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If you own a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can use these lovely Valentine stamp negatives from Teresa Collins to make your own clear stamps, click here to download.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, … Read More...
Ah, the infinite variations to say “I love you” via a printable with a clever saying to put on a favor bag filled with treats that inspire said clever saying. Now that’s a mouthful. And I’m not entirely sure it’s … Read More...
Finally. After waiting all winter–actually, two winters, since last winter was totally lame snow-wise–we have snow here in Washington DC as of today. We’re not knee deep or anything, but it’s a good, hearty dusting. I say keep it coming. … Read More...
Take a peek at this cute idea from Shimmer Kai: heart candy clip embellishments! use for packaging or on a scrapbook project. Click here to see more.
Here is a sweet collection of Valentine’s Day printables designed by Green Apple Designs for Catch My Party. The set includes favor tags, candy bar wrappers, a bunting and more! Click here to go to the download.
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Sometimes (and only sometimes) chocolate is not the best gift to give for Valentines day. Sometimes, it’s good to give something useful, pretty, and not gone the next day, like this gilded hearts notebook from Hazel and Agnes. You … Read More...
I was fortunate enough to go to the opening night of LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It’s an annual event that houses galleries from all over the world. Tonight was a big shin dig for patrons, … Read More...
Ellen of The Long Thread is planning to visit her local quilt shop Thursday (read her post here) as part of the Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day campaign. Will you be visiting yours? Before you run out the … Read More...
Quilting superstar John of Quilt Dad rejoined the blogosphere today after a short absence. I’ve missed his witty writing, so want to join others in welcoming him back to the fold. Go HERE to catch up.
I remember the days of saving concert tickets. A momento from a good time, mostly from my youth. I’m pretty sure they’re still in a box in the attic with other keepsakes from days gone by. I like this idea … Read More...
Rachael of Imagine Gnats joined the #scrappytripalong on Instagram. This is her finished quilt top (love it) and if you scroll to the bottom of her post she provides links to all the information on the Scrappy Trip Around the … Read More...
Here are a few different ideas (only one is pictured) for painting on glass mugs to give as Valentine’s Day gifts. Fun ideas, though I am partial to the “Ink Heart Mug” pictured here. Check them all out at — … Read More...
You can pick up stretched canvas at craft stores pretty inexpensively, and if you have that store’s coupon, even better! There are so many things that you can with them, and you don’t have to be a painter to do … Read More...
I knew nothing about dryer balls until one of my readers mentioned them and linked me up to Green Allure Wool Dryer Balls – the Ultimate Drying Aid. They tell you all about the reasons to use dryer balls but … Read More...
Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a girl’s tiered skirt. It’s a pretty skirt that’s also easy to sew. Get the tute.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
The only difference between a pair of thick tights and a pair of leggings is a heel and a foot. Remove them from your tights, and you’ve got leggings. Becky at U Create shows how to do it. You can … Read More...
Some records are vintage and worth money, and some just aren’t. For the ones that aren’t there are lots of fun ways to recycle them into something else. These bookends are a great example of using your old vinyl records … Read More...
If you’re looking for a fresh take on the cowl, check out this pretty free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.
The Buttoned Neck Scarf, designed by Susan Mills, uses a bulky blend of merino and alpaca for softness and … Read More...
Now you an appeal to your inner handywoman and still be feminine. Make your very own incognito lipstick multi-tool! Looks like a lipstick but it’s really a handy tool kit. Get the full instructions here — Pocket Multi-Tool for Women… Read More...
Just a note that you should go enter the drawing at Donna Kato’s CraftArtEdu – every month they give away a year of free classes. Many fabulous clay instructors have lessons posted there!
