Don’t you just want to crawl into this photo? I would wrap myself up in a good book and enjoy my latest handmade candle keeping the bugs away. This lovely idea comes from Design Sponge and is perfect for summer. … Read More...
Tutorial: Frost a Soap Cupcake!
High on the cute factor, cold process soap “cupcakes” need piles of frosting on top to look authentic. But it can be tricky to pipe CP frosting on top. Not any more, thanks to Amanda at the Lovin’ Soap blog’s … Read More...
How to make all sorts of recycled garden goodness
Over at Betsey’s blog My Salvaged Treasures there as a whole bunch of her recycled creativity. Pop on over to her blog to see her tutorials on stamping silverware and more!
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, … Read More...
CHA Blogger Meet Up
If you are attending CHA in Chicago this year, the team at Prime Publishing (you may know them better as FaveCrafts) have planned a special event for you. They are hosting a networking event following the show on Tuesday … Read More...
Want to Be Part of the World’s Longest Virtual Scarf?
I don’t know how I missed this one for so long, but the wool brand Woolmark is trying to set a record for the world’s longest virtual scarf (who knew you could make up your own records now?) through a … Read More...
Repair an Ugly Candle
Do you have an ugly candle at your house in need of a makeover? One that involves more than just some hot glue or Mod Podge. The Full Moxie shares how to recoup your candles.
Free eBook with 5 Free Fiber Art and Fabric Art Projects
Here are some new and exciting ideas on fiber art from “Quilting Daily”. Explore the many styles and techniques of textile art with this collection of unique fiber art projects and fall in love with textile, fiber, and fabric art … Read More...
Tie Dyed Rice Krispies Treats
It’s one of those days, today. No, not those 104 degree days where I don’t want to open the front door. That’s been every day this summer. I mean one of those days where I declare a new food trend … Read More...
Wooden Spoon Garden Stakes
I have been venturing out in the garden arena more and more each year. This year it’s peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers along with all my herbs. If I can muster it, I’ll add more vegetables to the garden next year. … Read More...
Tons of Yarn Sales Happening Now
Whether they’re celebrating summer, the Fourth of July or just because, I’ve gotten a ton of sale notifications form yarn companies in the past couple of days. I know this is not an exhaustive list, so just know that if … Read More...
Got Milk – Yarn?
Have you heard about QMilch? It’s fabric made from milk! From spoiled, curdled milk! Right here, you can see a very brief description of this fiber. In this picture, you can see various steps in the process that goes from … Read More...
Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer Dishcloth Extravaganza
Lily’s Sugar’n Cream yarn
is a classic cotton yarn and one that a lot of people use to knit washcloths, dishcloths and other durable kitchen and home items.
Lily is celebrating summer with eight weeks of free dishcloth patterns for … Read More...
A Cup of July
Il Mondo di Ezechiele has published the next teacup in the monthly series – this time for July. It’s a sweet little cup perfect for summertime. Get the free chart today.
Pretty Watercolor Cookies
These painted cookie canvases are gorgeous enough for an all-grown-up affair, but the clever method is easy enough for kids to master, too. Love, love, love this cookie art. Find the how-tos HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Sew Iconic
Have you seen my review & giveaway of Sew Iconic
by Liz Gregory over in our Giveaways section? If not, go there now and get yourself entered!
I’m also showing a project I made from the book – my … Read More...
Show & Tell | Nursery Decor with Echo Park
Lowri McNabb shows off these cute items she made as nursery decor. She used the Echo Park Mini Theme line called Toy Box to make a switch plate cover and a door hanger. Click here to see more.
Looking … Read More...
Hot Dog Dudes
I have to give kudos for companies who push their product via edible crafting ideas. Three cheers for creativity! Find these hot dog dudes and other crafty dog ideas HERE at Gwaltney Foods.
Video tutorial: Grading a sewing pattern up or down
If you’ve ever wondered how to grade a sewing pattern up or down a size, check out the latest video tutorial from Emily Tao from Pawsome Creations. It’s her latest in her series of pattern drafting videos on YouTube. Her … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Pierre de Coubertin’s Mustache
Now that the Fourth of July is over, the next big even ton the minds of Americans and many others around the world is the Olympics, which start three weeks from tomorrow (July 27).
The founder of the modern Olympics … Read More...