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How wonderful is that word ‘craftivity’. This is the perfect craft and activity to encourage your children to continue learning all summer long. I’m sure your home has plenty of fun materials that will create an amazing body! The bubble … Read More...
The movie Brave is taking over many homes in America. Why not let your children do some creative and imaginative play with a home made bow and arrow set. Get the inspiration over at 4 Crazy Kings.
This is a great idea for a fun summer project with the kids. If you have younger children, you can draw something and use the colored glue, and older kids can make up their own designs! No matter what the … Read More...
I have a bucket full of scraps of knit fabric left over from refashion projects. I can’t bear to throw them away, but I haven’t yet found a good use for the smallish pieces of fabric. That is, until I … Read More...
Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Lots of Pink Here shows how to make her Pippa Cuff. It’s a simple quilted fabric cuff with pretty pearl snap closure. They’re quick to sew up, and oh so cute! I’m thinking I … Read More...
Silvia Levenson‘s glass art is so inspiring to me. She works primarily as a caster and if you read some of my posts you’ll know I too love the glass casting…she was recently invited to show at the Biennale … Read More...
When you’re piecing together strips of fabric (e.g., to make a ruffle), the seams are less noticable if they’re sewn on the diagonal. The only problem is that it can be tricky getting those diagonal edges to line up right. … Read More...
One of the great things about all the knitting-related work I do is that I get to play with a lot of different yarns and work on a lot of different projects. I thought it might be fun for you … Read More...
Ok, seriously some people are just too darn creative! LOL! This totally awesome Polaroid Card made by Joscie even has a light that lights up! She generously shares detailed instructions on how she made this amazing, wonderful, jaw dropping (how … Read More...
Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it … Read More...
A yarn bombing is not usually something you announce before the fact in the local newspaper, but Bridgeton, N.J., knitter Carol Moore says she wants help beautifying her city’s downtown with yarn.
She participated in a yarn bombing for International … Read More...
Take advantage of berry season and make some lip stain. It’s all natural, easy and it tastes great too. The Beauty Department’s Kitchen Beautician gives you everything you need to know here. And don’t forget the blackberries!
It turns out I’m not the only one thinking about holiday knitting already. Red Heart has a whole section on Christmas in July patterns on their website, which currently includes 12 free patterns for you to choose from.
These patterns … Read More...
There are 153,000 hexagons in this quilt. The Singing Quilter sang a song about it at the shop where it resides, Sew Creative in Queensland, AU. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Singing Quilter
I love the way Stefanie has her little needle felted bird perched on the wood bird house, so charming. Stefanie of “Craft Side” loves the old-fashioned bird clip-on style Christmas ornaments and she knows just what she going to start … Read More...
I know Father’s Day has already passed, but there’s always a good time to celebrate Dad and this free chart from Stitching the Night Away lets you do that in style. Get the free chart.
Not only is this a cute free chart, it is a cute idea for a summer project. Whip up your list, then stitch up this project for a fun family project. Get the free chart.
I’ve been thinking about Christmas in July this week and how, if I were going to knit anything for anyone this holiday season, now would be a good time to get started. (I’m not, because I have a book deadline … Read More...
Meri of Agulhas da Meri continues her series on drawn-thread embroidery with a tutorial on making perfect mitered corners. See her tute.
Eep! Look at these clever embroidered boxes by Heather of In Love with Threads. Bitty embroidered coffins lined with silk to hold precious tidbits with beauty and humor. Wonderful! Even better: Heather has opened an Etsy shop, so now you … Read More...
