One of our favorite crafters Rachel from “Lines Across” has this stunning Spring Felt Flower Centerpiece for us. Rachel is so generous with the world via the Internet by coming up with these amazing ideas and allowing us to … Read More...
Faux Finish Alabaster Eggs
Colleen will show you how she created this faux finish to come up with these lovely Alabaster Eggs. Inspired by William’s Sonoma, these are definitely a pretty knock off! Check them out at Mural Maker and More: Faux (paw) Finish … Read More...
Bunny Napkin Folding
Need a last minute idea for adding a little fun and jazz to the Easter table? The folks at Chinet have a great video and printable step by step tutorial to show you how to make these super cute folded … Read More...
Technique: Using Bleach on Your Cards
Leslie at Blockheads shares a really cool technique for coloring on dark cardstock. She uses bleach to remove the dark background leaving a nice blank area to then add her coloring.
-Heather
Inspiration: Plays with Needles
Whether or not you’ve been watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s latest crazy quilt, January, you will adore her photo essay of the finished work. Her writing is as evocative as her stitching. Her photography is perfection. Her artistry … Read More...
Inspiration: Pinta Ribbon Embroidery Tutotorial
Tiny, simple, and perfect. Pinta creates a nosegay of roses with just a few clever stitches of silk ribbon. Genius. See more views at her blog post.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding … Read More...
Inspiration: Masha N
Masha N of Russia has turned out another block for CQ Journal Project 2012 with unique character and mood. A model of composition, it projects a definite folk-art aesthetic. Well done! Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
DIY Painted Belts (and a behind the video look!)
In my neck of the woods, spring’s been a little hesitant this year. So, in order to hurry it along, I’ve been sprucing up my wardrobe with fun bright colors and new spring prints. Which is probably why I flipped … Read More...
Inspiration: Ella’s Craft Creations
I am sockless. My footcoverings were totally knocked off by Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations, who interpreted a recent TAST Challenge, satin stitch, on evenweave fabric. A brilliant improvisation and a perfect way to use up odds and ends … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
Are you as enthralled as I am by this new spring-inspired felted and embroidered work by Michala Gyetvai of Kayla Coo? If so, then you’ll be completely knocked out when you find out the scale of the piece. Go to … Read More...
Inspiration: And Sew It Goes
This quilt by Terry of And Sew It Goes–first it made my jaw drop; then it made me itch to run to my studio and applique and embroider like crazy. The 15″ x 35″ fire quilt is an entry for … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Eep! The Lone Beader interprets the corded poodle in beads! Go to her post for a photo you can click to enlarge. And don’t miss the link to her Easter Etsy sale–it’s good all weekend.
Faux Milk Glass Eggs
Here’s a fun idea for turning wooden eggs into milk glass look alikes! A fun way to decorate for Easter. Get the tutorial for these faux milk glass eggs at Just Crafty Enough Project – Faux Milk Glass Eggs.
Scented Paper Tape
Jenny found some scented drawer liner paper and used her creative imagination to transform it into scented washi tape. Fun! Here’s the scoop and how she used it — How-to: Make Scented Paper Tape/Washi Tape Using Drawer Liner Paper | … Read More...
Cheesecake “Carrots” for Easter
There’s still time for a super cool Easter dessert! Make insta-carrots by slicing an orange cheesecake and adding some edible grass. Find the recipe HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Save an Egg – Decorate a Carrot
Victorian Egg Place Cards
I’m not sure whether Carolyn intended these beautiful place cards to have a Victorian look to them, but they do. And they are just lovely! She’s been taking special care as she’s been using eggs in the kitchen, cracking them … Read More...
Easter Chick Wreath
Sometimes a post just makes you smile. This was one of those moments for me. We’ve seen lots of pretty wreaths filled with flowers, herbs, twigs and berries. We’ve seen lots of fun wreaths made from colored beans, marshmallows and … Read More...
Two Swallows Cross Stitch Pattern
Easter Bunny Roundup
Just in time for Easter, a round up of bunny patterns for you from BD Couture. Bunnies galore! Get the free charts.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts? Check these out on Etsy.