When most of us think of wonton wrappers, we picture tidy little dumplings bobbing in a steaming bowl of soup. But those paper-thin squares are secretly one … 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...
Freebie & Tutorial | Matchbox Covers for July 4th
Planning on lighting fireworks or sparklers this year for July 4th? Pretty up your matchboxes with this free printable plus tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect. Get 3 x four designs on one printable sheet and decorate a dozen matchboxes. Click … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Soft Curls -Sock Bun Curls
So I had to join the sock bun curls hype and try it out for myself and I have used it at least once a week since. If you have not already worked it out I am a lazy hair … Read More...
Sundaes and Popcorn Cupcakes
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake… Read More...
Bough Houses – Rob Heard
I admit, I’ve always been fascinated by miniatures and dollhouses. But I would challenge anyone to not be fascinated by Rob Heard‘s Bough Houses. Each one is an intricate sculpture, an imaginary landscape crafted in wood. The scale of … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More...
Meet ShuliDesigns
I’m always asking clayers to send me links to what they’re up to, their shops, their blogs and Shuli took me up on it. Her Etsy shop is a bright and cheery place. The fish, above, is just one … Read More...
Party On Dudes Party On!
Get in the party spirit with this fun “Party on” necklace from sourcherry.co.uk on Folksy.com.
Tisp for marine vinyl appliques
Amy from Positively Splendid makes awesome appliques using marine vinyl. It comes in a wide variety of colors and adds dimension to a project. She shares some of her tips and tricks for making appliques out of the vinyl, including … Read More...
DIY Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet
Make your wedding money stretch with this stunning “Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet” and use any colors you like and you can make smaller bridesmaids Bouquets also, too amazing! Save money for your honeymoon. Find the tutorial with great pictures to … Read More...
Tutorial: Waving flag applique using twisted pleats
Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how to make the twisted pleat detail she used in a 4th of July shirt for her nephew. Made from a striped fabric, it gives … Read More...