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Creating your own chandelier can be a fun and rewarding project, especially when it involves upcycling items you already have around the house.
This tutorial will show you how to turn baby food jars into charming and rustic votive holders … Read More...
These are the cutest little hamsters for anyone that adores these darling little creatures. Helena hosts “craft and creativity” out of Vallentuna, Sweden. Luckily Helena writes in English as well as her native Swedish so we can follow her directions … Read More...
I recently got into double knitting, where you make two stockinette surfaces at once in two different colors, and while I’ve been meaning to make a double knit potholder for a while, I haven’t quite gotten to it yet (the … Read More...
Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple … Read More...
It’s a little specific but I went hunting sculpted animals that were not too cartoony. I have nothing against cartoon and cute figures but was looking for the more realistic:
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| Kudu Antelope by cyanowl | Chipmunk by trolltracks |
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This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for … Read More...
Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up … Read More...
Sometimes adding a small detail is all you need to take something from average to awesome. On a bedsheet, it can be something as simple as a ruffle across the top. Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To … Read More...
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Up Up and Away! mobile. This is sooo cute!! The hot air balloons and clouds are made from felt and are lightly stuffed. The hanger is constructed from wood … Read More...
Borders are handy because you can use them for so many things. Bookmarks, pillow edges, towels, around sayings, what else can you think up? Here are some great fruit borders to stitch up, free from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. Get … Read More...
Katie of Punk Projects will be holding this 10 day mini class all about Art Journaling. Sign up for $10 to get 10 prompts for 10 days from August 1st to 10th. Click here for more information.
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I wanted to share another card I made with A Muse Studio products. The stamps are from the Just My Type stamp set and I thought their fun pattern paper gave it a cool retro look. My full review … Read More...
The Scrappy Canuck shows us a variety of ways that she used Baker’s Twine on a scrapbook layout. Baker’s twine is hot! Click here to see more.
The fr?m iPhone case will be available in September 2012. This case is customizable, and comes with a template allowing you to insert your favourite photos or patterned paper. It sounds perfect for us crafty types! Click here for … Read More...
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Ooo! Shiny!
For months we have been getting complaints from our readers that they are no longer getting our updates in their Facebook feeds. And now, we think we have found a sure fire way to get our updates right under your … Read More...
Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy kicked off Christmas in July festivities this week, starting with this Mariner’s Star pillow. Before it’s over she’ll have nine different bloggers sharing tutorials for decor and gift items. The pillow front is a … Read More...
The mark of a true creative mom is one who can look around the house, and find things to create whatever it is that the kids are into at that moment! This mom does just that, and they are earth … Read More...
