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How adorable are these little stars? I love that these are made with Washi Tape! These would be fun for a little girls get together, or even with the right Washi tape, a boy’s camoflauge party!! The possibilities are endless … Read More...
See how A Merry Misap turned plain tea lights into expensive-looking home accessories with a bit of washi tape.
All of those late nights when high schoolers and tweeners are up studying for their exams will make them truly tired! These hand made eye masks are just the ticket for a sound night’s sleep. You can find the simple … Read More...
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More...
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this awesome tunic top for her daughter. Made from a knit fabric, it has a boat neck, loose fitting cut on sleeves, and a gathered waist. This is … Read More...
Vicki Welsh shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Show and Tell Tote. You can’t tell from this photo, but this is one big bag – 24″ wide x 20″ tall to be exact. Think of all the stuff you … Read More...
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for this cute little toddler dress. It has an A-line shape and a sweet Peter Pan collar. You can make this up in so many flavors! Romantic, modern, whimsical, busy print, or solid fabric. … Read More...
The Impression Obsession. blog has directions for making a fun fall pumpkin card with a trendy chevron background.
-Heather
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Thanks so much to everyone who shared their inspiration with me this week! I love hearing your stories and knowing what makes you want to pick up the needles!
The winner of My Grandmother’s Knitting is commenter 22, Patrizia, who … Read More...
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More...
These needle felted Halloween Cupcakes start out as a STYROFOAM Brand Foam balls and cones and saves your time and material and also gives you the shape. Let’s all Use their recipe to bake a batch of Halloween cupcakes. Frost … Read More...
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.
Berroco has been releasing videos presenting the basic knitting stitches in English and Continental style, and they recently released the video teaching purling in the English style.
I grew up knitting English, so I’ve got to say that I … Read More...
Because Pirates need to eat their vegetables, too, you know. Turn vegetables into swords HERE at Recipe Shoebox.
Got an old eyeglass case that’s in need of a redo? Check out how Agy of the blog Green Issues redid an old eyeglass case into a fab lace covered clutch.
Though the straight stitch is the one you’ll use the most, there are some other basic sewing machine stitches that are helpful to your sewing. Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with a post explaining 9 basic … Read More...
This fall the Counted Wishes Festival runs from September 15-21. Don’t miss out! Visit the Festival at countedwishes.com today to get in on all the fun. Exhibitors include:
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a free tutorial showing how to make an apple picking bag. (If apple picking isn’t on your calendar this season, it’s cute enough to carry around just because.) She used a … Read More...
I’m still working my way through the huge box of marshmallows that Jet-Puffed was kind enough to send me. Next up on my must-make list: Chocolate bark with mini ghosts. Super easy and creepy. OK, not very creepy. But easy. … Read More...
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop had some extra batting left over from a project. Not to let it go to waste, she used it to make a ruched blanket for her child’s doll. She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
