The Simon Says Stamp blog has a video tutorial for making this lovely Get Well card using a layered stamping technique, click here to watch.
-Heather
Board to Follow: AnthroFave
Anthropologie is one of the most talked about stores in the DIY community. And in case you’re still wondering why, check out the AnthroFave board on Pinterest. AnthroFave is part of the official Anthropologie boards, but its curated by … Read More...
Tutorial: Anti-allergen pillow cover
Deborah from Creative Folk Quilting shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make an anti-allergen covers for standard bed pillows. She uses a new Pellon product, an Allergen Defense Fabric, to block dust mites and other common … Read More...
Art Sculptures Made With Everyday Objects
Update: We have two step by step directions:
- Clothing hanger snowflake tutorial (CraftGossip)
- Coat hanger snowflake instructions (small hangers) (CraftBits)
Original story is here:
akamundo is a freelance designer and artist in Washington D.C. And his art utilizes everyday … Read More...
DIY – MilkShake Favors
This adorable and Quick idea is from mychiclife.com. This is a great way to handout something different as a favor and as an added bonus you get to use vintage style paper straws. Visit the website for a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric spray paint leaf prints
Karen from Pysselbolaget used fabric spray paint to make these reverse prints of summer leaves on the fronts of some throw pillows. She made them as reminders of the summer, a rather short season in Sweden. They’re easy to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric berry boxes
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make these fabric berry boxes. LOVE!! She includes a pattern to make them in two sizes. She shows them holding a stack of fat quarters – yummy! – but you could use them … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY toe socks
Onelmom shows how she made these colorful toe socks. She starts with a regular ol’ pair of socks and adds on the colorful toes. She made them out of felt, but I think you could also use scraps of t-shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Children’s measurement chart sizes 3T-12
If you sew for kids, Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts has a printable for you. She’s collected the average measurements for children sizes 3T-12 into one handy chart you can download and print out. Now you can make a top … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt a puzzle
Holly shows her readers how to stitch puzzle pieces on this whole cloth quilt. Though it looks difficult, she makes easy work of it by starting off her free motion quilting with a grid. Visit HollyMayb to get the tutorial… Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Mermaid in a Shell
I love mermaids and I flipped when I saw this stunning creation over at Christa’s Scrappies, she combines stamps, die cuts, real shells and faux pearls for this beautiful mermaid sitting in shell. Note: the blog is in Dutch, … Read More...
Freehand Gallery Anniversary Sale
It’s that time again, the Freehand Gallery 33rd Anniversary Sale! If you’ve been waiting to buy gorgeous pieces from the contemporary gallery of American craft, then this is the time. From Aug 10th to Aug 31st, you can find … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Messenger style saddle bags for a child’s bike
Pamela from Sovanisa shows the saddle bags she made for her daughter’s bicycle. It’s a pair of messenger style bags connected in the middle with a wide strip of fabric. She used a cute owl oilcloth print, which is girly … Read More...
6 Concrete-Inspired Wedding Ideas
{Cement Meets Cozy Inspiration Board via Alexan Events}
Cement or concrete details are a natural for urban or industrial chic themed weddings, but I love the unexpected softness of this element as featured in the beautiful inspiration board shown above. … Read More...
Tip: Glitter Shapes for Cards
Here’s a great way to get more from your metal dies, use them as a template for glitter! Find out more about this technique over at the Your Next Stamp blog.
-Heather
Driftwood candle holder
In the true spirit of DIY, stitchawishdesigns’s Michelle made this simple candle holder using driftwood. The end result is very pretty and it only takes a drill (with a special attachment). So easy!
Go check out how she made the … Read More...
10 Budget Friendly Back to School Jewelry Ideas
Summer vacation is nearing an end, back to school shopping is underway, and in some counties nearby class has already started. Whew where did the time go? Many of you have probably already spent a bundle on school supplies and … Read More...
Mission Rose Project at Needle N Thread
Over at Needle N Thread, Mary Corbet is working on a lovely Mission Rose embroidery project. In her recent post she tackled some goldwork and discussed how she handled a mistake and the techniques she used for the current leg … Read More...
Pretty Pear XII Design
Here’s another lovely pear-shaped design from Santa’s and Samplers created and stitched by Marly. I found it via Freebie Gallery. Freebie Gallery has a wealth of resources of free designs and charts and lots of pretty pictures to look over. … Read More...
