What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
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What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
Image credit: IKEA
Speechless. Bead embroidery for the Bead Journal Project by Robin Atkins of Beadlust. See the entire amazing piece at Robin’s blog post.
If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. … Read More...
I can think of no better way to employ your applique skills than to create one of these adorable soft books! LeAnne Ballard from Everyday Celebrations shares her design and tutorial on Moda Bake Shop. See the tute.
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This is brilliant don’t you think? Your child has outgrown the crib, so turn it into a totally fun piece of furniture that will grow with your child. I love the chalkboard table top and the way everything is hanging … Read More...
The work of Izziyana Suhaimi is new to me, but I’ve instantly fallen in love with her combination of sketching and needlework. Thank you, Textile Arts Center, for introducing her. See more of her work at Lenora’s TAC post.
Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley has been turning vintage edging patterns into gorgeous tatted bracelets. See more at her blog post.
I know D&L is a wholesaler so not all of you readers can shop with them but they have put up on their site 3 different tutorials using twisted cane made by Ryan Staub, who I’ve written about here. … Read More...
Kerry Bogart has written a great review of the new large bubble bead making press from Zoozii’s, makers of some of the funnest (a real word?) and spiffiest bead presses out there. And check out the necklace Kerry made … Read More...
I’ve gotten a sneak preview of a new leaf mold from Colour de Verre. What makes this mold so fabulous is that it creates the leaf on one side and slumps it into a plate form on the other. … Read More...
Here’s another beautiful dessert for the 4th of July that can be adapted to any colorful holiday… Loving this swirly red, white and blue fudge. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Taste and Tell.
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Make a storage box from a grain sack using this fun tutorial over at Twigg studios. She’ll give you the how to and run down so you can start styling this look in your home. Beautiful for a sun porch … Read More...
Continuing along with the goodies for the house theme, here are a few from Etsy that would be perfect on your table:
Splattered Coaster by SmallIdea | Hydrangea Napkin Rings by TheWhimsicalTable |
Votive Holders by PeakviewCreations | Salt and Pepper Shappers by |
by Heidi Gustad
Sweet Something Designs shares how to transform a plain old pickle jar into an adorable luminary featuring the American Flag. As the author herself said of this project, “This is one of those projects that a little bit goes a … Read More...
More paper crafting! Make your own diamonds from colorful paper with the help of this tutorial by Mini eco. These would be super fun to make out of some sparkly cardstock or scrapbooking paper. Be warned though, this is … Read More...
Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.” And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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It’s not easy to come up with such a simple and clever idea to change something so firmly established as the sandwich, but Cute Food for Kids did it. Find the how-tos to make sandwich pockets HERE at Cute Food … Read More...
If you love Elizabeth Braun‘s stumpwork as much as I do, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that she’s sharing the tutorial for this adorable ladybug! Go to her Sew in Love blog post for the instructions.
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This might be the most awesome needlework kit ever. It holds everything you need, from the hoop to the needles. It opens flat so you can lay it across your lap and use it as a work surface when you’re … Read More...