Tea has such cozy meaning for so many… warmth, memory, history. So I never tire of this genius idea for tea bag cookies (as in, tea bag-shaped cookies dipped in chocolate and perfect for tea dunking). Speaking of history, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a man’s tie down to fit a little boy
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to size a man’s necktie down so it fits a little boy. She starts with a full tie-it-yourself necktie, and cuts and sews it into a pre-tied necktie. It’s stitched to an elastic cord … Read More...
Paper Bag Turkey Leg Snack Favors
Now, I have seen brown bag turkeys filled with snacks for a kid’s Thanksgiving before, but brown bag turkey legs filled with snacks to feed the masses? Love this idea as much. Check out these turkey leg snack favors, perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Kanzashi folded fabric flower embellishment
Stephanie from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations guests at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a kanzashi fabric flower embellishment. Get the how to.
[photo from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations]
Tutorial: Playmat that folds up into a backpack
Stella from The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a play mat that folds up into a backpack. She uses simple piecing to create fields and ponds … Read More...
How to make a recycled catalog scrap collage
Over at the blog Eat Sleep Make there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to make a modern scrap catalog collage.
Project: Stamped Glass Ornaments
I bet these stamped glass holiday ornaments looks so lovely hanging on a tree when the light hits them! Find out how to make some for your tree or to give as a great gift over at The Workshop at … Read More...
Need A Square? 300 Classic Crochet Block Patterns
Have you seen this book? If you need a square or other block patterns to crochet, this is a great source for patterns. I found this book at the library during one of my routine visits there. I carried it … Read More...
Free Printable | I Am Thankful Cards
Download these free printable I Am Thankful cards to use for your Thanksgiving celebration. The PDF file comes with six cards to a sheet. Courtesy Julie Blanner at Coordinately Yours.
A Rustic Spread with Flameless Candles
Live Laugh Rowe created this lovely, rustic spread for her home using flameless candles, burlap, and wood.
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Free Book Themed Printable – Sweet C’s Designs
The minute I saw the tote Sweet C’s Designs made I knew I wanted one. If you’re like me and big books are a large part of your life, then head on over and check out the post where you … Read More...
Call for Entries: Incite
The publisher of North Light Books and CreateMixedMedia.com has extended the deadline for their mixed media competition to December 3. Incite: The Best of Mixed Media, a hard-bound competition book, could include your mixed media jewelry design!
The premier … Read More...
Fall Tea Light Holders
Craft and Creativity made these lovely fall candle holders with dried leaves and flowers. They’re a great way to hang on to pre-frost bits of autumn as the snow begins to fall this year. See more of her holders here… Read More...
Tutorials: Two new DIY ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas deer
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More...
Guest tutorial: Party dress refashion by Marisa Lynch from New Dress A Day
Yesterday I posted my review of New Dress A Day by Marisa Lynch.
Today, I’ve got a special treat for you…. Marisa herself showing how to turn a drab, boring dress into fabulous party attire.
Take it away, Marisa!
*****… Read More...
Autumnal Votives
Michaels has a great tutorial for making Fimo autumnal votive holders with polymer clay. Check it out.
Giveaway: Cricut Mini
The winner of this giveaway is Tracy. Congratulations! We have sent you an email.
We did very recently give away a Cricut Mini on our Stamping blog, so why would we want to give away another one so soon?… Read More...
Giveaway from Orna Willis!
Orna Willis of Adorn would like to have your feedback about what kinds of product photos you prefer. Your reward for giving your opinion? You’ll be entered in a drawing for a grab-bag of Orna’s gorgeous threads and a miniature … Read More...