What makes these so perfect? The peppery black edges? The gradations of color? The waves and curls? The eerie resemblance to actual bacon? I don’t know, but you can find the how-tos to … Read More...
Handmade Weddings DIY Round-Up
The creative forces behind The Hello Lucky Blog published an amazing book for DIY brides titled Handmade Weddings! I’ve rounded up a few of the DIY tutorials from the book that the authors posted on their blog. Click the … Read More...
Canlove – Graffiti Recycling Program
I love a good recycling project. But more than that, I love when recycling surpasses novelty and moves into the realm of art so wholeheartedly that the first thought is “wow!” and the second thought is “recycled!” So it is … Read More...
Make Your Own Vinyl Letters
I love vinyl lettering. So many awesome projects lately have featured them. But, much like By Wilma, I hate paying for them and being limited by their fonts. So I’m super, super grateful for her awesome tutorial about how to … Read More...
Book Review: Criminal Crafts by Miss Demeanor A.K.A. Shawn Bowman
I love my crafts to be unexpected! When a standard object of necessity is created from the unexpected or with an unusual theme I am beyond tickled. This is what you get in every glorious page of Criminal Crafts: From … Read More...
Sweet Designs is Almost Here
Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, from Hyperion Books 2012, with photography by Johnny Miller.
In case I haven’t mentioned lately, I feel a reminder is in order. The long-awaited book by Sweets Stylist extraordinaire, Amy Atlas… Read More...
Tutorial – Needle Felted Toadstool
Donni Webber of “The Magic Onion” is sharing her darling Needle Felted Toadstool with us. Toadstools become a part of our spring and summer landscapes and it is very interesting to see how many shapes and colors they take on. … Read More...
DIY Wedding Card Mini Album
Jen at Something Turquoise came up with a brilliant solution for preserving all those wedding cards you receive! Get her tutorial for a wedding card mini album here.
Inch Worm Cupcakes
Who would’ve thought a worm could be so adorable? Make fuzzy inch worm cupcakes with a free printable HERE at Partiologist. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.
Bronwen Heilman is Bringing Her Classes Online!
This is like a bonus posting today. It’s about one of my favorite glass artists, Bronwen Heilman. And it’s something I found through Daily Art Muse, which is one of my favorite sources for cool glass artists to … Read More...
Blowing Dandelion T-shirt
I am loving this super simple yet highly adorable summertime shirt design. Dollar Store Crafts shows you how a simple item you most likely use in your everyday life can transform a plain t-shirt in to this adorable dandelion tee. … Read More...
Confetti Birthday Cupcakes
Since the key to decorating these cupcakes is the-messier-the-better, I’d include these in the “easy to make” category. Make confetti birthday cupcakes HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Tutorial: Elastic neckline with a bias tape casing
Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an elastic casing around the neckline of a garment. Instead of just folding under the edges, which can create puckers due to the curve of … Read More...
Free pattern: Swinging Swingy Dress for toddler girls
Jen, aka The Crafting Fiend, shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Swinging Swingy Dress for toddler girls. The loose, swingy, sleeveless dress is pretty, and also easy for small children to play in. … Read More...
Dip Dyed Wooden Cutlery
When I opened this tutorial it made my lips curl up into a smile. I have said before that I love when people think outside the box and get creative. Dip dying is a fun technique I’ve seen used on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an iPhone cozy from your old jeans
I have a bin in my sewing room full of scraps of jeans left over from previous sewing projects. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can use some of those leftover bits of denim to make a cozy for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy doll pillow
Simple Simon & Co. hares a tutorial at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a cute tooth fairy doll pillow. A little pocket on her front holds the tiny tooth, and the money that the tooth fairy … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime Wallet
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shows how to make her Summertime Wallet. At just 3″x4″ finished size, it’s a simple wallet sized with two pockets for holding ID and credit cards. Get the tute.
[photo from Midwestern Sewing Girl]
New Release and Projects: Heartfelt Creations Stamps
Each time Heartfelt Creations releases new stamp designs their design team comes up with tons of wonderful projects. Their latest release “Western Elements” is available now and on the blog you’ll find over 2 dozen terrific stamped cards, scrapbook pages … Read More...
Kalmbach Book Giveaway Ends Sunday
The giveaway drawing for Contemporary Cube Bead Designs
by Virginia Jensen and The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry
from Martine Callaghan ends Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway drawing!