I know it’s a little early. Here’s a bit of what’s coming up for autumn in polymer clay:
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| Pear Dioarama by ADifferentPlace | Leaf Earrings by CurlyGirlDesigns |
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| Pumpkin Cane by ikandiclay | Acorn Necklace by MySelvagedLife |
Tutorial: How to stitch bias tape to the edge of fabric
Bias tape is an easy way to finish off the edge of a piece of fabric neatly. And if you use contrasting bias tape or, better yet, bias tape made from a print fabric, it can be a really neat … Read More...
Tutorial: Towel bib
Shelley from How Does She? shows how to make a towel bib. Made from a hand towel with a neckhole cut into it (and bound with t-shirt ribbing), it’s quick to pull over a baby’s head. She calls it The … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sequin pocket to a shirt, no sewing required
T-shirts with sequined pockets are all kinds of trendy right now. You can make your own out of a t-shirt and a bit of sequined fabric, no sewing required. Glitter ‘n Glue shows how. Their method uses fusible hemming tape … Read More...
A Classy Citronella
Keep annoying bugs away in style with this excellent citronella project. Learn how to make this for yourself at My Home Life.
Tutorial: Copic Markers 101
If you’re curious about Copic markers or maybe you bought some and are not sure how to get started Darlene Designs has a wonderful beginners basics video on Copic markers, click here to watch.
-Heather
Freehand Gallery 32nd Anniversary Sale
The fabulous Freehand Gallery is celebrating 32 years of bringing you the best indie crafts available in America by holding a super sale. Shop in their LA store or online for 20% to 50% off some of the most stunning … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom print fabric using freezer paper stencil
Amber from Very Homemade shows how she created her own fabric print using a freezer paper stencil technique. Rather than cutting all of those little fleur-de-lis motifs by hand, she used a paper punch. Brilliant! Check out her trick for … Read More...
Tutorial: Endless Options bandeau bikini top
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to maker her Endless Options Bikini Top. It’s a wide bandeau that you can wear several different ways – straight across the chest, with a twist in the middle, or cinched in the middle with … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a dress and some t-shirts into a maxi dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs combined three unwanted garments to make a refashioned maxi dress. She used a t-shirt for the top, a tiered dress for the skirt, and the fabric from a second shirt to create a faux wrap … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy zippered pouch with ric rac
If you’re looking for a quick, fun project to use some of your smaller pieces of fabric, why not sew up some zippered pouches? Sew4Home shows how to make them. They’re fully lined. The outer layer is pieced from two … Read More...
Craft Quickies: crafts in 30 minutes or less
Time is a factor in all of our lives. We cram so many things into our schedules that we are constantly on the go and never seem to leave any extra time for anything. Is this you? If so, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and easing on your serger
Palak from Strawbazies shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can use your serger to create ruffles or to ease a larger piece of fabric to fit to a smaller piece of fabric. Easing is often used … Read More...
Tin Can Lanterns
Learn how to make cute outdoor-friendly luminaries with used tin cans. Click for the tutorial at Grow Creative.
Tutorial: Flip Card
Kwerner Designs blog has a great video tutorial for making this fun flip card. I love the punched out center with embossed vellum! Click to watch.
-Heather
In Other Olympic News
Have you seen this side of the 2012 Olympics?
Many of us have been glued to the TV, watching mostly youngsters from all over the world compete in the planet’s favorite sporting event. Gold, silver, and bronze metals … Read More...
Easy Mac n’ Cheese in a Mug
It’s not often I post on a “mere” recipe. I hesitate with the word “mere,” for great recipes don’t deserve that adjective, but I mean … Read More...
Olympic Medal Candy Jar Game
Have you been keeping track of medal winners in the Olympics? This idea has so many levels of awesome. Aside from the crafty flag jars in and of themselves, filling the jars with candy for each medal won helps kids … Read More...
Big Bird and Snuffy Breakfast
I wish my kid was still into the genius that is Sesame Street, because then she’d appreciate this breakfast. Put Big Bird and Snuffy on your breakfast plate HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Tutorial: Reversible jumbo tote bag
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a reversible jumbo tote bag. She made hers to carry groceries, but you could also use it to tote your pool gear or to bring a picnic to the park. Get the … Read More...