I know I’ve already mentioned my love of lighting fixtures a couple of times, but these are too pretty not to post about. Those are solar-powered paper lamps by The Flourishing Abode. The best part? You can head right … Read More...
Giveaway: Steel quilt art
Some background info before we get to the giveaway. Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty introduced us yesterday to Nathan of The Steel Quilt Company who makes quilt block inspired art from reclaimed barn tin. Shown here is his first piece, … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Vase – Perfect for Mother’s Day!
So, for those of us out there who are procrastinators, tomorrow is the last possible day to find a present and probably the day we chose to do it. Luckily, the web is bursting with cute (and cheap) art projects … Read More...
Sculpted Picks
Here’s a few picks from an area of clay I have precious little skill in – sculpture:
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| Polymer Clay Fairy by Twinessence | Baby Girl Fairy by LisetteGonzalez |
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| Victorian Art Doll by forgottendolls | Nilbog the Goblin by jakejohn79 |
A gift upon meeting Growing Berries
Kirsty of You Had Me at Bonjour took time on a family trip to meet blogger Nicky of Growing Berries. Nicky gave her a parting gift, this Eiffel Tower pincushion. Read more about her visit here.
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Jack Storms – Cold Working Glass Sculptor
Some friends on Facebook were sharing an image of glass that caught my eye. I’m always looking for something or someone interesting to write about. Here’s Jack Storms. This guys work is extra special. He’s a cold worker. He’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 1940s inspired t-shirt with Y neckline and faux bolero
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt with details inspired by 1940s fashion (my favorite fashion era). It’s the latest in her series of variations on her Blank Canvas Tee… Read More...
Seed Tray pattern for paper piecing
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this paper pieced pattern for a 10″ quilt block. Finding this pattern right before Mother’s Day, gave me a warm feeling for all the nurturers in our lives. You can find it for … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid sized sleeping bag with pieced front
Rachel of Stitched in Color made this adorable sleeping bag as part of the Summer Sewing Blog Hop hosted by Ellison Lane Quilts. For the pieced part, she used kid-friendly fabric by Ed Emberley. She keeps it suitable for … Read More...
Glitter Candle Holder
House of Earnest has a great and simple DIY for making a blinged out candle holder. All you need is spray adhesive, holder and glitter. Super simple! Check out the tutorial.
Get the tip: Grab and store info about your fabric stash
Do you ever find yourself looking at a piece of stash fabric and wondering about the fiber content? Width? Washing instructions? Designer and name of the print? You can find all of this information on the bolt end at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttoned throw pillow cover
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita (roughly translates as Bread, Love, & Creativity) shares a tutorial at Hemme showing how to make a throw pillow cover using materials from IKEA. The pillow can be inserted through the opening on the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Butterfly Card
Darlene Designs has a tutorial video on how to make this lovely butterfly card. She uses several different techniques including a background stamping resist and how to get a watercolor look coloring with markers. Click here to watch the video.… Read More...
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Design blog Ellinee has a very cute candle and matchbox gift set idea for Mother’s Day. Visit the tutorial on making these to download the templates for the pillar candle and matchbox set. So cute and so easy – totally … Read More...
Earth Tones felt and bead Jewelry Set DIY
Maria Nerius writes for favecrafts.com and shared this pretty DIY jewelry made with felt and bead. This is a charming set that would look pretty with a summer dress busting with earthy flair. She offers a list of materials … Read More...
How to remake a scrubbie from a scrubbie
Did I make you giggle? Well the post Tracie sent in a link to at her blog Radical Recycks features a fun idea for turning a body scrubbie into a cleaning scrubbie. See the tutorial on how to crochet a … Read More...
Ice Cream Steak and Cake Fries
I used to hide my mom’s steak under vegetables so I wouldn’t have to eat it growing up. But this is a steak I can get behind. Because it’s made of ice cream, one of my desert island food choices. … Read More...
Ipad Cross Stitch Apps
If you are into checking out apps for your ipad right now, Jeanne Dansby has collected a list of Cross Stitch apps for you and not only does she have the list, but she reviews them. It’s great to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped patch pocket
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this retro-inspired skirt for her young daughter. The full gathers and piped seams are such pretty details, reminiscent of 1950s children’s clothing. Along with photos of the lovely skirt, she also includes a tutorial showing … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Nine shirts become one dress
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams took nine of her husband’s unwanted shirts and turned them into one very fabulous dress. She shares photos of the finished project along with detailed construction notes. Read more about her project at Of … Read More...