Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Sashiko Tunic. It’s a long sleeved shirt with a button placket and yoke, which she embellished with sashiko embroidery. The pattern is for … Read More...
Paper Bag Luminaries
Swedish blog Ida klipper & klistrar made these super simple luminaries with paper bags, tea lights and sand. Ever since daylight savings time, it has felt like nighttime just comes so early. These easy luminaries would be a nice addition … Read More...
Faux Bois Candles made with Wrapping Paper
Hello Lidy made this sweet set of faux bois candles for her kids, but I think this idea is perfect for the upcoming holiday season! She made these with a little bit of wrapping paper and Mod Podge, which means … Read More...
Jimmy Beans Releases Special “Operation Turkey Trot” Yarns
In celebration of Thanksgiving (happy day to those who celebrate it!), Jimmy Beans Wool has released a special, limited edition line of yarns produced by some of the best dyers out there and inspired by the meal a lot of … Read More...
Freebie: Birthday Digital Stamp Set
Here’s something to be thankful for today……FREE DIGITAL STAMPS! Visit the Free Vintage Digital stamps blog and download this wonderful set of birthday digi’s.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Mora Holiday Earring Exhibition
Although Asheville, North Carolina is well known for its artistic community, the talented jewelers working in this area are sometimes overshadowed by the other fine studio crafts. Mora co-owners Joanna Gollberg and Marthe Le Van are working to change this … Read More...
A Gift For Me!
A friend recently gave me this book. She doesn’t crochet (or knit) and has little knowledge of other needlearts, but she’s quite good at choosing books! This one is a keeper. It’s small enough to tuck in a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sweater Weather
Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
A big thanks to Daily Art Muse for showing us the wonderful blown glass animals by Jan Rosen
. As you all know if you read a lot of my posts, I love fine art glass. And Jan Rosen’s work … Read More...
Thankful Banner – Violet Imperfection
Violet Imperfection has the perfect rustic banner for your thanksgiving celebration. This beautiful thankful banner would be a great project to work on with the family or kids to keep them occupied while dinner is cooking. And for those of … Read More...
Fall Candle Centerpiece
That’s What Che Said made this lovely candle centerpiece with twine, craft leaves and burlap. A simple, last minute-appropriate addition to any Thanksgiving table. Get the tutorial.
Darling Christmas Felt Gift Card Holders
This adorable gift card holder comes from Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” and it is the perfect projects for the gifts cards we love to give. It seems these days we are giving more and more gift cards as presents … Read More...
Tutorial: One shouldered dress refashion
Michelle Ng shows how removing the shoulder of a slouchy knit dress gives it some style ooomph. It’s a quick refashion, just a few cuts and a seam. This simple change takes it from “let’s run errands” to “let’s go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s ballerina wrap cardigan
Jessica from Happy Together shows how she made this ballerina style cardigan for her little girl. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric, with long ties that wrap around and tie at the side. … Read More...
Felt Christmas Wreath Tutorial
Dazie hosts the charming blog “daziepatch” has this lovely felt Rose wreath tutorial for us. We are certainly decorating the halls today the help of some amazing crafters. Dazie lives in the UK and is a wife and the mother … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tile
Looking for a hand made gift idea? These beautiful stamped tiles can be adjusted to any taste and style of decor. I adore the little added stamped charm! Find directions for making these over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
DIY Poinsettia Felt Flowers {on Striped Yarn Wreath}
Dawn hosts “Designed by Dawn Nicole” has this darling DIY Hand-sewn Felt Poinsettia Flower tutorial for us. This is simple and festive and they look adorable on a simple striped red and white yarn wreath for the Holidays. Dawn … Read More...
Glowing Leaf Candle Holder
iLoveToCreate shares an idea for making designer-look candle holders. Tutorial.
Find: Beeswax Sewing Machine Oil Bottle Candles
Etsy seller Fresh Pastry Stand carries some wonderful candles designed to look like vintage sewing machine oil bottles. The shop also carries some other 3D candle creations – check them out.
DIY Program Bags & Ribbon Wands
Love these pretty blue and gold wedding programs and ribbon wands at Green Wedding Shoes! Get the tutorial created by the ladies at Smitten on Paper by clicking this link.