Find directions at Ranger for using paints, papers, ink, stamps and more to make this wonderful artsy collage mixed media journal cover.
-Heather
Annealing Glass
Quite a few of my posts start out by me looking for information regarding something I’m working on. Today that would be annealing borosilicate glass. I’m in the midst of a project that is requiring extra extra large beads so … Read More...
Fun with Garter Stitch
When we’re new knitters, the first thing most of us do is knit something made with garter stitch. And we usually pretty quickly abandon “knit every stitch of every row” because, frankly, it can be kind of boring. But there … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Baby Tubies Socks
I think you all know I have baby knitting on the brain right now, so I couldn’t help but share with you this adorable pattern for baby athletic tube socks from Knit Picks’ independent designer Nona Davenport.
These cuties are … Read More...
Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets
From the same clever mind that brought you popsicle cupcake toppers from Mike and Ike’s, comes flip flop cupcake toppers from Pez, tropical drink cupcake toppers from Whoppers, meringue beach umbrella cupcake toppers, and way more. See the whole summer … Read More...
Medal Madness with Jimmy Bean’s Wool and Lorna’s Laces
Everybody’s a little giddy about the Olympics this year, and the folks at Lorna’s Laces and Jimmy Beans Wool have teamed up with a special yarn at a special price that will have us all shouting “USA! USA!”
Lorna’s Laces … Read More...
Primitive Heart and Birds
I really like simple charts. These primitive heart and birds are so simple, but they will make a major impact stitched in the suggested colors or the shades of your choice. Free from Chez Mounette. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows for your bed
Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of throw (or toss) pillows to dress up your bed. Two of the pillows are identical – simple squares with piping trim. The other is a round pillow with ruffle trim and a … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Around the World Travel
Globes, vintage suitcases, maps and more infuse your wedding with adventurous style! Click here to explore the details of this inspiration board featured at Oh Lovely Day.
Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum
This jewel of a quilt needs a name. So says Anorina of Samelia’s Mum who just completed it after a year in the making. Some names so far include Dizzy Lizzy by Tiffany and Cotton Candy Dreams by Josie. Head … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt appliques with frayed edges
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you can add an applique to a t-shirt and get a lovely frayed edge. Her method avoids using a fusible webbing, as the heat melted glue would keep the edges stuck down instead of … Read More...
Vintage Circus Wedding
Don’t miss this 3-part wedding extravaganza with a vintage circus theme featured at Paper Moon Weddings! It’s spectacular!
Lookie what she made: Winter coat refashion
Laura from Make Bake Sisters had an old winter coat that didn’t suit her any more, so she refashioned it to the military style jacket you see here. She shortened it, added the collars and tabs and epaulets, and lengthened … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer
This hanging organizer has pockets to hold everything you need for your embroidery projects – hoops, scissors, thread, rulers, marking tools, and more. You can find a tutorial at Bari J’s blog showing how to make it. It’s part of … Read More...
Project: Birthday Calendar
Here’s a clever and cute way to keep track of all the birthdays you need to make cards for by recycling a Rolodex card holder. Find directions over on the Spotted Canary site.
-Heather
Tutorial: Build a sewing table using IKEA
Amy from Badskirt has a brand new sewing table. Her husband made it for her using an IKEA table and door panel. He cut away a portion of the door-turned-tabletop so the sewing surface sits flush with the tabletop. Her … Read More...
Pickles and Ice Cream
I had to see what all the fuss was about, and the result? Not sure this is something I’ll be craving. It was more my way of sharing that I’m adding a screaming fireball to my little brood (of 1 … Read More...
Olympic Onion Rings
I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at … Read More...
Vote For Your Favourite Halloween Collection
Do you love Halloween? Which of the new Halloween collections is your favorite? Head on over to Paper Crafters Corner to vote for your favorite two collections! You might even get to win one. Voting ends today July 30th 2012, … Read More...
Get Well Cookies in a Jar
I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE … Read More...