-perfection, dessert looks just like a grilled cheese sandwich and has the same benefits: Ease of eating without a knife and fork. … Read More...
Plastic Easter Eggs Turned Candy-Filled Cookie Sombreros
You know those piles of plastic Easter eggs you still having sitting around? (I’m looking at my pile right now.) Keep them around for Cinco de Mayo. Check out this oh-so-smart idea to turn them into candy-filled sombrero cookie hats. … Read More...
Literary Tree Houses – Natural State Treehouses
Tree houses are a beautiful childhood tradition that encourages kids to get outside, imagine, and explore. But Natural State Treehouses takes that to a new level, merging a love of books with a love of outdoor play space to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded paper boat vinyl clutch purse
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to make a vinyl purse that looks like the paper boats you used to fold as a child. I love this!!! The design was inspired by a Moschino bag she spied on a … Read More...