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...
Tutorial: Colorblocked bodice for a litttle girl’s dress
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she created a colorblocked bodice for a little girl’s dress. The color blocking is an easy detail, adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew smooth curves for a Peter Pan collar
Jennifer Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how she achieves smooth curves on a Peter Pan collar. No bumpy or angled curves for her! Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Grainline]
Tutorial: Add faux fur trim to a sweatshirt hoodie
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to add faux fur trim to a sweatshirt hoodie. This would be cute for a little girl or a tween, or even for an adult hoodie. Get the tute.
[photo from See … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Powder Stencil Card
Here’s a fantastic way to get more from your embossing powders, try using them with a stencil instead of a stamp. Wendy Jordan at Paper Craft Planet shares this clever and cool technique.
-Heather
Mochimochi Winner
The winner of the Super-Scary Mochimochi
book is commenter number 25, Elana, who said her kids have outgrown trick-or-treating but she did plan to dress up for Bunco.
Congratulations and hope you enjoy the book.
No giveaway this week, and … Read More...
The Stitcher
The chart shown here is one of several free from Brigitte Dadaux that shows women engaged in stitching activities. Work one up to represent your favorite activity or make it for your favorite stitcher. Check out the free charts.
DIY: Coconut Milk Body Wash
We all know how versatile and good for you coconut milk is, but what always really sells me on using it is the smell. Just reminds me of the beach (I know that’s weird, but there it is!) Try this … Read More...
DIY polka dot wool sweater
I have tried this and it is a great idea on how to repair or update an old sweater. Daria hosts “kittenhood” out of Cluj Napoca, Romania is pretty excited about sweaters this season, and she is customizing them. She … Read More...