You must go over to Giverslog where they have compiled an amazing list of gifts/crafts your child can make for their teacher. ( I love the pencil puzzle pictured above..its from Maryjanes and Galoshes).
New winner to “Mend it Better” Book Giveaway!
I have waited for several days to hear back from the first winner I picked and it is now time to select a new winner. I have checked my junk mail and email and nothing. I am going to have … Read More...
Inspiration: True Rose Soap
Not only does this soap look amazing, its creator, Megan of Blushie on Etsy, say that inhaling it is like “huffing on a red rose.” Just thought I’d share the fabulousness, see it for yourself here. *Not a sponsored … Read More...
DIY: Rainbow Zebra Nails
Wow…love love love these. Laynie at LaynieFingers has given us a wonderful how-to video that is so easy to follow we could all be sporting rainbow zebra nails. Get the tutorial here.
DIY and Craft Blogger Survey
If you’re a DIY or craft blogger, Crafterminds needs a few minutes of your time. As Crafterminds continues to help support bloggers, new and seasoned, they need your answers in order to keep doing that. So take a few minutes … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing striped fabrics
I’m seeing stripes all over the place this season. And no wonder – they’re lively and fresh, but not too busy. If you’re sewing a garment from striped fabric, having the stripes match at the seams always looks nice. Tasia … Read More...
Don’t Let the Past Steal Your Present Saying Pattern
Claire had a friend ask for a chart with the saying “Don’t Let the Past Steal Your Present” – except in French. And, this is the chart she designed. And, she is offering it to readers of her blog like … Read More...
Freebies from MarNic Designs
How to Mount Cross Stitch on Canvas Tutorial
Technique: Glitter Background for Cards
Wendy Price has a sparkly tutorial for adding a gitter background to your cards. This look is perfect to go with mermaid or fairy stamps! Visit Paper Craft Planet for directions.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Shirred t-shirt skirt
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shows off the lovely spring dresses she made for her daughters. She got the idea from a shirred skirt tutorial she found at Sew Like My Mom. The skirt is made from a t-shirt, … Read More...
Free Pattern For Spring – Baby In Bloom Hats!
Aren’t they adorable? Try them in leftover scraps of your Brava from Knit Picks (seriously, this yarn is my new BFF!)
From All Free Knittng, the pattern is HERE
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group … Read More...
Tutorial: Freezer paper stenciling
If you haven’t tried freezer paper stenciling yet, you’re missing out on a quick and easy way to add a painted design to fabric. It gives the crisp, clean edges like screen printing, but doesn’t require expensive equipment or complicated … Read More...
It’s a Very Veggie World, Indeed
As I just mentioned, Ashley of Cute as a Fox led me to this fantastic book on edible crafting with vegetables by edible crafter master Clare Crespo for Country Crock. The book is chock full of cute, doable and clever … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a shapeless tee structured shoulders
Starsweare from The Style Workshop shows how she refashioned a rather shapeless v-neck t-shirt into one with structured shoulders and a drapey neck. To give the shoulders more shaping, she added in some shoulder pads that she had taken out … Read More...
Eggplant Car
It’s been ages upon ages since I posted on Clare Crespo, the genius of food art that helped inspire me to take food decorating beyond cookies. (I assume you’re familiar with her Yummy Fun.) Check out this post over … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled collar for a dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled collar for a dress. This is such a beautiful detail! I have a dress … Read More...
Earth Day JellO Jigglers
Earth Day is all about celebrating and taking care of our beautiful planet, and what better way to join in the fun than with a colorful, creative treat that’s as playful as … Read More...
Brava From KnitPicks
I’ve just about got my Brava project finished (save for blocking and sewing on buttons). This yarn is soooo soft, and I love it for the snuggly soft baby sweater. Machine washable and dryable too, and a DREAM to knit … Read More...
Ladybug Cupcakes
What is it about these ladybug cupcakes that is especially endearing? I think it’s the peeking eyes. Regardless, they are adorable. Be sure to check out the inside, too. Learn to make them HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool … Read More...