Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make her Petite Pleated Pouch. Given the name, it should be no surprise that it’s a small zippered pouch with a pleated detail on its body. The pleats are stitched down in … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum skirt refashion
Kelly from ReStitch Me tells how she refashioned an mid length A-line skirt into a shorter skirt with a peplum. She cinched the peplum up and embellished it with a fabric rosette. She calls it a Haunted Skirt Refashion because … Read More...
Tutorial: Dia de los Muertos skull banner
Amy from Maker Mama shows how she made this awesome Dia de los Muertos skull banner. She created the skull motif using Martha Stewart craft paints and stencils. To get the detail in the skull outline, she layered a couple … Read More...
Help Stamp Out Breast Cancer with A Muse Studio
A Muse Studio is having a wonderful campaign, Stamp Out Breast Cancer, to bring more awareness to this very important cause.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to help raise awareness they are giving away 10,000 American Cancer … Read More...
Decorating Cookies is on the Shelves! (plus, links to a couple giveaways)
I’ve posted about a billion, jillion of Bridget’s decorated cookies here. That’s Bridget of Bake at 350, but I’m sure you already knew that. Well, yesterday, her book, Decorating Cookies: 60+ Designs for Holidays
, Celebrations and Everyday, officially … Read More...
3-D Pumpkin Cookies with a Surprise Inside
Officially my new favorite pumpkin-themed food. And there are plenty pumpkin-themed foods out there from which to choose. These uber-clever 3D pumpkin cookies with a surprise inside. And you needn’t master the art of food construction to make them, either. … Read More...
JellO Popcorn Monster Favors
Good, I’m going to Target tonight anyway so I can find these monster bags. Because think of all the cool stuff you could put in that bag. Like, for example, popcorn colored with JellO, which, by the way, would be … Read More...
Ruffle Pillow Cake
Yes, that pillow upon which the shoe rests is a cake. (Don’t worry, it’s a decorative shoe. They make decorative shoes?) Find tips on making the pillow cake HERE at Sew Yummy, by Stef of Girl. Inspired.
Inspiration: Unique Soap Tops Winners
Season’s changing always makes me a bit restless and dissatisfied with what I’m doing. I went searching for some inspiration and found the winner’s of The Soap Queen‘s “unique soap tops” challenge. Wow…so, take a look. There is … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Mothership
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… Read More...Mosaic: A Mixed Monday
I’m avoiding the idea that it’s autumn out there – we had very cold rain today – and staring at non-fall clay. In fact it’s a mixed assortment of goodies, all neato:
Cabochon Flower Bracelet
Kadie’s got a quick and fabulous bracelet idea to share! Kadie says she feels like she’s walking in a garden each time she opens her cabochon box. Make a cabochon bracelet like this one, and you’ll have a spring bouquet … Read More...
Mirror Wedding Decor
Mirrors add sparkle and glamor to any wedding decor! The Bridal Detective shares 15 ways to include mirrors in your venue including the gorgeous wedding signs shown above. Get all the inspiration here.
Join the convo: Matching your sewing style with your lifestyle
Do you love to wear what you sew? Or do you find that you make things that don’t fit with your lifestyle? Mari from Disparate Disciplines writes about ways you can match your sewing style with the kinds of clothes … Read More...
Idea file: Thrifted prom dress becomes a dress-up princess costume
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows the princess dress that she made for her daughter. It looks like it would have been super complicated to make, but starting with a thrifted prom dress simplified the construction. (And also saved her money … Read More...
Idea file: Color blocked cuffs on skinny pants
Check out these skinnies that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingmade for a Trouser Refashion Swap! The lucky recipient is Liz from Cotton & Curls. Suzannah gave them contrast red cuffs for an unexpected pop of color … Read More...
Needle Felt A Voodoo Doll Pincushion Tutorial
This is a perfect needle felting project for Halloween; a “Voodoo Doll Pincushion” filled with prickly pins. If you really want to make it scary have a little red roving like blood dripping out by the pin holes. This was … Read More...
The End of the Visit
The family has been on a visit to Grandma’s and now it is over! Commemorate a visit to your own Nana’s with this free chart from Frimousse. Get the free chart.
Halloween Burlap Art – Havoc to Heaven
In the mood to create some fun and easy Halloween art? Havoc to Heaven‘s got you covered with a tutorial to transform basic canvas into Halloween burlap art. This is one that kids of any age could have … Read More...
Project: Rolled Paper Halloween Wreath
This rolled paper wreath is the perfect addition to any Halloween door, I love the spider hanging down in the middle. Jaime Costiglio of That’s My Letter used old book paper but you could also use scrapbooking paper or stamped … Read More...