Maureen Cracknell Handmades hosting a giveaway for Skye Reve Fabrics. She’s got a fat quarter bundle of nine prints from Riley Blake Designs’ Dress Up Days collection. There’s also a coupon code to get 20% off your purchase … Read More...
Crafting from the Collection – Amon Carter Museum
Museums have long been heralded as a place to receive artistic inspiration, so what the Amon Carter Museum has done is simply a logical continuation in my book. The museum is offering an exciting opportunity to learn, be inspired, and … Read More...
Recycling Skateboards into Mosaic Tiles
I’ve seen some pretty impressive skateboard art, but this has to be my favorite skateboard recycling project. HiConsumption recently profiled Art of Board, a company that reclaims broken skateboards and creates tiles from them. Recycling old boards is not … Read More...
DIY: Easy Whipped Shaving Soap for Father’s Day!
It can be hard to come up with homemade manly gifts, but this is one, for sure! Anne-Marie at The Soap Queen has a great step-by-step tutorial on making luscious shaving “cream” that any dad on your list will love. … Read More...
Some Kinda Crazy
It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!
When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More...
Sweetheart Table Inspirations
Find stunning sweetheart table ideas from Belle the Magazine! From rustic to sophisticated, you’ll find stylish inspiration for creating a special oasis for the bride and groom.
Freebie: Vampire Image
To celebrate the release of the Dark Shadows movie (I can’t wait to see it!) Dover Publishing is offering some free vampire images, these large pages would be so much fun to color! Click here to download.
-Heather
Sean Hennessy – Daily Art Muse
You could call Sean Hennessy a multi-media artist but I’m most interested in his glass elements. Daily Art Muse was kind enough to profile him and I just love the glass people she selects. So good. Anyway, Sean makes his … Read More...
Felted Coaster tutorial Queen Anne Lace
These darling coasters come from Augusta owner of AD Knits. These little coasters are made from felted crochet circles with a Queen Anne’s lace theme needle felted in. These would be awesome for your outdoor entertaining where you have the … Read More...
May Teacup Cross Stitch
It’s time for another tea cup chart – for the month of May this time. May’s chart is pretty in pink with a lovely rose motif. It looks so delicate and makes me hanker for a cup of Earl Grey! … Read More...
Blue Birdhouse
This sweet little bird house chart is free from Frimousse. It looks like it would make a lovely home for the birds doesn’t it? Get the free chart.
12 Letter And Monogram Craft Ideas
Decorating your home with letters and monograms can be a fun and creative way to add personality and character to a room. Whether it’s a single initial representing your family name, or a meaningful word or phrase spelled out on … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s vintage-inspired lace party dress
Jessie from I’m Thinking… guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how she made this vintage-inspired lace party dress for her daughter. It has a beautifully scooped neckline, flutter sleeves, a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew buttonholes on your machine without a special foot
I have always snapped a buttonhole foot on to my sewing machine whenever I’ve needed to stitch a buttonhole. It turns out that you can make one without the special foot. This is good to know when you’re needing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add some neon stripes to a plain tee
The neon trend this season has this child of the 80s all kinds of giddy happy. You can find clothes with neon accents in all the stores right now, but it’s also very easy to add a pop of neon … Read More...
Project: Bulletin Board for Teacher
Learn how to make an adorable teacher appreciation bulletin board over at the There She Goes stamp blog. I love the name/letter charms across the top!
-Heather
Monogram-Themed Bridal Shower
Throw a chic bridal shower with a monogram theme using lovely ideas from Southern Weddings! Love this pretty seating chart!
Don’t Panic! – Urban Threads is Here to Help
Please, please, please tell me that someone else squealed in delight when they saw this week’s Urban Threads freebie? What better way to celebrate Towel Day (May 25th), the once yearly celebration of author Douglas Adams, than with your very … Read More...
Shopping on Artfire
This week I’m window shopping on ArtFire, looking at some of the polymer clay pretties:
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| Flower Cab by PurpleBirdie | Panda Earrings by PixieHearts |
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| Bead Necklace by ValeriesStuff | Clay Bracelet by KimberlySmithDesigns |
Rustic Santa Barbara Wedding
I’m swooning over all the handmade details of this rustic wedding featured at Ruffled! One of my favorites: the seating chart pictured above! Oh, and the fact that these 2 school teachers hired a school bus to transport the … Read More...