I had to see what all the fuss was about, and the result? Not sure this is something I’ll be craving. It was more my way of sharing that I’m adding a screaming fireball to my little brood (of 1 … Read More...
Olympic Onion Rings
I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at … Read More...
Vote For Your Favourite Halloween Collection
Do you love Halloween? Which of the new Halloween collections is your favorite? Head on over to Paper Crafters Corner to vote for your favorite two collections! You might even get to win one. Voting ends today July 30th 2012, … Read More...
Get Well Cookies in a Jar
I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Labels and Calling Cards
Cyndy from The Creativity Exchange is sharing these free printable labels that she made for her daughter for back to school. She plans to use them for bag tags and labeling lunches, and I think they would also work well … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Summer 2012
Mosaic of Flickr Finds
Found some neat stuff scrolling through Flickr! Clayers do the neatest things! Flickr – and Pinterest – are fabulous places for a hit of polymer clay awesomeness.
1. OOAK Polymer Clay Baby Girl, 2. 202_2, 3. Dental Braces … Read More...
Sand Fibers Giveaway
Carol Dean Sharpe, who is one of the featured beading artists in Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry, is giving away one of her pieces created for the book! The giveaway ends July 30, so don’t hesitate! Head to Sand Fibers… Read More...
Two Free PDF Projects from Jill Wiseman
If you can’t wait until Jill Wiseman’s Beautiful Beaded Ropes
is released, you can get two free PDF projects to preview now! Jill‘s Flirtation Bracelet and Bohemian Earrings are available now at Lark Jewelry & Beading along with more … Read More...
Knit List: The Spoked Cardigan
Since the giveaway of the day is books about Noro, and a few people have commented thay haven’t seen or used the yarn before, I thought I would share one of my longstanding works in progress that happens to be … Read More...
Day 2 Winner
Hi there! Glad to hear so many people are interested in learning more about dyeing — this book is a great one for that, and it will be going home with commenter 26, Kylie C, who says she’s dyed fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey knit Abbey Road Top
Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her drapey knit Abbey Road Top. She made it for her tween-age daughter, but it would also be … Read More...
DIY Anthropologie Style Lamp – Felted Flower Goodness
Meghan Berney, of “Another Crafty Day” lives in a historic little city called Federicksburg, Pa. Megan hopes you learn something new on your visit to her blog. She created this charming lamp shade something like the one she loved from … Read More...
Giveaway: Fox Hollow fat quarter bundle
Moona Fabrics is this week’s sponsor of the fabric giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. They’ll give a stack of TEN fat quarters from Fox Hollow, an organic fabric collection by Monaluna Fabrics. It has the cutest woodland theme with … Read More...
Tutorial: Fully Loaded Circle Skirt for girls
Jennifer from Un Petit Design guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fully Loaded Circle Skirt. She gave it that name because it’s packed … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a side seam split when hemming trousers
Sherry from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows how to add a small slit to the side seam when you’re hemming your pants. You can also do this on the hems of shirts or sleeves. Go to her post to find out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern :Christmas Advent bag
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make an Advent bag. This is such a brilliant design! It’s a super simple Advent calendar design – a bag that hangs from the door. Velcro numbers on the front mark the days, … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns
We love finding new embroidery designs to try, so we were excited to find these new designs just for you!
We found these designs by combing through popular embroidery forums and websites. We wanted designs that would be … Read More...
Win a Sabine Lippert Original!
Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving away a Queenie Bracelet made by Sabine Lippert! How can you enter for a chance to win? Vote for your favorite technique – bead embroidery or beadweaving – on Facebook by August 10!
(*Please … Read More...
Pinata Cupcakes
First there were Pinata cookies…. and now, Pinata cupcakes! A chocolate dome is all you need. Find the how-tos HERE at La Receta de la Felicidad, spotted on handmade charlotte.