Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how to make a studded turban out of a scarf. She uses fabric glue to assemble it, so no sewing is required. If you choose to use needle and thread instead … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty sock monkey (using baby socks)
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make an itty bitty sock monkey. Awwwww…. how cute!!! She uses baby socks to make the monkey on such a small scale. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Wag Doll]
Tutorial: Make a little girl pleated skirt from a scarf
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows the school girl outfit she made for her little girl. The cardigan was refashioned from a larger sweater and a t-shirt. And the pleated skirt? She made that from a scarf. And, she tells … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip Open Envelope
This is a neat idea I’ve not seen before, the Whiff of Joy stamps blog has directions for making your own zip open envelope. Very cool!
-Heather
Sugared Easter Marshmallow Pops
Just about the simplest treat you can make for Easter and so lovely to boot. Make colorful and pretty sugared Easter egg marshmallow pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial | DIY Storage for Baker’s Twine from Damask Love
Amber from Damask Love shares this very lovely way to get your spools of Baker’s Twine organized. Best of all, no power tools are required! And she did it all for under $15. Click here to get all the … Read More...
Is that a (Crochet) Spider On Your Foot?
Summer’s coming! Warm weather, no more heavy clothing, maybe even a mani/pedi. Now that you’ll want something to show off those cute painted tootsies, you might want to try out this interesting free pattern for a pair of crocheted sandals. … Read More...
Freebie | March Journaling Cards for Project Life from This Kalil Life
Here’s a great set of free March journaling cards to use this month in your Project Life or other monthly documentation. They come to us courtesy of Kimberly at This Kalil Life. I totally love the colors! Click here … Read More...
Tutorial | Colorful Paper Easter Eggs by Craft & Creativity
If you’re more into paper than paint, then these are the Easter eggs for you! Helena from Craft and Creativity shows you how to make these colourful paper Easter eggs, and includes a free template with three different sizes. … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Mosaic
DIY: Reed Diffuser for Aromatherapy
Ok, why didn’t I think of this? Jillee from One Good Thing has the easiest ever tutorial for making your own reed diffusers using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Quick and inexpensive and just what we need … Read More...
Inspiration: Sami Teasedale
Droolworthy: the modern “blackwork” of Sami Teasedale of Teasemade. Sami describes herself:
… Read More...Maker of treats hand stitched with a needle and thread, from jewellery treasures to intricate textile artwork. I have a love for hand embroidery and I am a
Margaret Tudor never looked better
Deriana of DeriDolls created this miniature version of Margaret Tudor as portrayed by K of the USA. Deri says,
… Read More...Her gorgeous attire was mostly made by her mother, so I had some pretty big shoes to fill! I could embroider
DIY: Soap Cutter
Like every soaper I know, Odie from Riverlea Soap is constantly trying to create, or recreate, or tweak, the perfect soap cutter. She generously shares her journey with us, including a step-by-step tutorial of how she made her cutter. Find … Read More...
DIY: Lime Avocado CP Soap
The color…wow! And the fact that both avocado and lime juice were used in the soap, it’s like guacamole in your shower. Fabulous. Find the recipe here from Addicted to Soap.
Inspiration: Sylvia Windhurst
Sylvia Windhurst of WindyRiver says,
… Read More...Inspired by a Japanese woodcut print of a moonlit night over water, I decided to embroider a landscape to grace the cover of an ash wood jewelry box. I liked the simple shapes and colors
DIY: Aftershave!
So exciting to find a bathnbody product just for men! Shannon at Dairy Godmother has been making her husband aftershave for about a year now, and she has great tips and suggestions as well as two recipes. The best part: … Read More...
Inspiration: Zurn P
Zurn P of Pennsylvania, USA, created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the unusual style of piecing that uses a long center strip. I love the circular motifs that follow the fabric’s print. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt cherry-blossom brooch
You want this cherry-blossom brooch, don’t you. Good news: Star-Shaped and Shiny shows us how to make it. The process is simple, requiring only beginning embroidery skills. (In fact, you could skip the embroidery altogether if you’re in a hurry … Read More...
Using bead embroidery in art quilts
Jenny of Fiber Art Almanac talks us through the principles of designing an effective beaded art quilt, using a work by Nancy Eha as a shining example. Nancy says her quilt, Just Spinning My Wheels, is “obsessively beaded.” I say … Read More...