Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom is over at I Love To Create today, showing how you can alter a plain boxy tee to create her DIY Rocker T-shirt. It becomes a loose fitting tank with cool graphics on the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron summer dress
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a chevron summer dress. It’s made from a striped knit fabric that’s pieced at … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman
Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler bean bag with removable cover
Vanessa from Lella Boutique shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a toddler sized bean bag. The cover is removable so you can run it through the wash when needed. She includes a pattern for … Read More...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.
Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.
Make bird … Read More...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here … Read More...
Freebie: Boy and Dog Digital Stamp
Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps has this adorable boy and his dog stamp to download for free, click here to find both color and black and white images to color yourself.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital … Read More...
Fourth Of July Invitation Idea
Our very own Stamping Editor Heather made this fun Fourth of July BBQ Invitation. She shares the full tutorial over on her blog
Freebie | Printable Typography Glasses for Father’s Day
I love these clever printable glasses from Mr. Printables that say DAD. Wear them to surprise him on Father’s Day, or pop them into an envelope as a card. Click here to get the printable.
Looking for more Father’s … Read More...
Show & Tell | Circle Garland
Liliana from sol da eira shares these two circle garlands that she made using wrapping papers and thread. A quick and simple way to beautify a space! Click here to see more.
Tent and Campfire Treats
Going camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and … Read More...
Waveform Jewelry – David Bizer
If you’re on the hunt for a present for the music lover in your life–or anyone else who appreciates thoughtful quirky gifts, then you must check out waveform jewelry by David Bizer. The jewelry is produced by 3d laser … Read More...
DIY Word Bracelets
Check out this tutorial and learn how to make a woven Word Bracelet.
A Special-Tie
Father’s Day is upon us again and we are all looking for a way to crochet something wonderful for Dad. Well, that’s pretty hard to do. I know that the men in my life have all the caps and scarves … Read More...
Be a part of The Dream Rocket
I’ve mentioned The Dream Rocket before: The brainchild of Jennifer Marsh, the project seeks to engage people (especially students) to create and donate art (especially fiber art) to wrap an entire Saturn rocket! The project now has a Kickstarter … Read More...
Review: Silhouette Heat Transfer Starter Kit
I know I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again, I really love my Silhouette Portrait die cutting machine
! There are just so many different things you can cut with it. Lately I’ve cut not only paper but … Read More...
Yoyen: New source of silk-ribbon embroidery kits
I got this note from a new producer of silk-ribbon-embroidery kits:
… Read More...Yoyen Designs is a start-up small family business that specializes in offering handmade gifts and products. It is all about art and handmade creations! These embroidery kits are great
Free pattern: Time’s a-ticking
Monique Jivram is a London-based illustrator who collages ink drawings, urban embroidery, and vintage fabrics to create unique artworks. She’s sharing some of her art with all of us in the form of this charming free embroidery pattern. This is … Read More...
Crewel-ty in the Netherlands
Jessica Grimm wrote us:
I thought you might be interested in the finished crewelwork projects of the first group of Royal School of Needlework students in the Netherlands. Their work is stunning!
I couldn’t agree more. Lovely! Go to Jessica’s … Read More...
How to photograph miniatures
How do they get great photos of miniatures — especially tiny needlework? Janet Granger tells all in the latest issue of Artisans in Miniature, a free ezine. She says,
… Read More...I’ve got an article which spills the beans…on the secrets involved