Adorableness alert. This mug rug with appliqued cupcake and a heart on top make it a must-have for every kitchen. Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Clay and Resin
Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
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Put a fork in it…
Once again, Craft Gossip’s Fork & Talk Blogger Meetup sponsored by EK Success is done. Imagine 24 crafty women gathered to share ideas, network, and try some of the fabulous products from the EK Success line up over a wonderful … Read More...
Custom Family Rules Wall Art
Do you have a big empty wall that needs that special something? This wall art was inspired by the many family rules signs that are floating around cyberspace. This project was created to reflect Rachel’s family rules rather than the … Read More...
Inspiration: Diana J
I want to be…under the sea…with Diana J of Florida, USA. Go to her post at CQ Journal Project 2012, where you can click and enlarge the photo of her block. You’ll want to see every fabulous, brilliant detail.
Lots and lots of knots
Lorraine of Creative Daily accepted the TAST French-knot Challenge by stitching row after row of French-knots using various weights of threads and yarns. I think you’ll agree: The result is framable! Well done. Go to her blog post for an … Read More...
Stitching in Bali
Emma of DMC Threads blog is spending nearly a month in Bali, sharing embroidery and crafting skills with the children of Jodie O’Shea Orphanage. Follow her adventures through her blog posts. And thank you Emma, DMC, and all of … Read More...
Nature Crafts : Bird Feeder {Lesson Plan Theme and Crafts}
I always have to post about the newest lessons and crafts that a wonderful mom and blogger over at The Nature of Grace have come up with. . The projects that she pulls together for her units are always beautiful, … Read More...
Stitch a keepsake doll
Gay of Sentimental Stitches has put together Embroider Me Collection 2–a set of 23 reproduction antique patterns for embroidered cloth dolls. She says, “They are presented in their antique form just as they were stamped on fabric and sold … Read More...
Garden Mushrooms
Is your gnome garden just asking to be decorated with some hand made mushrooms? I love this kid friendly project that will liven up your garden, and let your children’s artwork shine! Head on over to barks blog for the … Read More...
Fairy Gardens {How To Make Your Own}
A little while ago, my daughters got a book out from the library that taught them how to make fairy homes. This fairy garden lesson is the perfect addition to our homes that we have out in our back yard! … Read More...
Test Tube Chandelier from Remodelista
Remodelista is one of my favorite newsletters I get everyday. In fact at some point I hope my line of tiles is profiled on there. A girl can dream can’t she? So today they had the coolest chandeliers made with … Read More...
Win business cards!
Need new business cards? Rebecca of Cre8tive Compass Magazine, in cahoots with UPrinting.com, is giving away an order of 250 awesome die-cut business cards to a lucky CC reader. If you saw the post about our Fork & Talk Meetup, … Read More...
Katie Grove’s ‘Spring Colors’ quilt
This is a small section of Spring Colors, a quilt by Katie Grove. Her description:
found burlap dyed with soil, hand dyed muslin, silk, rayon, and cotton
That’s the first I’ve heard of using dug-up burlap, but I like … Read More...
Shrink and stitch a necklace
Two of my favorite crafts come together in these embroidered shrink-plastic pendants by Haley of The Zen of Making. Even better: She’s posted a step-by-step photo tutorial so we can make some, too! See the tute.
New, wee market!
One of my fave blogs has gone shoppy, and I’ve been waiting eagerly for the grand opening. The Wee Folk Art Market Place went live on Monday, and was an immediate success, of course. The shop offers kits for Wee … Read More...
I need a mellor
I want to have every cool embroidery tool there is. I know–I do the same old stitching all the time. But the tools make me think I can branch out any time I want, and they’re so pretty! Today I’m … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress refashioned from an adult t-shirt
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how she refashioned an adult’s long-sleeved t-shirt into this cute little playdress for her daughter. The shirt had been practical maternity wear, but hadn’t been worn much … Read More...
Magazine Clock
Love clocks? Like to recycle? Then this is the perfect project for you. Take a generic looking clock and dress it up with some spent magazines, and there you have it! A new clock to dress up your walls. Get … Read More...