Taylored Expressions has a very helpful charts for those want to use Copic markers for coloring different hair colors and skin tones, there is even a blank sheet for practicing. Download them here. (note: you’ll need to “check out” … Read More...
Read all about it: Lessons learned while sewing a wedding dress
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing recently got married, and she made her own wedding dress. The pattern is the same one used to make her mother’s wedding dress years ago. In addition to showing some photos of both dresses, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to measure and draw scallops
I love the look of scallops, but my anal retentive self can’t stand it when the scallops aren’t sized right to fit perfectly. Measuring and drawing and redrawing is kind of a hassle, but Ruby Murray shows us an easy … Read More...
Metal Clay Bracelet with Hinges
Take a look at Vickie Hallmark’s tutorial for her hinged bracelet posted at Tonya Davidson’s Musing & Mullings. Tonya shares many more tutorials in her Master Muse Challenge series. Take a look!
Tutorial: Use a tea towel to make a toddler’s dress
Vanina from Mother Crafter shows how she created this dress for her young daughter out of an old romper and a vintage tea towel. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mother Crafter]
Tutorial: Three bunny softies and a bunny garland
The folks at Lark Crafts give us an early Easter treat with a handful of bunny tutorials – three bunny softies and a bunny garland. Included in the bunch is this sweet Bunny Pal softie, which can be found in … Read More...
How-To: Modular Felt coasters & Trivets
Jessica Jones is a graphic and textile designer and hosts “How About Orange”! Today she has two projects for us to try. One is a How-To: Modular Felt coaster and the other is a How-To: Modular Felt Trivet. She has … Read More...
Patchwork circle skirt thanks to Think Liz
If you haven’t made it to Think Liz, you must just to see her extensive list of free sewing patterns from across the blogosphere. She has them nicely organized under the following categories: Clothes, Accessories, Aprons, Bags & Purses, … Read More...
Free pattern: Pillowcase dress with a bow at the center front or back
Pillowcase dresses typically have a bow tied right at the soulder. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a little girl’s pillowcase dress with the bow smackdab in the center of the front. Or back. The dress can … Read More...
DIY: M&P Secret Message Soap (& Contest!)
Glittery soap with a secret surprise inside? These would be great little Easter treats for everyone, not just kids. Follow the step-by-step tutorial here from the Soap Queen and then don’t forget to enter the contest to win a “Soap” … Read More...
The Washington Post 2012 Peeps Show Results
It’s here. The Washington Post Peeps Show results are in! For those of you that have been reading this blog for years (um, all of you, I expect), you know I live in Washington DC and anxiously await the annual … Read More...
Bunny Love Sampler from Feathers in the Nest
Can you feel the bunny love? This free sample is just oozing with it. It’s from Feathers in the Nest and it is so cute you will want to kit it up and start stitching it right away! Get the … Read More...
Tea Lover
Are you a Tea Lover? Do you know one? Then this pattern is the perfect stitch for you. It’s a freebie from Kinkavel Krosses. Get the free chart.
Hmong Jacket Dress with Cross Stitch Details
Purchased from an indoor marketplace in St Paul, Minnesota, with a lot of shops run by Hmong-Americans, this jacket dress is a lovely example of Hmong stitchery. The red, purple, and orange panels down the center are cross stitch. Visit … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Bee Stamps
Scrap Happy Paper Crafter has a couple of cute bee related free digital stamps for download, find a beehive and bee with flower by click here.
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the … Read More...
Fuzzy Bunny Tail Cookie Pops
This one is from me. I was on the fence about these, mostly because it’s hard to tell they are supposed to be Easter bunny tails, and because they are sort of odd. But easy to make, so there you … Read More...
Easy Marshmallow Daisy Muffin Toppers
More easy peasy for you! Loving this quick and simple idea to make pretty daisy toppers for mini muffins: Lollipops and marshmallows. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Domestic Fits.
Easy Face Cupcake Topper
In five minutes or less! Sounds like an infomercial, but really, it looks pretty easy to personalize your cupcakes to your favorite star. Find the how-tos to craft fondant faces HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Marshmallow Bunnies and Rice Krispies Treats Carrots for Easter
Easter is so on its way. The blogs are awash with edible ideas! First, make Rice Krispies Treats carrots HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff. And then, I also couldn’t resist these adorable sugared marshmallow bunnies HERE.
Cinnamon Roll Easer Bunnies and Peeping Chick Pancakes
Easter is one of those holidays that brings joy, creativity, and delicious food into the spotlight. There’s something extra special about making treats that not only taste amazing but also put a … Read More...