Over at the blog Threading My Way there is a fun tutorial on how to convert a top into a skirt.
A Small Sampler to Stitch
This small sampler from Balades et Broderies contains many traditional elements even in a small space. It is cute and will be quick-to-stitch. Add it to your stitching rotation for a fun project. Get the free chart.
Ewe-nique Cross Stitch Project
Are you the brown sheep in your family? Do you know someone who’s just a little ewe-nique? Maybe this project from Hancock’s House of Happy will be the perfect project to stitch for yourself or a friend. Or you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach or bath towel poncho
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach or bath towel poncho for a child. It’s a cute cover-up to wear home from the pool, or a fun way … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer bubble top for girls
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s bubble top. This is such a cute style for summer, and I love that it looks cute on older girls as … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric rac trim
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these cute fabric napkins. They’re made from two layers of fabric with ric rac peeking out from the edges. They made theirs in a red, white, and blue … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Messenger bag for kids
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make he Little Messenger, a kid-sized messenger bag. She originally designed it for her kids to haul their books to and from the library, but she’s since found that they use it to … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a centered zipper
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clarks blog) showing how to install a centered zipper. This is the method that most printed patterns use to install zippers at the … Read More...
New Release: Stampin’ Up
Stampin’ Up has just released their 2012-2013 catalog, packed with loads of new stamp sets, scrapbooking papers, embellishments, punches and of course wonderful sample ideas. You can click here to virtually flip through the new catalog or go here find … Read More...
Product Review | Epson Artisan 1430 Printer Part 1
The folks at Epson sent me the Epson Artisan 1430 printer
to review and share my opinions with you all. I have been using it for the last several weeks, testing out all the features, and have decided to break … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Best Dad
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MAY Giveaway Winner Is…..
Wilma Keith!
This was her entry:
Submitted on 2012/05/09 at 9:24 pmI have fallen in love with the “Bavarian Crochet” patterns by Jenny King.
Made one lapghan for charity and another for new gg due in Oct.
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Duck tape iPad Cover – When Creativity Knocks
I am so glad that someone has come up with a super cute, useful craft that uses all of the new adorable duct tape products out there. I mean, seriously, how fabulous is Hello Kitty duct tape? Moustache duct tape? … Read More...
Review: Hilton Tokyo Bay
Holidaying in Tokyo was a new experience for us. We had never been to Tokyo before, and being in a strange city, it helped that we were able to stay with a brand name that is recognized the world over … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer knit cardigan, now in an adult size
Jen from iCandy Handmade recently shared a pattern and tutorial for making a summer knit cardigan. It turned out smaller than she had planned, so the pattern was for a girl’s size cardigan. Now she’s back with a larger pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches
Craftbits has the how-to for making these kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches. They would make such cute containers for hair accessories, small toiletries, or sewing supplies. How yummy would your button stash look stored in these pouches! Go to the … Read More...
Dipped Votive Holders
Nest of Posies took a cute, candley take on the dipped kitchenware/flower pot/etc trend found on tons of blogs these days and totally hit a home run. This is a budge-friendly project just about anyone can make! Check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathering fabric using couched cord
Marissa from Rae Gun guest blogs at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how she gathers fabric. Instead of running basting stitches across the top, she uses a zig zag stitch to couch a thin cord to the fabric. The … Read More...
Cool Colour de Verre Lighting Projects!
Yet another cool newsletter from Colour de Verre with some lighting projects. There’s a cool light with their beautiful Aralia leaf on it as well as some square candle holders. All of their products are fabulous and what’s really cool … Read More...
Project: Father’s Day Truck Card
Printwork stampshas directions for making this cool card for Dad, perfect for Father’s Day or a birthday. I love the book page background, it adds a nice masculine touch!
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, … Read More...