Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and … Read More...
Ruffled Table Runner
This is fun! This table runner was put together using plastic tablecloths. Love that idea! A pretty way to add a fun element to a birthday party or any celebration. Get the how to from Uncommon Ruffled Table Runner from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY fringe for a swimsuit
Jackie from In La La Land shows how she updated the look of a bandeau bikini with long fringe sewn across the top. The fringe is cut from swimwear fabric that she added to the bathing suit. Her suit is … Read More...
Ditty bags for the Jennifer Project
Friday night my friend Denise (you might recognize her as Craft Gossip’s Needlework editor) came over and we sewed up a stack of ditty bags. They’ll be filled with goodies and delivered to children with Cystic Fibrosis who are … Read More...
Tiny House with a Heart
From Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, this cute little house with a heart will have many uses – make a scissor fob, a key fob, or a book mark. Or come up with an idea of your own! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled placemat for a centerpiece
Trish from Crafty Moods shows how she made this ruffled placemat. It’s a gorgeous base for a centerpiece! She started with a simple straw placemat (a round one), and covered it with strips of ruffled fabric. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Another summer scarf halter
Tamara from Etcetorize shows another version of a summer halter top made out of a scarf. (See her first version here.) Her newest version uses triangles cut from the corners to create a bodice. It ties at the neck … Read More...
Giveaway | Fan Fair Suite from Stampin’ Up
Craft Foxes is giving away this suite of products from Stampin’ Up. The set, valued at $125 (USD)includes:
Tutorial: Mini trash bag holder for the car
Summertime brings road trips, and road trips bring long hours (and trash) in the car. Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a mini trash bag dispenser to keep in the … Read More...
Technique: Glittery Mermaid Tail
Hope you all aren’t sick of me posting mermaid cards yet. It’s summer, the perfect time for them, they’re super trendy right now and I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
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Tutorial: Summertime Sundress for little girls
Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial at Making The World Cuter showing how to make her Summertime Sundress for little girls. The simple lines make this an easy sew. I’m loving the solid white for a … Read More...
Video Tutorial: Engilsh Style Knitting
English-style knitting, also known as “throwing” or sometimes “right-handed knitting” because the yarn is held in the right hand, is probably the most popular knitting style in the United States. If you’re new to knitting, need a refresher or just … Read More...
Muppets for Dinner: Animal Pasta
Oh that sounds terrible, eating beloved Muppets for dinner, but really this is meant more as an homage to the crazy awesomeness that is Animal. You have to love that wild, drumming maniac. Make (healthy! there are beets involved!) Animal … Read More...
DIY Doily Handmade Cards
Hope Kremer has created these absolutely beautiful doily note cards with her stamping business. She’s a talented lady who both crochets and stamps. I love the detail of the doily (which you might not get the full benefit of in … Read More...
Freebie | July 4th Subway Art Cutting File
Did you like the July 4th cut out subway art on our Inspiration page today? If so you can download the cutting file for free from Fancy Pants. Click here to go to the download.
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Article | Scrapping Your Passions and Interests
Debbie Hodge is running a series on the Get it Scrapped blog all about scrapbooking yourself. In this article she addresses ways to scrapbook your passions and interests. Her layout shown above talks about her elusive dreams & plans. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Celebrate the 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th by KJ-Starre
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.
Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shows how to make this strip-style bed quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern and adds,
… Read More...One of the hardest parts of this quilt, is choosing the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). With so many beautiful ranges
Tutorial: Women’s shirt refashioned into toddler’s pinafore
Stacey from One Owl Obsessed Oddity guest blogs in the Little Sister series at Max California with a tutorial showing how she turned a women’s t-shirt into a pinafore for a toddler girl. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Layered circles fabric flower
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can use circles cut out of your scrap fabrics to create a layered flower embellishment. It would make a pretty accent for a special present, or maybe a hair accessory or … Read More...