Oct. 12 is officially the second I Love Yarn Day, which is a holiday made up by the Craft Yarn Council to celebrate all things yarny. It’s not just about knitting, of course, but we knitters can certainly get … Read More...
Make a recycled sheet Freak Flag
I had the pleasure of attending Maker Faire where I met Julia of the “Fly Your Freak Flag High!” movement. I didn’t have a chance to customize and personalize mine at the show but she was more than happy … Read More...
DIY Modern Tablescape
Learn how to recreate this stylish, modern tablescape with a step-by-step tutorial at Elizabeth Anne Designs!
Swedish Bookmark Project
Bookmarks make great projects for between larger projects or just for fun projects that are quick to complete. Agi has added another great bookmark project for us to try out. Check it out.
Looking for more Bookmark charts and cross-stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized uffled spiral flower embellishment
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make those oversized ruffled flower embellishments we’ve been seeing on purses and pillows. Get the tute.
[photo from Girl. Inspired.]
Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered t-shirt dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a little girl’s tiered dress using a store bought t-shirt or tank and strips of coordinating fabric. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans
Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers, and author of Mend It Better, shows what she did to mend a hole in her jeans. The hole was at the crotch, definitely not a place where you can let it go. … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-in-1 Big Bow soft knit headband for baby
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how she made these soft knit big bow headbands for baby. The accent layers of the bow can be switched out to match the outfit or mood. Get the how-to.
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Idea file: Peplum pencil skirt refashioned from trousers
Kelli from True Bias shows the project she made in the Trouser Refashion Swap she participated in. She refashioned a pair of lime geen pants into a longish pencil skirt with a a peplum. She ended up using just about … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder
Just a reminder you still have until Sunday 9/30 to enter to win an Inkadinkado Stamping Gear prize package. Click here for the original post to enter.
-Heather
Product Review: SMASH from K and Company
The SMASH books and supplies from K and Company are right up my alley. They remind me more of what I think of as “old school”/ traditional scrapbooks and are so much fun! A place for keepsakes like ticket stubs, … Read More...
3 Tutorials | Photography, Digital Scrapbooking and Hand Stitching
1. Veronica Armstrong talks about How to Critique Your Own Photography
2. Sher teaches you How to Make Digital Bunting
3. Jean at 23 Delight shows how to hand stitch letters onto paper
Inspiration du Jour | I {Heart} Cats
I {Heart} Cats by Lisa Swift
{GALLERY} {BLOG}
Looking for Cat themed embellishments, stamps and papers? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Gatherings table runner for Fall
Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this pretty table runner saying it’s the perfect project for Fall. I agree. The fabric is perfect too. Called Gatherings by Lisa Ballard for Newcastle Fabrics, you best get on over there and check … Read More...
Tutorial: Echo Star quilt block
Keithena of Blueberry Moon created an original quilt block, the Echo, as part of the Dots on Dots blog hop hosted by Sew We Quilt. Shown here is her Echo quilt block finished as a mini quilt. Lovely! I must … Read More...
Free Pattern: Tea and Cake Mug Rug
This sweet quilted mug rug makes me want to *grab a cuppa. Amanda of The Patchsmith Craftsy store designed it and offers the pattern for it in her shop at an affordable $1.99. If this is not your cup of tea she … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button placket to a pullover shirt pattern
Rae from Made By Rae shows how to add a button placket to a basic pullover shirt pattern. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[photo from Made By Rae]
Tutorial: One-hour dress refashion
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her one-hour dress. It’s refashioned from a button down shirt and a skirt that she puts together at the waist. You can wear it as is or with a belt. I’m loving … Read More...
Tutorial: Jogging stroller rain cover
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopshows how to make a rain cover for a jogging stroller. The plastic cover fits around a stroller to protect the small riders from rain blowing in. Get the tute.… Read More...
{Mood Board} Gold Rush
A bit of sparkle, a splash of bold fuchsia, and an abundance of luxe gold: so much to love about this vibrant mood board featured at Limn & Lovely!