Have you ever wanted to use several different digital stamps on the same card but didn’t want to print and cut out each one individually? Well, Shelia at Blessed and Distressed will show you how to layer those digital images … Read More...
100 Lace Flowers To Crochet
Oh, are you going to love this book! I’ve read, reviewed, and used other crochet books that feature floral motifs – but this one is special!
Caitlin Sainio (who also authored 100 Snowflakes To Crochet) has designed real versions … Read More...
New Challenge Blog | Paper Lovers Studio
Katie of Punk Projects and Emily of Oh! Emily Made That have just launched a new challenge blog for all lovers of paper crafting.
… Read More...Every week here at Paper Lovers Studio, we’ll be sharing two new and inspiring challenges
Scrapbooking & Technology | New Photo Book App Mosaic & a Giveaway!
I have another photo book app to share today! The Mosaic app is a photo book creating app for Apple devices running iOS 5 or later. The hardcover Mosaic books are sized 7″x7″, have linen covers and one flat price … Read More...
Mister Finch
Have you seen the textile work of Mister Finch? Somewhere between cute and creepy, closer to Beatrix Potter illustrations than to the Japanese influenced creepy-cute works, are Mister Finch’s odd assortment of textile sculptures. The unique pieces use thread, fabric, … Read More...
Two Hearts Bracelet Tutorial
Silvia posted this valentines two hearts bracelet tutorial on her blog “Born in ’82.” Valentines Day is obviously over for 2013, but this bracelet can be worn year round! Check out the tutorial and learn how to create … Read More...
Painting with Light – Narcissus Quagliata at D&L Art Glass
Would there be vitrigraph if it weren’t for Narcissus Quagliata? Bullseye worked with him and developed vitrigraph to satisfy his needs for his glass paintings. Yay! Narcissus will be a speaker at BECon in June (yes, I’m going,) and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Taggie caterpillar puff softie
This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read More...
Felted Mushroom instructions
Paul Lowe of “Sweet Paul” develops crafts and recipes for editorial and commercial projects, and has published 22 cookbooks in 12 languages. New recipes and inspiration can be found several times a week on his “Sweet Paul blog”. He is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique … Read More...
DIY: His & Hers Body Wash
Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two … Read More...
DIY: Skunk Spray
It’s (mostly) spring here in the Northeastern United States and what that means is the skunks are out in full force. So it was great timing to read of an easy skunk remedy from The Essential Herbal. I’ll be … Read More...
Pattern Tip: Start with the Sleeves
Here’s a great tip from the knitting blog over at WEBS: when starting a new pieced sweater pattern, knit the sleeves first.
If you’re trying out a new technique, want to see how colors work together or just want … Read More...
DIY: Teeth Whitening
This is a new one to me…apparently swishing a high quality oil around in your mouth for twenty minutes a day can help with oral health and has the added side benefit of whiter teeth. Who knew? Katie, aka Wellness … Read More...
Project: Stamped Rocks
Here’s a fun way for your kids to learn the alphabet and play with spelling out words. Sam at Thrive 360 Living shows how to decorate rocks with stamps and heat embossing (btw don’t let the kids use a heat … Read More...
Spring Candle Holders
Head on over to craftideas.info for the scoop on how to make these adorable bunny motif candle holders. They come together in a snap and crafters at any level can make these, no problem.
Pin of the Week: An Awesome Stitch Pattern Calculator
If you’re the kind of knitter who hates math — and I think that covers a lot of us! — you need to know about the Stitch Pattern Calculator from Laylock Knitwear Design.
This is a really simple, powerful concept. … Read More...
Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery
The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo.
Here they are in the video … Read More...
Love Makes You Real
The story of the Velveteen Rabbit is a long-loved tradition in our family. It is such a sweet story and it always makes me tear up. I found this Velveteen Rabbit inspired project over at Feathers in the Nest blog. … Read More...