Rachel from Four Wise Monkeys shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a basic baby bib. Embellish them up cute with trims and applique, or leave them plain. Either way, they make a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy apron for kids
Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial for making this quick apron for kids. It’s an easy sew, well suited for beginner sewers. The shape is simple, just a rectangle with two … Read More...
Preview and giveaway: Anna Maria’s Needleworks Notebook
Lindsay of Craft Buds alerted me to a rockin post that features an interview with one of my fave designers, Anna Maria Horner; some previews of Anna Maria’s upcoming book, which focuses on gorgeous needlework; and a publisher’s giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler jailbird costume
Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a jailbird Halloween costume for a toddler. Cute!! Get the how-to.
Looking to … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered needlebooks
Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More...
Tutorial: Witch legs Halloween shirt, no sewing required
Check out this cute Halloween shirt that Amber from Crazy Little Projects made! She created the witch legs & shoes design with a combination of applique and fabric paint, and she shares a template and tutorial on her blog. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a low back bra using an elastic extender
Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra. The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist. It attaches with hook … Read More...
Inspiration: Halloween Pop Up Tag
This creepy and cool Halloween pop up tag from Tracy Evans is just amazing! She shares how she used stamps, die cuts, metal foil tape and more on her blog.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, … Read More...
Crochet Fun! Free Patterns
I found a site you’re gonna love! Many free crochet patterns at Makezine.com – from pretty to profane. This first one, the Panda Doily, caught my attention immediately. Cute and fairly easy to make.
I love beads, so … Read More...
Leading to Halloween
This week there’s the less cute but still awesome Halloween Fimo clay:
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| Halloween Pens by AndreasCrafts | Ghost Pin by CartoonieCatDoodle |
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| Witchy Pencil Bookmark by bloomyjewelry | Ghost Earrings by JerisJewelryBox |
Tom Patti – Glass Artist
I’m loving this guy’s work. Tom Patti. Saw a picture that someone had pinned and had to check him out. He’s an artist and designer and a glass innovator. Gotta love it. Looking through his web site is awe … Read More...
Join the convo: Perfection as a roadblock to creativity
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
writes about how perfection can become a roadblock to creativity. Where is the line between being inspired by another person’s work vs. being intimidated … Read More...
Technique: How to Water-color Stamped Images
Using water-color paints with your stamped images can make you feel like a real artist, even if you’re not 🙂 Kira from Oops, I Craft My Pants (which has got to be one of the best blog names ever!) has … Read More...
How to find time to craft! & a “Flowery felt coaster tutorial”
Raphaële hosts “La Creature and you” and offers some good advice “How to find time to craft”! She also has this sweet “Flowery felt coaster tutorial” for you. Raphaële is a French Dubliner: she has been living in Dublin, Ireland … Read More...
Stylish Safety Pins
Take a look at Divya’s video tutorial for making necklaces and bracelets from safety pins at Jewels of Sayuri. This elegant version is a far cry from the safety-pin adornment of rock and roll rebels that I recall.
Tutorial: Lightweight cotton gauze scarf
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight cotton gauze scarf. It’s a good weight for transition between the seasons. If you can’t find cotton gauze in a color or print that you like, then do what she … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 half yard cuts from Dena Designs’ Pretty Little Things
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics. They’ve got a 10 half yard cuts from Dena Design’s new Pretty Little Things line to give away to one of her readers. This is such a … Read More...
Pretty Yarn Lamp
Yarn, spray adhesive and pretty pom poms make up this adorable lamp from Desiree over at 36th Avenue. I love how soft and pretty it looks and what a great way to turn something blah into something wow! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Super-sized reusable snack bag
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags. She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy velvet bow belt
Craving a new accessory for your fall wardrobe? Maria from Just Do It! shows how to make a pretty new velvet bow belt. There’s elastic inside the scrunch belt, so it will fit snug but comfortably. Get the how-to.… Read More...