Jennifer Bezingue, on behalf of Sculpey.com, presents us with a faux embroidery or filigree pendant. If you haven’t used your extruder to give this type of technique a try, I definitely recommend it!
Fondant Bow Cake Tutorial
Sigh. This photograph makes me want to read a 19th century romance novel. Preferably British. But I digress. Find the how-tos to make this so-pretty cake with striped fondant bow HERE at Twigg Studios.
Tutorial: Make an earwarmer headwrap from an old sweater
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how to make this earwarmer headwrap out of an old turtleneck sweater. You’ll only use the turtleneck part of the sweater, leaving the rest of the sweater to cut into other projects. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Snappy purse for your Mini Moo business cards
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a little purse pouch to hold your Mini Moo business cards. The pattern for the pouch is printed across a set of 10 of her business cards, but she also gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby cocoon from an old sweater
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can make a baby cocoon out of an old sweater. Because she uses French seams to keep allowances from fraying, she is able to make this on a sewing machine rather than a … Read More...
Make tiny stars from recycled sheet music
I have made these tiny stars out of regular paper and I can attest to their cuteness! It’s great idea to make tiny origami stars out of recycled sheet music. Pop on over to Ursula Markgraf’s blog for the … Read More...
Giveaway | Composition and Color Collection from Webster’s Pages
Allison Kreft is back from CHA with a recap and a giveaway! Take a peek at her new designs for Webster’s pages, and enter to win the Composition and Color collection. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Freebie: Valentines Stamp Negatives
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...
Free Swedish Fish Valentine’s Printable
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...
Pop Up Groundhog Day Cookies… That Really Pop Up
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...
Show & Tell | Heart Candy Clips by Shimmer Kai
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.
Freebie | Valentine Printables from Catch my Party
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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Valentines Gilded Hearts Notebook – Hazel and Agnes
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...
Marlene Rose – Glass Artist
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...
Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day – Jan 24
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...
Yay! Quilt Dad is back
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.
Concert Ticket Magnets
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’s Scrappy Trip Around the World
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...
Valentine Painted Mugs
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...
Robot Canvases
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...