Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing she embellished a couple of tees with her kids’ favorite foods. One has a felt taco … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired striped diaper bag or tote
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how she made this fashionable diaper bag for her sister. The design was inspired by a striped diaper bag by Kate Spade. There’s nothing that screams “diaper bag”, so you could also just carry it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized sequin initial keychain, no sewing required
Grace from Stripes and Sequins shows how you can create this sparkly initial keychain. She used glue to attach the sequins so there’s no sewing required. If you wanted to make the sequins more secure, you could certainly use a … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep your corners sharp when turning a seam right side out
Common wisdom is to clip your corners before turning a seam right side out. But Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows a different way that will help you achieve a sharper corner. Go to her post to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with snap on embellishments
Blue Eyed Freckle shows how to make her Indecisive Shirt, named so because you can switch out the embellishments down the front. The secret is snap tape. What a cool idea! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]
Tip: Make Stamps from Wood Embellishments
Helga at the My Artist Life blog has a great idea for using small wooden embellishments. She’s adhered them to corks and used them as stamps, how clever! Click here to find out more. I think I *need* some of … Read More...
Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission
I found Madeline’s story through Bullseye’s Facebook page. Madeline is a 14 year old that suffers from a rare blood disorder and makes beautiful fused glass jewelry she calls Red Cells for Remission. She has Diamond Blackfan Anemia which … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets
The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable! The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon. If you’re wondering how she … Read More...
The Advent Calendar Project Week 22 Felt Owls
Kat of “just crafty enough” started The Advent Calendar Project way back on June 1, 2012. Today she is sharing her week 22 project her lovable felt Owls to slip into one of the pockets of The Advent Calendar. … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article … Read More...
Project: Folded Paper Treat Holder
Visit Alipeep’s Art blog and find out how to turn a 12″ x 12″ piece of paper into a pretty treat holder. These are great for giving candy, coffee or tea packets.
-Heather
How to Make Felt Acorn Napkin Rings for Thanksgiving
Nikki hosts “tikkido” and has this very lovely tutorial to make any Thanksgiving table sparkle and make your guests feel special. She shows us how to make Felt Acorn Napkin Rings with a visual tutorial. Tikkido.com is a place for … Read More...
Table Number Jar Lights
Brooklyn Bride shares a tutorial for making spray painted table number jar lights with tape and recycled jars.
DIY Painting: White Cherry Blossom Tree
I hope you don’t mind if I share one of my own projects with you today. See my daughter moved out last weekend. *sniff* She’s the first of my four to venture out on her own and I couldn’t be … Read More...
Cassette Tape Pendant Light
Bet you thought that cassette tapes were good for nothing now, just like the fate that met eight track tapes? Well never fear, there’s always a creative person out there looking to keep the outdated technology out of the landfills. … Read More...
Free Christmas Stocking Pattern from Vickie Howell
The fun knitwear designer Vickie Howell has been kind enough to offer a free knitting pattern for a Fair Isle Christmas Stocking over on my page at About.com and I wanted to make sure you all knew about it, too.… Read More...
Rhinestone Recycled Ornament
How pretty is this? Just imagine the beautiful light it will throw off when reflecting against your Christmas tree lights! This pretty ornament is made from recycled materials, pretty rhinestones and Mod Podge. Get the tutorial over at Mod … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes
This beautiful but simple candle holders are perfect for a Hanukkah centerpiece or you could change the colors and use them for any holiday you like! Red, green and gold for Christmas, earth tones for Thanksgiving, the list goes on. … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Happy Trees’ mini quilt by Jacey
Jacey of Jaceycraft made this lovely min quilt she calls Happy Trees, and entered it in the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares on her blog how to make it with great instructions and lots of photos. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Cup of November
If you have been collecting the teacups from Il Mondo di Ezechiele, then be sure not to miss the November one! It’s really lovely and will be a great addition to your collection or stitched on it’s own. Get the … Read More...