Know some one who loves tea? Here’s a sweet set of stamped gifts, a cup wrap, a box to hold tea and a honey straw box. Click on each link to find direction from The Spotted Canary.
You’ve Been Waiting For It
Everyone is probably tired of hearing me complain about this afghan. Here it is!
The pattern is a variation of my favorite, the Diagonal Crazy Stitch. You can learn how to create this afghan here. The ‘traditional’ crazy stitch … Read More...
Ugly but Comfortable – DIY Throw Pillows
If there’s not one residing in your house, I bet you know someone who’s got an ugly but comfortable sofa. I’ve had my fair share of them, which is probably why I laughed so hard at Creative in Chicago’s post … Read More...
Beat Your Allergies
If you are allergic to metal, then this tutorial from Strawberry Box is for you! These beaded plastic rings from Serenie are perfect for adding beautiful adornment with no metal needed. Serenie’s polymer clay chocolate jewelry ensemble is the perfect … Read More...
Lark Giveaway!
Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving away a complete set of the Beadweaving Master Class books and some other great bead books to celebrate having two best sellers in the Amazon jewelry category. Go to the Lark Jewelry & Beading … Read More...
Handmade in Britain – London: a celebration
So if you’ve been living on the international space station, checking only your vitals and your Facebook, there’s a slim chance you might not now that London is the place to be this summer. But did you know there are … Read More...
Dishwasher Facelift with Bead Board
I love brilliant ideas. Here’s a great example of one of those. Take some bead board and dress up your old dishwasher, hiding all those dents, scratches and dings from years gone by. There’s a tutorial too so you can … Read More...
Project: Stamped Scene Card
Daffodil Wreath
This pretty springtime wreath was created by designer Karin Lidbeck-Brent for Good Housekeeping Magazine. I love the way the flowers contrast against the wreath and then the wreath constrasts against the door. Karin gives you quick, simple instructions for creating … Read More...
DIY-quickie felt Birdie Tutorial
Our Crafty friend Dini “capungmungil camp” has is cute felt birdie tutorial that she created and these birdies can be use for many projects. See the above pictures. Learn more about Dini’s new book felt accessories.
Recycled Denim Craft Apron
Just stumbled across this accidentally today while searching for something completely different. It’s actually a post from 2007 so some of you may not have seen it before. I love all the fun colors and patterns in this adorable apron, … Read More...
How to make recycled bobby pin chevron earrings
I don’t think I have had the pleasure of posting anything before this made from recycled bobby pins so congrats go out to Natalie of the blog Creme de la Craft for sending in this great link to her tutorial … Read More...
Sailing Ship Cross Stitch Pattern
Sailing, Sailing over the bounding main – even though this ship is captured in stitches, I can almost smell the salty sea and feel the water splashing my face. From Mamou, this great design will have you feeling the salt … Read More...
Poppies Cross Stitch Pattern
Party Blower Birthday Wreath
How cute is this?? What a fun way to welcome guests to your child’s birthday party! I love the little party hats tucked in there too. So sweet and such a fun way to use up those irritating boisterous party … Read More...
Giveaway: Fat quarter stack from new Rhapsodia line
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Moona Fabrics, with a set of fat quarters from Art Gallery Fabric’s Rhapsodia line (in the Sweet Journey palette to go to one of her readers. This collection is due out later this … Read More...
Tutorial: Setting snaps
Snaps are an easy closure to work. Did you know that they’re also easy to install? Katy from No Big Dill shows how to do it, including how to set a basic snap and an anorak snap
. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mock Smock Frock
Danielle from My Sparkle guest blogs in the Pleat Week series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to her Mock Smock Frock. I LOVE the faux smocking detail! And isn’t it fabulous out of the striped fabric? … Read More...
Tips: Using the New Distress Markers
I’ve seen a lot of buzz on-line lately about the new Distress Markers from Tim Holtz and Ranger. I love the idea that they work with water just like Distress Inks do and that they color match the ink … Read More...
The Remodeling Project – Fort Point Arts Community
The Fort Point Arts Community 12th Annual Fort Point Art Walk is coming up! And for all you lucky people out there in the Boston area, you can visit the studios of 75 different artists, interacting and shopping with artists … Read More...