If you’re a fan of the trendy skull crochet aesthetic that’s everywhere right now, you’re going to love this crochet skull scarf pattern. It’s cute, edgy, and works up in a jiffy—making it the perfect project for both … Read More...
Tutorial | Mini Album in a Vintage Tin for Mother’s Day Gift
Lowri McNabb shows you how to create this tiny mini album (it measures 2″ x 2.5″!) from one sheet of paper. She also shares the suggestion to use it for a Mother’s Day gift and present it in a vintage … Read More...
Free Online Creative Crop for National Scrapbook Day
(Inter)National Scrapbook Day is May 4th, and to celebrate Big Picture Classes will be holding its 3rd Annual Creative Crop Online. So mark your calendars!
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How to make little kid pants from a big shirt
Mother’s Day is Coming
One of the best things about crafting has always been the chance to make gifts for people. Or buy handmade gifts if you’re running a little short on time. Here’s some great Mother’s Day items:
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Chocolate Diet Update
This is a progress report – for my Chocolate Diet Challenge (Read about it here)
If you haven’t been following the challenge, it is basically a meal replacement diet program for 8 weeks. The fun part is it’s all themed … Read More...
Customizable Matchbox Labels
Need something cute and customizable to go with a candle gift? How about these printable matchbox labels with editable monograms from Lia Griffith?
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New design from The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader has a new beaded-brooch pattern that is suitable for beginners. I’ve you’ve been wanting to try your hand at bead embroidery, here’s the perfect chance. And you’ll have an adorable toy poodle to wear or share when … Read More...
What Jude is thinking – Jude Hill Needlework Artist
It is fascinating to me to observe an artist’s mind at work. Most of us have trouble articulating our design process — we say it’s something we “feel.” So I love that Jude Hill speaks aloud her thoughts as she … Read More...
How to transfer an embroidery design
Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations shares an excellent method for transferring an embroidery design to fabric. In her needlework tutorial, she will show you one of the easiest ways to transfer your Embroidery design to the fabric. You’re going to love the hand-colored … Read More...
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
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...