If you’re in the San Antonio area of Texas this summer check out Wired Designs. You can find a ton of cool classes in glass and metals. Gail has posted new classes and discounts in her newsletter. Then wander … Read More...
Mauro Bonaventura’s Glass Cages
I love showing you all a glass artist that has some video to watch. It’s wonderful to get a chance to watch them work. And Mauro is a torch worker, so for all of you that are too torch workers … Read More...
Porcelain Sculpts – Kate MacDowell
Art and craft today folks! Head on over to Black, White & Lace to read this excellent feature on Kate MacDowell. I could paraphrase some of what’s said about this amazing artist who blends nature and anatomy into haunting … Read More...
Find: Faux Bois Tapered Candles
Etsy seller StorytimeCandles has these cute faux bois (fake wood) tapered candles for sale in their shop. These rustic-inspired cuties are made with beeswax and would add texture to any cabin, home, or outdoorsy affair. Get a pair for yourself… Read More...
Wedding Cake Card Box Tutorial
Learn how to make your own wedding cake card box with a colorful tutorial from Smashed Peas & Carrots! Very cute!
Sandwich “Cupcakes”
Because I expect just shaping something like a cupcake makes it infinitely more appealing to a kid… make sandwich “cupcakes” HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
How to make a whole bunch of 18 inch doll accessories
Over at Donna’s blog a Doll for all Seasons there are awesome tutorials for making all sorts of accessories for an 18-inch doll
! Making mini versions of all sorts of goodies looks like a total hoot!
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A Bird on a Spool of Thread
This little birdie in blue is visiting the spool of thread looking for nesting material. What a great little project to stitch up, free from Balades et Broderies. Get the free chart.
Embroidery Angel
When I get to heaven I want to sit around and stitch and that’s exactly what this little cherub is doing. It’s a great free chart from Croix de Christine. Check it out.
Tutorial: Little girl’s summer maxi dress
Simple Simon & Co. shows how a little girl’s t-shirt plus some yardage in a bright summery print becomes a cute maxi dress. You’ll use just the top of the shirt, so this would be a great use for a … Read More...
Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Aw, all of Dad’s favorite things are covered with these ideas from My Own Ideas. I love this one, not only can you make your own beer labels for Dad, but you can personalize the bottle carrier AND make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY vinyl belt
Jessica from Running With Scissors can be found blogging in the Just Sew Week series at Mama Says Sew today, where she shares a tutorial showing how she made this awesome orange belt for her young son. She used orange … Read More...
Margarita Fixings Host Gift
Methinks you will be a most popular Memorial Day BBQ guest if you arrive with tequila and all the fixings for margaritas. Like citron salt, chipotle salt and crushed candy. Find them HERE at Love U Madly.
Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt hem into a “high-low” hem
Stacie fromStars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how to reshape a straight skirt hem into one with this season’s very popular “high low” style – higher in the front, longer in the back. Get … Read More...
Graduation Cap S’mores Pops
Grad cap pops made easy with marshmallows. Sigh, marshmallows make everything easier, I think. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial: Color blocked leggings for little girl
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make colorblocked leggings. These are SO cool, especially in the black and white that she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets when making a skirt
Amber from Very Homemade shows how easy it is to add hidden side pockets to the next gathered skirt you make. Get the tute.
[photo from Very Homemade]
Project: Stamped Baby Plaque
Turn a plain ol’ boring white photo mat into an adorable name plaque for a baby’s room. Gel-a’-Tins stamps has complete directions on their blog.
-Heather
Tutorial | Flower Favor Bags & Envelopes
Over at StudioDIY you can find a tutorial for making favor bags more summery, as well as being able to use them as envelopes. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Make Your Own Alpha Stickers
Agustina from Made With Love shows you how she made her own tiny letter stickers using PowerPoint and sticker paper. You can also use Word to create these. Such an innovative idea! Click here to go to the tutorial.