There’s something to be said for stretching yourself when it comes to your knitting (and your life, I suppose), but every now and then it’s just really nice to keep things simple.
The gorgeous Simple Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is … Read More...
Inspiration: Snow Globe Card
I love this adorable snow globe card from Danielle Lounds ! It’s just precious! I really like how she used acetate to imitate the glass on the snow globe. Find out more about this card over on her blog The … Read More...
DIY Ribbon Bunting Banner
Banners are a staple for weddings, bridal showers, and other celebrations! They are so versatile and can be made using a wide variety of styles and materials. Something Turquoise shares a fun DIY tutorial for a ribbon bunting banner here… Read More...
Make Your Own Candy Dish
Make your own pretty candy dishes using candlesticks, bowls and glass glue to hold it all together. Check it out at Home Made Simple — DIY Candy Dish | Home Made Simple.
CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | Elle’s Studio
Start out the Elle’s Studio Sneak Peeks with these tabbed journaling cards. They have also revealed a new Valentine’s collection, and coordinating 12×12 papers for all new collections. Click here to see more.
Polar Bear Cupcakes
Gosh polar bears are adorable. I mean, maybe not meeting one in real life (Lost ruined that for me), but cuddly versions. These cupcakes are a perfect example. Make (easy!) polar bear cupcakes HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Chic Sac
Look what I won!
It’s such a cute bag, but that’s not the best of it. This bag is very well designed – and I wish I could find a place to purchase it. No luck so far. You can … Read More...
CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | Maya Road
Maya Road has a whole bunch of sneak peeks up on their blog. They started with these kraft and clear camera embellishments. Love them! Click here to see more, and the main blog for all their sneaks. They … Read More...
CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | October Afternoon
The winter 2013 CHA show begins this Saturday in Anaheim California. Today I will be linking you to sheak peeks of the new products that will be revealed this weekend. First up is October Afternoon. Due to illness the company … Read More...
Glass Chainmaille -Kim Edwards
Awhile back I wrote about this glass bead artist, Kim Edwards when she was first profiled on Jewelry Making Daily. They’re talking about her again as well as talking to her since this post is an interview with her. … Read More...
Snow Snow Snow
We’re currently smack in the middle of a blizzard, where I am. I have snow on the brain. Also, everywhere else. I went looking for snowy themed clay projects and found a nifty mixed media one at Sculpey.com (reliable and … Read More...
Personalized Tea Bags – Etcetorize
I treasure my daily cups of tea, but I’ve got to admit it’d be nice if my tea declared its love and belief in me as often as I do it. Thanks to Etcetorize and this tutorial on how to … Read More...
Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.
There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees, beanies, and sweatshirts as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum tee in two variations
Miriam from Mad Mim continues the Stretch Yourself series on sewing knits with a tutorial showing how to add a peplum to a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows two variations – a straight peplum and one sewn on at an … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap
Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet. A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag. It has a zipper across the top to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew studded heart sweatshirt
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80’s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart. No sewing is required. All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs. Get … Read More...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More...
Technique: Snow Drift Background
Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!
-Heather
Felt Poppy Tutorial
Lucie Stone shared her stunning poppy pictorial tutorial on “Cut Out And Keep”. She has step-by-step pictures for us to follow. So glam up any jacket or shirt or add some floral charm to your hair. This is also an … Read More...