Farah of Craft A World shares how she made this tray mat (aka mug rug) on her blog. She explains she embroidered the cupcake and cherries using a stem stitch, then edged it with patchwork. It’s sweet and sophisticated, love … Read More...
Ampersand Food
This just makes perfect sense: Foods that go together shaped into ampersands. Of course. From Dan Beckemeyer, find such combos as peanut butter & jelly, burger & fries, bacon & eggs, and pizza & beer HERE. (spotted … Read More...
Strawberry Ladybugs – Fun Kids Food Ideas
Looking for a fun and edible way to celebrate ladybugs? Check out these Ladybugs You Can Eat from Ranger Rick! These adorable, ladybug-inspired treats are perfect for kids who love to get creative … Read More...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled tank
Steph from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle tank. She starts with a girl’s plain tank and then adds the ruffle detail to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sushi roll chopstick holders
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make the cutest holders for your chopsticks. They’ve got a little sushi roll appliqued on the front of each one! Squeee! Get the tute.
[photo fron Heidi in Lederhosen]
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll
Kate from Centsational Girl shows how to make a roll-up organizer for make-up brushes. It has pockets to hold the various sizes of make-up brushes and rolls up for easy storage. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Centsational Girl]
Inspiration: Alice In Wonderland Stamped Assemblage
I adore all things Alice in Wonderland and this amazing tea-cup assemblage is just simply wonderful! This stamped mixed media piece from Vicki Chrisman just blows me away! Find more info and more pics over on her blog This Art … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Vintage trimmed onesies
Lookie at these vintage trimmed onesies by Autie from iCandy Handmade! She made them by stitching vintage trim around the neck of a plain white onesie. I love this idea!!! And because it doesn’t take much trim to go around … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Ocean Dreams
I just returned from a gorgeous week at the beach, so this ocean-inspired palette caught my eye immediately! I love the crispness of navy paired with white, and the aqua adds a soft, breezy feel exactly right for a seaside … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hammock for a small pet cage
Weeks from Craft Nectar recently got a rat as a small pet for her daughter, and she made a fleece hammock to hang in his cage. Brilliant!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would work with … Read More...
Giveaway | Fuji Instax 210 Camera
The folks at You Can’t be Serious and 365.Grateful have teamed up with Fuji to give away a Fuji Instax 210 camera and 38 packets of film! Just let them know what you are grateful for by April 29th to … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own Transparencies
Inspiration du Jour | Just be Myself
Just Be Myself by lilbluekitty
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[Sponsored Post] Get your own custom Rubber Stamps from rubberstamps.com
RubberStamps.com offers custom and personalized rubber stamps with free shipping. They have a huge section of pre-made stamps or you can choose to customize or you can start from scratch. They have all the type of stamps that you would … Read More...
Make a Glass Bottle Lamp – Instructables
Let’s wander over to Instructables for a How-to for a bottle lamp. Just got a bunch of bottles brought over to slump and I’m thinking that some of them might end up as lamps. And you get to use fire … Read More...
Need An Idea………
So, I have 2 skeins of this awesomeness coming to my door, and I need some help deciding what to do with it.
It is a fair trade/fair labor product from Turkey. 95% cotton and 5% real silver, the name … Read More...
Calligraphy Bible
Calligraphy Bible by Maryanne Grebstein
Is an in-depth look at the ancient art of calligraphy. It covers everything from the basic, like how to hold the pen, all the way down to the origins of calligraphy. Containing 10 different alphabets, … Read More...
Beam ‘N Read Lights – A Must Have For Your Knitting Bag!
What is a Beam ‘n Read Light?
If you are a knitter (and you are, if you’re reading this blog), you need this light.
Picture a small, yet powerful, easy to use, hands free light. Small enough to be portable … Read More...
Upcycled Garden Tote
Now that spring is here, soon you’ll be out in the garden, planting vegetables, herbs and flowers. That means that eventually those seedlings will be full fledged veggies ready for picking. You’ll need a tote. Something to carry your haul! … Read More...