Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a pretty cuff bracelet from a length of pleated ribbon. A line of rhinestone trim stitched down the middle gives it some sparkle. Get the how-to.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Tutorial: Sew a crayon roll
Head over to Taylor Made to find out how to make a crayon roll. Guest Annaleigh shares a tutorial there showing how to do it. The fabric organizer has pockets to hold crayons, and it rolls up for easy transport … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone pouch from your fabric scraps
Marissa from Rae Gunused fabric scraps to make a cute little pouch to hold her iPhone. She shares a tutorial on her blog, Rae Gun Ramblings, showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Project: Frame Card
Find directions for making this stunning dimensional frame card over on the Sizzix blog. I love the little touches Tammy Roberts added, like the tiny buttons on the bike wheels and the bow made from seam binding, just lovely!… Read More...
Product Review | Epson Artisan 1430 Printer Part 2
Today I am continuing my review series by showing you some of the projects I have printed out using the Epson Artisan 1430 Wide Format printer
. To see the first part in the series click here.
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How to Keep Your Strawberries’ Attention
I could not figure out how in the world these super-patriotic strawberries could balance so perfectly in their tips. If you scroll to the end of the post, you’ll find the easy how-tos to make those strawberries stand at attention. … Read More...
Quick and Clever
Here’s another very quick idea which I find particularly appealing. Take almost any bottle, colored or clear, and cover it with some twine or whatever yarn you have on hand to create a useful and pretty something from almost … Read More...
Easy Donut Topiary
Easy because it just takes a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. And a couple of things to make them stick. That’s it. I’m already bookmarking this for Christmas-themed donuts. Find the how-tos to make a donut topiary HERE at tikkido.
Compassionate Dinner Printables
Here’s a way to make your already-lovely gift of dinner or food for a friend in need or confined to their home due to illness or screaming babies: Add a personal touch with these free printables. Find the printable set … Read More...
Freebie | Texture Photo Overlay
Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is sharing a free texture overlay that you can use to edit your photos. Click here to go to her blog post to find out how you can get this free overlay.
Tutorial | Using PNG Text Layers on Photos Without Photoshop
Melissa Whittaker from A Vegas Girl at heart shares how you can layer PNG files over photos without having to use Photoshop. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Dumbo
Marley’s Ghost Scarf – Knitty
Feeling shackled lately? Maybe you just need this funky chain scarf from Knitty. Named after the Dickens character, it’s the perfect way to express those feelings of imprisonment or make a statement about life in general. My favorite part … Read More...
Techniques: Faux Turquoise and Bead Making
As it says in the title the tutorial is a good faux turquoise and bead making and finishing tutorial. Haley of the Zen of Making snapped good pics and wrote all the details.
TLC’S Craft Wars is Top Gossip
Craft Wars is the new competition series hosted and executive produced by Tori Spelling and it is gossiping up a storm in the crafting world. If you haven’t already heard of it then we have put some of the actual … Read More...
An index to Stitch Play
I’ve really been enjoying the Stitch Play series by Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread. She says, “Stitch Play is a series of articles featuring step-by-step photo tutorials that explore different hand embroidery stitches and the different and fun things … Read More...
Learn about Viana do Castelo
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy takes a look at the traditional embroidery of northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Enjoy the article.
Nikki, In Stitches at war
Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches has been chosen as a contestant for the new Craft Wars show, hosted by Tori Spelling and starting this week on TLC. We’ll be watching for her later in the season. Knock ’em dead, Nikki! … Read More...
Kids’ project: Stitch your own art
Amy Powers of Inspire Co. has posted a tutorial over on Big Picture Classes for helping your child create needlework from his or her original art. The steps are simple, take advantage of your child’s natural creativity, and are appropriate … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a boxed bottom
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with a boxed bottom. There are so many uses for a handy pouch like this! Use it to hold toiletries, sewing notions, small … Read More...