It’s officially time to start thinking about applying to winter craft shows! I know, it’s not even June, but advanced planning is the name of the game. And wonderful opportunities like the Oklahoma City Deluxe Winter Market are already taking … Read More...
Freebie: COOL Banner
Get ready to decorate for your summer parties with this bright paper banner that spells out “cool”. Download it for free from Echo Park.
-Heather
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A Perfect Vest for Summer
Here’s a really great free knitting pattern from Tahki Stacy Charles you might want to check out if you’re a fan of vests. The Silhouette Ribbed Vest is a really easy, longish vest with a mostly ribbed body and pockets.… Read More...
DIY Cooler Stand
Seriously! This is awesome. It doesn’t have to be for Father’s Day either, although that’s what this particular cooler stand was, a Father’s Day gift. Wouldn’t this be a great addition to your backyard? I love it! Check it out … Read More...
A Cool Way to Carry Your Crafts
If you’re a fan of knitting on the go (and beer) you need to go check out this project on CraftFoxes for a six-pack craft caddy. (Yes, you could use a soda sixer instead.)
It’s really pretty simple and … Read More...
Easy Licorice Idea for the 4th of July
Now THIS is the easiest ever idea for the 4th of July: Wrap your RedVines and serve. Find the how-tos to make these firecracker licorice favors HERE at Room to Inspire.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy fleece flower pillows
LiEr from Ikat Bag made a stack of these happy flower pillows out of pieces of fleece left over from previous projects. They’re quick to sew up and would be cute additions to a little girl or tween’s bedroom. She’ll … Read More...
Toilet Paper Roll Pencil Case with Felt Tutorial
Today our Onel of “Onelmon” created this tutorial for a “Toilet Paper Roll Pencil Case” and this is probably one of the simplest cases you would ever make, tells Onel! Just trade the needle and thread steps with glue if … Read More...
Odette Cross Stitch Pattern
Brigitte Dadaux often brings us vintage looking dolls and girl faces and here is another. This one is named Odette and I can just see it stitched in sepia tones or a warm blue. What color would you choose to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather cube ottoman
This shiny gold ottoman is fah-bulous, isn’t it? Chelsea from Lovely Indeed made it herself, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how. It’s essentially a large cube sewn from faux leather and filled with a thick foam. … Read More...
8 Alternative Uses for Wonton Wrappers
Other than for dumplings, that is. I must say, I’m feeling pretty inspired to pick some up and make pasta, appetizers, snacks, dessert and more. Here are some non-dumpling-uses for wonton wrappers from around the web:
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Make pie! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Market Bag with boxed corners
Alexandra Smith from Lola Nova has created an effortlessly stylish and practical accessory with her Origami Market Bag, and she’s generously shared a tutorial for making it! This bag is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it a … Read More...
Secondhand fabric shopping advice from Abby Glassenberg
Much of my ample fabric and notions stash has come from estate sales and thrift stores. And why not? You can find some unusual items, and get them for a fraction of the cost of buying them new. And it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked Pouch
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Pintucked Pouch. Her tutorial includes how to use a pintuck foot and a twin needle to create the evenly spaced rows of … Read More...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Monkey Cake
The master of sweets-that-look-delicious-and-adorable-and-clever-but-totally-manageable-to-make (is that too long?) has created yet another delicious and adorable and clever cake that looks totally manageable to make. Find the how-tos and recipe to make peanut butter chocolate monkey cake HERE at Bird on … Read More...
Giant EAT Letters from Reclaimed Wood
Sometimes you just have to go BIG to make a statement. Sometimes the space you’re trying to fill needs a large piece to really make it pop. That’s what’s happening here with these enormous letters that spell out the word … Read More...
And the winner is…..
Congrats to Pat, you’re the winner of the Penny Black stamps giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Review: Lifestyle Crafts Detailz Dies and Shape N’ Tape
I’m excited today to share you with some brand new products from Lifestyle Crafts, the Detailz Dies and Shape N’ Tape.
These lovely dies will die cut out the shape and then also emboss the image giving them some … Read More...
14 Desserts that Use Pop Rocks
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown … Read More...
Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book For Knitters
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is her review of … Read More...