These how-tos for making little (sparkly) swirly lollipops seem quite doable even for those of us scared of candy thermometers. Find the how-tos for this sucker cuteness HERE at Cakewalk Baking.
Tutorial: Felt needle threader
Mollie of Wild Olive shows step by step how to create this handy and adorable needle threader to tuck into your stitching kit. See her tutorial.
Make a stitching kit for a young one
Curly Birds shares an idea for making your little one a sewing or embroidery kit of his or her very own. This isn’t so much a tutorial as a suggestion, but the inspiration is irresistible. Go to the blog post… Read More...
Hen’s Teeth: Divine recycling
Viv of Hen’s Teeth has been busily stitching up wares in her signature style: colorful modern images on bits and scraps of old cloth and quilts. For example, take these brooches. No, wait…don’t take them. I want them! See much … Read More...
Video tutorial: Stumpwork
Lorraine Stobie of Creative Daily shows us a stumpwork butterfly wing she created following a video by British embroiderer Kelley Aldridge. Go to her post for more info and the link to the video.
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Day 12 Winner
I can’t believe I’ve been at this giveaway for 12 days! it’s been so fun sharing all of these goodies with you.
The winner of the Color by Kristin yarn and pattern book is number 120, Ellen, who said she’s … Read More...
You could make this Yorkie!
How I wish I could do bead embroidery like The Lone Beader! Now I have my chance–and so do you. TLB is offering the pattern and tutorial for this adorable Yorkie pin in her Etsy shop. Go to her … Read More...
Make Your Own Mason Jars-to-Go
I needn’t talk more of my love for mason jars and their infinite uses, do I? You’ve heard it all too much before. I should note, though, that I use a mason jar at home for my drinkin’. (As in, … Read More...
Free Pattern: Stripie Scarf
This is a totally selfish statement, but I’m going to make it anyway. Designers: Please stop making cute things while I have no time for knitting other people’s stuff!
If this were any normal summer, I would have the Stripie … Read More...
Dyed Baby Food Jar Luminaries
Inspired by Family Magazine shares how to “dye” baby food jars and convert them into colorful hanging luminaries. Check out how they did it.
Lighted Paper Flower Bouquet
Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations shares this easy and beautiful way to display flowers all year long. This pretty bouquet is made from pretty punched paper and filled with just the right amount of light to invoke oooh’s and … Read More...
Rainbow of Love
I love rainbows and especially love them when they are more graphic and less girly like this design from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. It’s a classic way to express your love. Check out the free chart.
Gorgeous Art with Sea Shells
I came across these beautiful pieces of art using sea shells while looking for a little shell inspiration myself. The intricate details in these pieces are phenomenal and I am in awe of the creative talent that made them. Stunning. … Read More...
Tea Dyed Coffee Filter Wreath
I’ve seen many coffee filter wreaths as they took the craft world by storm recently. This wreath, however, is embellished in a way that makes it stand out from the rest. The beautiful accents give it a gorgeous shabby chic … Read More...
How To: Needle Felted Fruit – Pear tutorial
Cintia is sharing the last of her yummy fruit collection “Needle felted pear tutorial “on my poppet” out of Australia. Make a cute Pear fruit by needle felting. She also includes how to blend colored fiber with a carding brush. … Read More...
Sun and Sky Jelly Shots
Wow, this really evokes a sunny, summer day, no? Even the sun is made from jelly shots. Find the how-tos to make jelly shot sky parfaits with jelly sun toppers HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Wow again, … Read More...
How to make a recycled silver tray silhouette
My favorite part of Katie’s recycled project is her brilliant reuse of a silver tray. See how she made this glitter silhouette over at her blog Punk Projects.
Free pattern: Favorite cardigan
Autie from iCandy Handmade had a much-loved cardigan that had reached the end of its days, so she made a pattern from it and made herself 5 new cardigans with the same shape. AND she shares the pattern (adult size … Read More...
New Release: A Muse Studio
The new 2012 holiday catalog from A Muse Studio has just been released! It’s chocked full of wonderful new cling mounted stamp sets with Fall, Halloween, Christmas and Winter themes (my personal faves are Nevermore, Aspen Background and Making Spirits … Read More...
Tutorial: Bi fold diaper clutch
Shannon from Sewing Barefoot shows how to make a bi fold diaper clutch. It has two pockets on the inside – one to hold the diapers, and one to hold the wipes. It folds up and closes with a magnetic … Read More...