Using some paint and embossing Debi Wind transformed some ugly grey/brown cardstock into a stunning background for a neat Steampunk themed card. Find her complete card directions over on the Rubber Road Adventures site.
-Heather
Find: Soy Massage Candle
How cool is this? Etsy seller KK’s Candles sells these soy candles
designed to for use in a massage. To use these, you simply light the wick and wait for a layer of liquid wax to form at the top. … Read More...
how to make a recycled sun glasses strap
Looking to keep your sunglasses close? Try this quick and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglasses strap featured at the blog Awesome Sauce and Asshattery
Find: Tapered & Twisted Beeswax Candle Set
I have had SUCH an obsession with bees recently. Beeswax, bees themselves, bee keeping, pollination, honeycombs, honey stirrers, honey itself. These tapered and twisted beeswax candles immediately appealed to me with their noodle-like texture and sweet yellow color. They’re shown … Read More...
Tute: Sun + Sea patchwork messenger bag
Rachael of Imagine Gnats guest posts at Sew Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sun + Sea Patchwork Messenger Bag. It’s a perfect summertime accessory. Rachael even provides two options for the patchwork part of the bag – the … Read More...
Tennis Judge Cross Stitch Pattern
Yet another in the series of tennis stitcheries from Brigitte Dadaux. Here’s the Judge watching the line waiting to call out the score and make pronouncements as needed. Check out the free chart.
Tutorial: Make a zippered pocket in a bag lining
One of the advantages of making your own purses and bags is the ability to customize the placement, size, and types of pockets. Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a zippered … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem a square of fabric with mitered corners
When you’re hemming a square of fabric, the corners look crisper and cleaner when you miter them. Sew4Home shows how to do this. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Turn old pants into an eReader cover
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an eReader case out of an old pair of pants. This is such a great idea!! She uses the top portion of the pants, which gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress, designed for full busted women
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress. The post is an intersection of two awesome series – the (30) Days of Sundresses at Melly Sews, and the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Baseball jersey pillows
Bethany from Sweet Bee Creations posts on her blog, Sweet Bee Buzzings, showing the throw pillows she made out of baseball jerseys. They were a special request project for a friend’s man cave. At first she was apprehensive cutting … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Mustache Pops
This falls in the “simple yet so clever” category. Make red, white and blue Uncle Sam mustache pops HERE at no. 2 Pencil.
Freebie: Wedding Postage Stamp Image
These pretty wedding themed postage stamps designed by Cathe Holden are free to print out over at World Label. They are already grouped so you can print them on sticky label sheets for quick and easy use. ( but … Read More...
Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring
Have you ever tried painting on cookies, cupcakes or cake? This is me experimenting with food coloring and fondant. Find the results HERE at the decorated cookie.
BBQ Cupcakes
I love the kebabs most on these BBQ cupcakes. Toothpicks and gummy bear bits. How oh so clever. Find the step-by-step tutorial to make grill cupcakes HERE at Two Blonde Bloggers.
Cocktail Ice Cubes
Maybe because the temperature is climbing to 100 degrees today, I have ice cubes on my mind. Despite the early hour, I so very much want a cocktail with a these ice cubes. Make cocktail ice cubes HERE at Rock … Read More...
Summer Bento Blog Hop
For a little, I mean, a lot of bento box Summer inspiration, follow the blog hop. Shown: Crab sandwich by Creative Food, then click the links to move along the blog hop. Also shown: Surfer bento by Bentoriffic.… Read More...
Article | Behind the Scenes at Paper Crafts Magazine
Susan R. Opel, the Creative Director at Paper Crafts Magazine takes you behind the scenes of the editorial process and explains how the team goes through submissions to select those that make publication. Click here to read the article on … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | Special Occasion Card Making
Tya Babington from Craft Swag illustrates how you can set up your beginning card making supplies to ensure that you can make cards to cover the three most popuplar card giving occasions
- A baby shower or celebration,
- A bridal shower/
Inspiration du Jour | Sea Life
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