This candle holder looks just like something I’d see in the latest, hippest restaurant to open on the Chicago scene. It’s industrial, simple, metallic and oh so stylish. Made using a hacksaw, copper pipe, and galvanized pipe connectors, this candle … Read More...
Who will be getting a copy of Heart-Felt Holidays?
Last week I posted a review of Heart-Felt Holidays
and had a copy to give away to one lucky reader. I’m back tonight to tell you that the winner is none other than….
…commenter #85, Claire, who said:
I love … Read More...
Read all about it: Linen fabric
Steph from 3 Hours Past loves to sew with linen, and she devotes a couple of posts to her favorite fabric. In one, she talks about the durability and sustainability of this natural fiber. In the other she gives some … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-over clutch with zipper closure
To Sew With Love shows how to make this cute fold-over clutch purse. Though at first glance it looks like the only thing keeping your belongings inside is the top folded over, there’s actually a zipper across the top to … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Three washcloths from one old towel
Michele from Michele Made Me posts on her blog showing how she turned one old towel into three new washcloths. It’s as simple as cutting the old towel into squares and then binding them off. The binding keeps the edges … Read More...
Leslie B. Grigsby’s Seed Bead Art – Daily Art Muse
Thanks to Daily Art Muse yet again. This time we’re being introduced to Leslie B. Grigsby and her seed bead sculptures. These things are gorgeous!! Leslie is Winterthur’s Curator of Ceramics and Glass as well as the creator of these … Read More...
New Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe
New classes have been added over at Bulleye’s Resource Center in Santa Fe, NM. Are you in the Southwest and are looking for some great kiln forming classes? If so, this is where you need to go. There’s Basic … Read More...
Colour de Verre Glass Jewelry Components
I got some fabulous molds from Colour de Verre and made some even more fabulous component parts for jewelry. What I love about the molds are how easy they are to use and the pendants and rings and geometric shapes … Read More...
Homemade Chalk Paint Nightstand Makeover
I love furniture makeovers and they are definitely all the rage right now. Chalk paint is pretty darn popular too. Vanessa mixed up some of her own and took this retro nightstand and made it chic and trendy. Check it … Read More...
Veggie Flower Bouquet
How lovely and healthy… I can see this as a pretty, edible addition to a snack table at a party. Make a bouquet of veggie flowers HERE at Disney Junior.
Hand-Drawn Party Placemats
In case your party guests are easily confused, or if you’re short of table linens, just line the tables with paper and draw your own placemats! Such a unique idea. Find it HERE at Donna Hay.
Video tutorial: Check and correct the fit of a collar stand to avoid puckers
If you find that your handmade buttondown shirts have a little pucker at the top of the button placket, then check out this video by Emily Tao. She explains two reasons for this pucker – the collar stand being … Read More...
Freebie: Duck Digi
Pink Cat Studio has a cute free digital stamp to download of a pie baking duck.. quack, quack 🙂
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Cupcake Liner Mason Jar Tops
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}
Penny Covered Eat Sign
Here’s a fun and different way to dress up a set of letters, cover them with pennies! Inspired by the growing number of penny projects popping up on Pinterest, this Eat Sign was born. You can see it over at … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Handsewn leather gloves from a vintage pattern
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams just finished making a pair of handsewn leather gloves using a vintage 1950’s pattern. She’s got photos and a project description on her blog. Go there now to see more pictures and read about … Read More...
Free pattern: Shirred pocket skirt, now in toddler and girls sizes
Last summer, Jessica from Running With Scissors shared a tutorial on her blog for making a shirred pocket skirt. The dimensions and the pocket pattern were for an adult sized skirt. This has such a popular pattern that she … Read More...
How to make recycled magazine folded heart wall decor
This darling project is posted over a the blog Style by Eva Diva. See how to make recycled magazine folded heart wall decor over at this post.
PVS Pipe Bud Vase
Oh I love these bud vases made from recycled PVC pipe and photographs! What an ideal gift for mom or just any time of the year. A fabulous conversation piece too. Get the how to over at Mod Podge Rocks! … Read More...
Green Crafting Twitter Party Today!
If you’re reading this in the newsletter then it’s already tomorrow and I’m sorry! However, if you are reading this on the site then there’s still time! Today, April 24th, at 3:00 PM EST there’s a twitter party hosted by … Read More...