Just got word via a press release that Eunny Jang is leaving Interweave Knits in March to “pursue other opportunities.” Lisa Shroyer, was has been the editor of Knitscene for the past five years, will take over as editor of … Read More...
Chocolate Rose Tutorial
This beautiful rose crafted from modeling chocolate looks intimidating to make, but this tutorial with step-by-step photographs makes it seem very do-able. Find the how-tos HERE at Lulu’s Sweet Secrets.
Oscars Party Treats
If you need ideas for your Oscars party, best go to the source for party awesomeness. You’ll find links to gift bag ideas, game printables, cocktails, and recipes over at Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs. I’m kind of loving the … Read More...
Wood Pallet Map
Amy from The Idea Room took an old pallet and transformed it into this beautiful piece of map art! She was inspired by a map she had seen on Pinterest, I know I’ve seen it out there too. Check out … Read More...
Tip: Shaped Die Cut Cards
Here’s agreat tip for making a shaped card using die cuts. By folding your card in half and not die cutting over the fold you get a shaped card with a fold on top but then it’s flat alon that … Read More...
Freebie | Film Strip Photoshop Template & Silhouette Cut File
I just discovered Kate Vickers’ blog Scrapstation and it’s fabulous! Plus she is offering this free film strip in both a Photoshop template format, and a Silhouette cut file! Click here to get the files and see how Kate used … Read More...
QuiltConning it today
You probably won’t be seeing many posts from me today. I’m hanging out here in Austin, TX with Scarlett Burroughts (you may know her as our Quilting editor) for QuiltCon. We’re getting ready to head out the door for … Read More...
Freebie | Vintage Image Collage Sheet from Paper Scraps
If you love all things mid-century this vintage collage sheet is for you! It comes to us compliments of PaperScraps and is available on flickr. Click here to go to the download.
Oscar Party Printables
Hollywood is getting ready for their big party, so you have time to get your party ready too. (You are not rehearsing big medley dance numbers at your house. ) The Oscars are a perfect reason to have a party: … Read More...
Meet the Man: Mustache Baby Shower
Sisters Jen and Shannon share their idea for a little boy baby shower. This theme is sophisticated, but still playful. They show some neat food ideas, as well as photo booth fun times. Check out the whole thing at Eat. … Read More...
Fluff And Whimsey
I show you this mostly for inspiration. Caitlin doesn’t offer a pattern, but you can reproduce this yourself from the numerous pictures on her blog. Why do I like this so much? I absolutely adore dangly … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Photo Flags and a Tutorial from Cathy Zielske
Cathy Zielske is awesome. And not just because she is sharing these free digital photo flags and a tutorial showing how to use them. She’s an amazing graphic designer, a super cool scrapbooker and funny as heck to boot! Click … Read More...
Three Ways to Beat Crafters Block – Wild Olive
It’s time to talk about Crafters Block, folks. Yes, Writers Block’s evil, craft-inspiration-stealing cousin. While we tend to hear more about the opposite (also known as “Too Many Crafts, Not Enough Time”), Crafters Block exists and as artists and crafters … Read More...
Hang Your Glass Available Through HIS Glassworks
This best way to hand glass is with Hang Your Glass. The adhesive is so strong…the hardware is streamline. It’s a wonderful product for a very professional way to display glass. They make a number of different styles such … Read More...
DIY: Vegan Mascara & Cake Mascara
There are so many cool things about this tutorial not sure where to start. LOVED the history of mascara — the fact that cake was the only thing available until the late ’50s was new to me. And how great … Read More...
DIY: “Lush” Style Buffy Bars
Since we all can appreciate a little “hack” now and again, the folks at Easy Home Made went to the Lush website to find the ingredients for the Buffy Bars, … Read More...
DIY Fringe Necklace and Earrings
Erin from “Thanks I Made It,” shares a tutorial with “M & J Blog” on how to make a trendy necklace and earring set using faux-leather fringe, and chain. This would be a great weekend project … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix-it Fox rice-filled cold pack
Rachel from Architecture of a Mom shows how to make a Fix-It Fox. He’s a boo-boo creature with a rice-filled tummy. Keep him in the freezer as a coldpack for childhood’s inevitable bumps and bruises. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty placket
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she makes a button placket for a shirt. Though it has a practical purpose (allows a small neckline to go over her daughter’s head), it’s also a pretty detail. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tips: Take Better Photos of Your Projects
Do you like taking photos of your cards and paper crafting projects to post online? Or are you maybe thinking of opening an Etsy shop and need advice on taking better product pictures? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and Joanne Basile will … Read More...