TLC’s Craft Wars premiers this Tuesday, but we have a sneak peek for you of the first episode right here:
Floresita shares the wealth
I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,
… Read More...When I first
Watch Meri’s blog for drawn-thread tutes
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has decided to take a step beyond sharing images of her amazing embroidery and actually teach us her drawn-thread techniques. She says,
… Read More...I am an amateur, with these needles and threads. With this
Tutorial: Cutaway embroidery patterns
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose steps us through her technique for using a cutaway pattern for a complex embroidery design. Brilliant! See her tute.
Tutorial: Neon painted tote with boxed bottoms
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her on her blog showing how neon fabric paint can make a plain tote into summer fabulous. She also shows how to box the bottoms to make it a roomier tote. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Round zippered travel bag with interior pockets
Jeanette from jmday.com shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a round zippered travel bag. I’m showing it here with the top zipped off so you can see all the handy pockets around the side that … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls. This little dress is all about the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot O’ Gold Lip Gloss
Make it sparkly or not, this is a tutorial for an easy and striking lip gloss from DIY Skincare (the blog of BathBodySupply). Get this easy-to-make recipe here. My vote? Go for the bling!
Proejct: Colorful Floral Paper Banner
Michele from Creative Mayhem designed this bright and cheery banner using die cuts, stamps and Gelatos. What a pretty part decoration or just for everyday! Click here for her directions.
-Heather
Crafting with Epsom Salts
You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt
goes a long way and … Read More...
Find: Mercury Glass Candle Shade
Crossfire Creations on Etsy sells candle shades designed to look like mercury glass. Each one of these is handmade and features a scalloped top edge for a vintage effect. See them online.
Sand Bowls – Leetal Rivlin
These sand bowls by Leetal Rivlin are amazing. Created using just glue, sand, and bowl forms, the unique shape and form of each one is what makes them special. I highly suggest checking out these close up shots on Designboom… Read More...
June Tea Cup Project
It’s time for another teacup from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. Here’s the cup for June and it is lovely! Check out the free chart.
How to make a recyled jewelry bangle
I first need to give major kudos to Honor of the blog Home Heart Craft for successfully incorporating the word “cannibalize” in a craft project! I am going to use that word way more often now! Pop on over to … Read More...
In Remembrance
June 23, 2012 is the date for the Susan G. Komen Run For The Cure in St. Louis. Near the Arch, there will be thousands of mostly women (but men and kids too) who will come together to walk and … Read More...
Felt to the Rescue -Felting & Needle Felting Surface Design tutorial
Living Felt has this complete pictorial tutorial on how to Needle Felting a Surface Design. It is such a wonderful idea for dressing up anything. They rescued this knitting bag from a guild auction for $2; to their good … Read More...
Make Your Own Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones
So so so genius and easy… I’m loving this idea to turn plain ice cream cones into festive party cups with chocolate and sprinkles. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn kimono shirt
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a kimono shirt for a newborn baby. This is so sweet!! And so tiny!! It’s easily made from three pattern pieces and finished with bias tape. Get the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ribbon cuff bracelet
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a pretty cuff bracelet from a length of pleated ribbon. A line of rhinestone trim stitched down the middle gives it some sparkle. Get the how-to.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Tutorial: Sew a crayon roll
Head over to Taylor Made to find out how to make a crayon roll. Guest Annaleigh shares a tutorial there showing how to do it. The fabric organizer has pockets to hold crayons, and it rolls up for easy transport … Read More...