I’ve posted on these collections of birthday cake ideas from Parenting before, but now they have them all collected neatly on one page, organized by theme, so you can easily pick and choose what masterpiece you’ll create without having to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Resin Jewelry
The Resin Crafts blog has direction on how to use stamped images, resin and some bling to make some stunning jewelry pieces. Visit their blog for complete how to’s.
-Heather
For complete instructions on casting with resin read these… Read More...
An Outstanding Bag
WOW! I think this is an outstanding ‘sampler’ style bag. To begin with, I’m a fan of this shape purse AND I like the colors used. But, I think it’s the stitch variations that really make the look.
Haven’t … Read More...
Easy Ombre Earrings
Rachel’s lovely ombre earrings are quite simple to make and equally lovely. Make a pair in every color of your wardrobe and for great gifts, too. See Rachel’s tutorial at Lines Across.
Day 1 Winner
Hi, all! I’m back from a day of geekery at Word Camp Fayetteville, where I learned a bunch of great stuff about blogging and social networking that will mostly come in handy for my personal site but that I’m … Read More...
Tute and meet: Travel tidy for keys and loose change
Fiona of Celtic Thistle made this adorable travel tidy and decided to create a tutorial for it as a way to give back to the blogging community (she’s mostly blog taught). She also entered this tutorial in Plum and June’s… Read More...
Sizzix Dies and Craftside books giveaways
Over at Craftside there is a chance to win a whole bunch of Sizzix dies and Craftside books and then follow the link to the Sizzix blog for a chance to win a second prize pack! While at both blogs … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a sock monkey
Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to find out how to make a sock monkey. Guest blogger Melynie shows how to make this classic softie toy. Go to Little Birdie Secrets for the tute.
[photo from Melynie on Little … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable waistbands and DIY buttonhole elastic
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores. She uses buttonhole elastic to make them. If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered cosmetic bag
Michelle Rosca shares a tutorial over at SEW Timeless (the Timeless Treasures blog) showing how to make a boxy zippered cosmetic bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from SEW Timeless]
Felted Knit Scarf pattern “Sabinette”
Berroco fine hand knitting yarns offers this free felted knit pattern and this scarf is stunning. Can you imagine wearing this not so far off fall and winter and everyone asking where you bought it? Then, you can answer “I … Read More...
Versatile Paper Beads
Take a look at these pretty paper beads from Cintia at My Poppet. She’s sharing her tutorial for making this fun, versatile necklace at her blog. Imagine all the possibilities with endless color choices and bead sizes. This would … Read More...
Project: Vintage Anniversary Card
I love the mix of stamping and a vintage digital image for this anniversary card! Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
Making Opalescent Glass – How it’s Made Minisode
I love the show How it’s Made. I just found out they have minisodes on You Tube and I’m sharing one with you guys. It shows how opalescent glass is made. Enjoy this video. I found it through the … Read More...
U Look Haute Summer Season feat. Lauren Conrad
U Look Haute, the Youtube channel devoted to fashion and beauty is launching a crafting show, staring none other than Lauren Conrad! If you’ve somehow missed LC’s rise to fame, she’s known for her fabulous sense of style she … Read More...
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a … Read More...
Lonely Little Onion Cross Stitch Chart
Onions have always seemed like sad little critters to me. They seem sad to Hancock’s House of Happy too apparently – she’s designed a free lonely little onion chart. Check it out.
Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!
Lark has an exciting new book they’ve decided to release early as an eBook for Nook. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! Make Stylish Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Kathy Sheldon contains shrink plastic basics to get you started or help you rediscover this … Read More...
Newsy: Alma teaches Soulcraft | Latest in her STITCHED series
Alma Stoller announces her latest workshop – Soulcraft Art Quilt – as part of her STITCHED 2012 series of videos designed to help you find your inner fiber artist. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Alma Stoller
Sewing Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy
Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read More...