A little of what’s caught my eye out in the clay world this week:
- PolymerClayCentral has changed up their themes for their monthly challenges – you now have two options each month
- If you were thinking of attending Synergy,
Frosty Valentine Heart Garland
As soon as I saw this I fell in love with it. I just recently featured a rainbow garland made from ice cubes, but heart shaped ice cubes?? How could you not love that? They are so pretty in red … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Hand-embroidery is a fun and fulfilling hobby that can bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s also a great way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So why not give it a try? You’ll … Read More...
Applique and embroider a robin
Bronwyn of Red Brolly categorizes this adorable robin as Christmas decor — and he would make a fine ornament, indeed. But I’m thinking different colors, different stitched embellishments, maybe some beads and sequins could turn him into a sweet decoration … Read More...
Inspiration: Terri Bett
Terri Bett wrote me:
… Read More...I have been experimenting with portraits. Started with wild animals then pets and now my daughter. I hand drew the image on with pencil onto the fabric and then stitched and shaded with thread to get
Make a set of nesting catchalls
Rachael of Imagine Gnats shows how she combined a pattern from one book with design ideas from another for an adorable set of nesting catchalls. The smallest one with the pretty bird was stitched by her wee kiddo. Yea for … Read More...
Homemade Hard Shell Ice Cream Topping
Did you know you could make your own hard shell ice cream topping? And it’s easy? And it takes only two ingredients? Find the how-tos HERE at Skip to My Lou. And on a side note, from one blogger … Read More...
A valentine project from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has put together a pretty project that would work as a gift for any season — a little fabric bowl to catch your keys, jewelry, or other little tidbits. This version includes a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon rosebuds
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More...
Rusty Heart Valentine Wreath
A little rusty heart combined with pretty white twigs makes for a beautifully rustic addition to your door this Valentine’s Day. I love how this turned out! You will really want to check out the full post and see how … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini frame pincushion
Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read More...
96 Cane Launches New Online Store
The official launch is actually February 1st but I’m helping Ryan get the word out about the opening of his online store for 96 Cane called glasscandystore.com. If you’re not familiar with 96 Cane it’s made by Ryan Staub, … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby fabric heart pillow from vintage linens
Vintage linens are so beautiful, but there’s often damage that prevents you from using them for their intended purpose. The Polka Dot Closet shows how you can use the undamaged portion of the vintage linens to create these gorgeous shabby … Read More...
Free pattern: Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters. The download includes patterns for 5 different monster shapes, 5 different mouths, 5 different eyes, and 5 different monster accessories. You can mix and match them … Read More...
Felt Valentine Play Set Tutorial
Stephanie is the amazing host of “Imagine Our Life” and the creator of this Felt Valentine Play Set which is completely adorable with everything your kid need to be the perfect Valentine pixie. Stephanie is a graphic designer, a craft-a-holic, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Lady Bug Card
Hardware Love Sign
Jenna is a genius. Why? Because she was able to take things like an L bracket, screws and wire and turn them into a totally fun and unique sign perfect for Valentine’s Day. I’m even loving the color! Check out … Read More...
DIY Sour Grapes Candy
How smart is this? And so easy and unique. All you need is some grapes and a package of JellO. Find the how-tos to make sour grape candy HERE at Sweet Treats and More.
How to make a recycled t-shirt hula skirt
This is just too cute! If you think so too pop on over to the blog Stellar Mother to see how to make a no-sew recycled t-shirt hula skirt.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this … Read More...
Recycled CD/DVD Photo Book
Crafters are getting more and more creative in how they recycle old CDs and DVDs. Take this project as an example. Who would have thought to use old CDs to create a whimsical little photo book! I love the idea … Read More...