From now until 5.14.12, KnitPicks is having a pretty cool sale. They’re calling it a Mother’s Day sale, I’m calling it the
OMG, KNIT PICKS NEEDLES ARE ON SALE
sale! You all know how I feel about my Harmony Needles, … Read More...
Calorimetry and Sifa and a FREE Pattern!
So, I got myself a couple of skeins of Sifa Silver yarn. Very nice yarn. Soft yarn. Easy to work with yarn. Yummy yarn! Composition is 95% cotton (chain plied, so it stretches) and 5% silver. Yup! Real silver!… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make baby girl flower sandals out of repurposed vinyl
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a pair of baby girl flower sandals out of faux leather (vinyl). The fabric flowers stitched across the toes are sooo cute! … Read More...
Cecelia & Wasim’s Hip Modern Wedding
Lots to love about this modern, non-traditional wedding featured at Capitol Romance, but one of my favorite details is the use of clutches instead of bouquets for the bridesmaids and the bride! Unique, and very chic!
Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace trimmed tee
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a tutorial showing how to make a lace trimmed t-shirt, inspired by a top by Valentino. You can buy the designer shirt for $250, but her DIY version cost her just $8 to make. … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s shrug from knit fabric
Jennifer from Un Petit Design shows how to create a simple shrug for a child out of knit fabric. The pattern is based on a simple t-shirt shape, though cut short, and opened at the front with a button closure … Read More...
Technique: Stamp and Watercolor on Canvas
Julia Stainton has a nice tutorial over on the Ellen Hutson’s blog using stamps and watercolors on canvas. This technique looks like a true work of art! Click here for more info.
-Heather
Nice Underpants Doormat – Oh So Pretty
I love a good doormat as much as the next person. But I’ve been astounded numerous times at how much companies want for something I’m going to step on. One more reason to be like the awesome crafty girls at … Read More...
Shoestaches – Moustaches for Your Shoes
Moustaches are huge right now. And while I tend to a be a little less enthusiastic about male facial hair trends, I have to admit how much I love ‘staches as a design element on just about everything. (Have you … Read More...
Modern Gold Wedding Inspiration
Chevrons, gold, and aqua create a fresh, modern feel to this inspiration board found at Wedding Paper Divas!
DIY – Cute Horse Cookies
Why are these horsie cookies so crazy cute? And simple to make to boot!?! Cookie and horse lovers can’t go wrong. Make them HERE at Party Pinching. Perfect for a cowboy party or cowgirl party.
These horse cookies are … Read More...
Lace Sunglasses – By Wilma
Last week, it was vinyl letters. This week? Lace sunglasses. (Click link for a look at the finished project!) How much classier are these than your average sunglasses? I’ve got to say, I love the fabulous results … Read More...
Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert – Glass Artist
Daily Art Muse strikes again…and what a wonderful artist being profiled. Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert is a glass blower and he’s got a very good story about discovering glass blowing. Unfortunately he was in a very serious accident that had him … Read More...
How to make a Pompom Owl tutorial
Gail of “that artist woman” believes in discovering life one art adventure at a time. When I saw her site I was amazed at how many projects she covered. She has 3-D sculptural, paint and paper, textiles, mixed media, art … Read More...
Chocolate Ice Cream in Pretzel Cones
Oh, the sweet and salty! Homemade chocolate ice cream in pretzel cones would be my most perfect food experience ever, I think. Throw in mac n’ cheese and chicken pot pie for dinner and all my favorites are represented. Make … Read More...
Individual Seven-Layer Dips
Sheesh, all you have to do is repackage something in cute little, individually-sized, terribly convenient party cups and I’m sold on the crafty and clever aspect. Smart for Cinco de Mayo, make individual Seven-Layer Dips HERE at The Girl Who … Read More...
How to make recycled washcloth peepee teepees
Or as this clever crafter Mommy calls them “Wizz-ard hats” Oh on the name alone I had to share this idea! Pop on over to Amber’s blog Willow Would where she shared her quick and easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
American Felt and Craft is having a huge felt sale
Stock up on your felt today and make something wonderful. American Felt and Craft is having a huge felt sale. 40% off wool blend felt 30% off bamboo felt and 25% off handmade thick wool felt.
Brookes Books
Brookes Books has a lovely set of letters going – they are up to the letter T. They are not only lovely, they are FREE. Check out more free charts on the Brookes Books Freebies Page.
Get the tip: No more pinched zipper ends on a zippered pouch
Roslyn from Sew Delicious was curious as to why the zipper ends on her zippered pouches sometimes had a neat finish, and other times had more a pinched look. She conducted an experiment in which she installed zippers with the … Read More...