Sarah of Wonderstrange devised these sweet Christmas ornaments that have unlimited embellishment potential. Think of the possibilities! And she’s sharing her pattern and instructions with us. Yea! Go to her blog post to see how they look on a tree … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered zipper pillow backing
A pillow front this pretty deserves a stellar back closure and Amy of Amy Made That! gave it one – a covered zipper. She wrote up a tutorial for how to do it. So, skip the envelope. Go to her … Read More...
Handmade Ornament Inspirations
As I’ve been working on my entry for Michaels Dream Tree Challenge, I realized many of my most cherished ornaments are ones that have been handmade and given to me as gifts or personalized ornaments that I’ve made myself. Here’s … Read More...
Michaels Dream Tree Challenge Update
I’ve been busy this week working on my Dream Tree entry for the Michaels Stores challenge. Jewel-tones and treasures are my design inspirations.
I added a few strands of colored lights to the pre-lit tree and then set to work … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a shapeless thrifted dress into a fitted peplum dress
Sarah from Welcome to the Good Life guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how she transformed a shapeless (and way too large) thrifted dress into a smart little peplum … Read More...
Paper Candle Wraps
Craft and Creativity used vintage book pages to create these simple candle wraps that add a charming effect to otherwise bland luminaries. Tutorial.
Freebie: Thanksgiving Clip Art
Dover Publishing has an entire page of free Thanksgiving themed clip art to download for free, click here to get it.
-Heather
City-Wide Market – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Here’s another indie craft opportunity for those of you in South Florida! City-Wide Market Extravaganza is combination craft bazaar/vintage fair/flea market, where locals can sell handmade goods or vintage goods. Check it out on Facebook or on their website for … Read More...
Make Your Own Felt Soap “Directions”
Bethany lives outside Portland, Oregon with her husband and two pugs and works for the social networking site CraftFoxes.com as an assistant editor. She has her original how-to to make your own felt soap directions for us to follow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Taco and french fry t-shirts
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing she embellished a couple of tees with her kids’ favorite foods. One has a felt taco … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired striped diaper bag or tote
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how she made this fashionable diaper bag for her sister. The design was inspired by a striped diaper bag by Kate Spade. There’s nothing that screams “diaper bag”, so you could also just carry it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized sequin initial keychain, no sewing required
Grace from Stripes and Sequins shows how you can create this sparkly initial keychain. She used glue to attach the sequins so there’s no sewing required. If you wanted to make the sequins more secure, you could certainly use a … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep your corners sharp when turning a seam right side out
Common wisdom is to clip your corners before turning a seam right side out. But Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows a different way that will help you achieve a sharper corner. Go to her post to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with snap on embellishments
Blue Eyed Freckle shows how to make her Indecisive Shirt, named so because you can switch out the embellishments down the front. The secret is snap tape. What a cool idea! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]
Tip: Make Stamps from Wood Embellishments
Helga at the My Artist Life blog has a great idea for using small wooden embellishments. She’s adhered them to corks and used them as stamps, how clever! Click here to find out more. I think I *need* some of … Read More...
Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission
I found Madeline’s story through Bullseye’s Facebook page. Madeline is a 14 year old that suffers from a rare blood disorder and makes beautiful fused glass jewelry she calls Red Cells for Remission. She has Diamond Blackfan Anemia which … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets
The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable! The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon. If you’re wondering how she … Read More...
The Advent Calendar Project Week 22 Felt Owls
Kat of “just crafty enough” started The Advent Calendar Project way back on June 1, 2012. Today she is sharing her week 22 project her lovable felt Owls to slip into one of the pockets of The Advent Calendar. … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article … Read More...
Project: Folded Paper Treat Holder
Visit Alipeep’s Art blog and find out how to turn a 12″ x 12″ piece of paper into a pretty treat holder. These are great for giving candy, coffee or tea packets.
-Heather