Aren’t this Wooden Fox Earrings adorable? I love all of the details achieved with laser cutting birch wood. How else to pack hand crafted goodness into such a tiny package. Check out more designs on the VincaUSA Etsy site. … Read More...
Queensland Theatre Company presents Head Full of Love from July 7
Colette Mann & Roxanne McDonald at their best in this heart-warming tale
When a white woman flees her Sydney life she is surprised to find herself in Alice Springs, sitting on a bench with a black woman crocheting a beanie. … Read More...
Clay Cake Toppers
Here’s a cheeky and cute take on wedding cake topper by Karly West of Bitter Sweetz
Knit R2-D2 Makes Knitting, Geekery Cool
I’m a bit of a geek, mostly thanks to my husband, and of course I’m a big old knitting geek, so I’ve absolutely loved seeing the pictures of the knit R2-D2 that was briefly on the streets of Bellingham, Wash., … Read More...
Tutorial: Block 5 – Count the Stars out for Beginner’s QAL
It’s time for Block 5 in the Beginner’s Quilt Along in progress at the Quilting Gallery.
Here it is! Pat Sloan calls it Count the Stars, ’cause she can, but it’s also called the Friendship Star. This QAL offers … Read More...
7 Really Cool Wind Chime Ideas
I was out looking for wind chime craft ideas and found some really cool ones whilst searching. The one using the old biscuit cutters is so fun, I have some of those cutters myself! Some have tutorials, some do not, … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern Roundup for Summer
The good folks at Craft Foxes have done some digging so the rest of us don’t have to and have collected a great group of summer knitting patterns for your enjoyment.
All of the patterns are for home decor — … Read More...
Washi Tape Inspired Wedding Table
Washi tape! Love the bright colors and whimsical patterns in this washi-tape-inspired table setting! For lots of gorgeous photos and all the details pop over to Style Unveiled. A gorgeous styled shoot captured by Kelly Oshiro Design.
Blogs for Grooms
Let’s be honest, weddings are usually all about the brides around here! But grooms deserve some attention too. Austin Wedding Blog rounded up 5 of their favorite groom-centric reads. Check them out here.
Tutorial: Color blocked t-shirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked t-shirt for a child. Because the body of the shirt is pieced from several … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Mudpuddle Smashers shorts for little boys
Kristy from Hopeful Threads has announced that this month’s sewing charity project will be all about sewing shorts for boys. They’ll be sent to Children in Families, an organization working in Cambodia. To support this project, Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs … Read More...
DIY Mosquito Insect Repellent Candle, Perfect for Summer
Don’t you just want to crawl into this photo? I would wrap myself up in a good book and enjoy my latest handmade candle keeping the bugs away. This lovely idea comes from Design Sponge and is perfect for summer. … Read More...
Tutorial: Frost a Soap Cupcake!
High on the cute factor, cold process soap “cupcakes” need piles of frosting on top to look authentic. But it can be tricky to pipe CP frosting on top. Not any more, thanks to Amanda at the Lovin’ Soap blog’s … Read More...
How to make all sorts of recycled garden goodness
Over at Betsey’s blog My Salvaged Treasures there as a whole bunch of her recycled creativity. Pop on over to her blog to see her tutorials on stamping silverware and more!
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, … Read More...
CHA Blogger Meet Up
If you are attending CHA in Chicago this year, the team at Prime Publishing (you may know them better as FaveCrafts) have planned a special event for you. They are hosting a networking event following the show on Tuesday … Read More...
Want to Be Part of the World’s Longest Virtual Scarf?
I don’t know how I missed this one for so long, but the wool brand Woolmark is trying to set a record for the world’s longest virtual scarf (who knew you could make up your own records now?) through a … Read More...
Repair an Ugly Candle
Do you have an ugly candle at your house in need of a makeover? One that involves more than just some hot glue or Mod Podge. The Full Moxie shares how to recoup your candles.
Free eBook with 5 Free Fiber Art and Fabric Art Projects
Here are some new and exciting ideas on fiber art from “Quilting Daily”. Explore the many styles and techniques of textile art with this collection of unique fiber art projects and fall in love with textile, fiber, and fabric art … Read More...
Tie Dyed Rice Krispies Treats
It’s one of those days, today. No, not those 104 degree days where I don’t want to open the front door. That’s been every day this summer. I mean one of those days where I declare a new food trend … Read More...