I’ve written about Beads of Courage in the past think that they’re an organization that needs more and more attention. What they do for sick kids is so wonderful and every time I can be a part of something affiliated … Read More...
Marie Segal and Extruders
Marie Segal has a post on her blog about using extruder caning to duplicate beading pattern designs. All I can say is: why didn’t I think of that! I have TONS of beading patterns.
Free patterns from Vintage Spice
Barbara of Vintage Spice and Everything Nice gave me the heads up that she shares a vintage embroidery pattern every Friday. The design shown here is just one recent example. Check out Barbara’s blog. And be sure to bookmark … Read More...
Tutorial: A pillow from embroidery
Maminti of Tunderzug shares how she created a decorative pillow around a bit of sweet angel embroidery. Developing a tutorial is a challenge in one language, but Maminti does it effectively in two! Go to her post for the pillow-making … Read More...
A ‘Smart’ Teacher’s Gift {Free Printable}
Looking for a way to sweeten up your teacher with a teacher gift? Why not make them this adorable little appreciation gift?! This post also includes a free printable that really makes the gift look top notch AND like you … Read More...
Bloggers Filling Backpacks
Over 40 Bloggers have come together for a great cause… working together with The Boys & Girls Club of America to encourage their readers to donate at least $10 which will help fill backpacks with school supplies and resources. This … Read More...
Edible Baby Paint
This activity is great for teaching your baby their first experience with colors, textures and art! The best part about the paint is that if they accidentally put their hands in their mouth you don’t have to freak out! You … Read More...
Embroidery tutorial: Simple shading
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has put together an awesome tutorial to help novices tackle shading in embroidery. She’s sharing a sweet cloudburst pattern that you can use with the tutorial or however you like. See Nicole’s post.
DIY Kids Grocery Game
Sometimes I get a little anxiety as I unload my three children to do a major grocery shopping. This game is the perfect thing to keep them focused and occupied on something other than the exit! Head on over to … Read More...
Fun with Colors
Sometimes the best way to understand something is to dig right in and make it happen right before your eyes! This post is wonderful for teaching little ones how to turn primary colors into all the colors of the rainbow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide fabric headband with elastic
Elvira from Chez Vies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wide fabric headband. Though the fabric band is wide across the head, it gathers on to a 1/2″ wide piece of elastic at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Dash dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi recently blogged about the Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony) dress that she made as a special birthday dress for her daughter. If you know a little girl who would love to have a dress like that … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel felt board
Miss Lovie shows how to make a felt board that’s made to travel. It folds up and has handles so it’s easy to carry. When it’s time to play felt board, it unfolds to become a felt board easel. Go … Read More...
Batty felt pillow tutorial
Decorating for Halloween is second only to Christmas. I love to decorate indoors and outdoors. This Batty felt pillow tutorial by Amy of “Ameroonie Designs” will add that touch of Halloween indoors. Amy loves to create and loves blogging. Amy … Read More...
Design Team Call: Digistamps4Joy
Digistamps4Joy is looking for new design team members, here’s what they have to say:
“Would you like to be a member of our Design Team? Do you love working with a wide variety of styles of digistamps? Do you maintain … Read More...Little Girl Nelly to Stitch Up
This freebie from Brigitte Dadaux is presented in two versions. One is the full color version shown here. There’s also a single color version if you prefer to stitch it up that way. Either way will be a sweet project … Read More...
Free Pattern: Freya’s Legwarmers
Knitter Stephanie McIntosh is already thinking about holiday knitting, and Freya’s Legwarmers are the result of a request from her sister-in-law for a very specific sort of legwarmer.
She wanted them to be worked in aran yarn (that’s sort of … Read More...
High Gloss Furniture Painting Tutorial
Meagan and her desk have been through a lot together. Santa Claus delivered it when she was just a second grader in elementary school and it essentially grew up with her. It was time for a makeover, so she decided … Read More...
Free Pattern: Rickrack Baby Blanket
Not too long ago on Bernat’s Facebook page I remember seeing them ask for help in naming this cute baby blanket pattern. The chosen name was Rickrack Paddywack, which is just as cute as the blanket!
Worked mostly in … Read More...
Book Review – Shaping Destiny
I was super excited for a chance to read the book, Shaping Destiny
and review it for all of you. The personal memoir follows Destiny Allison, a sculpture artist, on the path of self discovery, from her first attempts at … Read More...