So I usually don’t post on straight recipes, no matter how delicious they sound, unless they are somehow crafty. Well, for me, all you need to do is turn regular food into tiny food and I’m sold. Especially when said … Read More...
Candy Corn Flowers
Need something sweet, easy, Halloween-ish and kid-friendly to make? Fast? Oh so right for little hands, make candy corn flowers HERE at B-Inspired Mama.
Sewing Pattern: Take in the legs of athletic shorts
MaryBeth from SecondHand Couture had a pair of athletic shorts that were too big through the legs. She shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how she removed the extra volume without affecting the stitching on the sides. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeans waistband alteration for a curvy fit
What happens when a girl with curves wears a pair of jeans cut for someone without curves? That pesky gap at the back of the waistband, that’s what! Sally Ann shows how you can fix it. Get the how-to on … Read More...
Project: Narwhal Card
Visit my personal blog P is for Paper and I’ll show you how to turn a whale stamp into a Narwhal to make this cute card.
-Heather
Felted Soap
This is an idea that’s new to me! Have you heard of felted soap? It sounds like the perfect marriage of yarn and practicality. The resulting bar of soap is both pretty and useful, quick and easy to … Read More...
E.M. Papers Giveaway!
For your chance to win a complete wedding printables set valued at $349 be sure to enter the Pin it to Win it giveaway over at e. m. papers! The set includes up to 3 color changes and the winner … Read More...
DIY: Pumpkin Spice Lip Gloss
She had me at the pumpkin, really. Stephanie at Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for Pumpkin Spice lip gloss (and peppermint too, so you’re ready for the following season!) Get all the details here.
Giveaway from Papervine
Lowri McNabb from Papervine is giving away this assortment of scrapbooking supplies. She has provided several ways to enter this contest and entries are welcome until October 5th 2012. Click here to go to the giveaway
Inspiration du Jour | Such Looks
Idea file: Reversible autumn bunting from a quilted placemat
Pillows A-La-Mode shows what she made out of a reversible quilted placemat. She cut it into triangle shaped pieces and used them to create a beautiful autumn bunting. I love it!! Read more at Pillows A-La-Mode.
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Free pattern: Color blocked cowl neck tee
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free patten and tutorial for making this color blocked tee. The fit is loose and the neck drapes into a cowl. The pattern is in an adult size small (33.5-28-35). … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy pouf pincushion
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this cute little scrappy pouf pincushion. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Looking for more pouf patterns? Check out these Sewing patterns we found for poufs on Etsy.
Remove Unwanted Candle Wax from Glass Containers
How many times in my life thus far would this tip have come in handy? Answer: a lot! Aunt Peaches shares the secret for getting wax off of glass candle holders so they may be re-purposed again and again. Check … Read More...
Reverse appliqué spangly fish picture tutorial
Holly created this spangly fishy picture with reverse appliqué! It seems I always post Holly’s Tuesday projects a day late; but as they say better late. . . We are both into sea creatures; remember her stunning starfish and she … Read More...
Throwing a Black Light Party – Tikkido
Looking for something crazy and different to do for Halloween this year? How about throwing a black light party? Amaze and delight your friends by having a party that glows in the dark. Tikkido has tons of hard learned tips … Read More...
Halloween Socks to Knit
Sometimes dressing up for Halloween can be as simple as adding a little accessory to your everyday clothes that brings a bit of the season into your everyday. If that’s something you like to do, Sandra Singh has got you … Read More...
Morgan Madison at Bullseye Resource Center – Portland
As a graphic artist I’m always drawn to glass work that has a graphic edge to it. Morgan Madison’s work is just that type and it makes me smile. Also there’s the element of how’d he do that? I love … Read More...
How to keep metallic threads from breaking
Using metallic threads and blending filaments can be tricky. Kreinik‘s Facebook readers recently chimed in with personal experience and tips for a poster who was frustrated by the tendency of delicate fibers to break. Check out the wealth of … Read More...
Happy birthday, Ati!
Ati of Ati on the Crazy Road created this crazy-quilt block as her July entry for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. What does this sweet stitchery represent to her? A celebration of her 70th birthday! Congratulations on kicking off another … Read More...