Autumn is apple season, and Lorrie Orr from Fabric Paper Thread shows how to make these pretty scrappy fabric apples. Raid your scrap bin for the pieces to sew together. Get the pattern and tute.
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One simple but powerful reason to avoid using AirBnB: It is very risky
What risk? Risk of being abandoned in an unfamiliar environment while AirBnB does nothing. With a hotel, you have the security of the hotel staff, the familiarity of a reception and a desk and an organized structure with a face … Read More...
Heller Gallery – New York City
Yesterday I wrote about Tom Patti, a wonderful and extremely talented glass artist. He’s represented by Heller Gallery in New York City. When I went over to their web site I saw that they specialize in glass and thought how … Read More...
Creepy-Crawly Spider Crafts for Halloween Spider Tote tutorial
We all know if you have raised boys that they are creepy about their trick or treat bags. I think this one will be acceptable for boys and girls alike. The plain canvas bags can be bought in most craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the neckline on a basic tee
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt. She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store. This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering … Read More...
Free pattern: Basic baby bib
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.