If you’re interested in purchasing some alcohol markers but you’re not sure which ones will meet your needs, this comparison guide by Susan Mintmire at Paper Crafter’s Corner might help. The guide compares several brands of alcohol inks based on … Read More...
More April Fool’s Day Food
But wait, there’s more April Fool’s Day foods coming your way! Every day before the 1st, Dash is posting a tricky food recipe. Find the line-up HERE. Shown is Faux toast from yesterday.
April Fool’s Day Food Jokes
Looks like chicken cashew stir-fry, tastes like candy and fruit. Find a roundup of silly food ideas for April Fool’s Day HERE at Family Fun.
Easter Pops from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe
Loving all the Easter fun on sticks over at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. First up, these marshmallow Easter bunny pops are even holding little jelly beans. Find the how-tos HERE.
These Easter basket pops are made from Tootsie Rolls … Read More...
Special Deal at Log Your Memory
Log Your Memory is offering a special deal on a bundle of their digital scrapbooking products. You can purchase this large bundle which woud normally retail for $166.45 at the low price of $49.99. This deal is for a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Lovely
Mark Your Garden
On with the garden theme – one of my favourites, CraftyGoat, has a tutorial for plant markers. I made a few of my own version to use in my container garden.
Do you know a little gardener? Check out these … Read More...
Musicians in effigy
Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations has immortalized Beethoven (as depicted in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure) and Mozart (as portrayed in Amadeus) in felt! Tiny, adorable. Want! See more views at the blog post.
Canned brooches
Kristen Doran claims that, when she showed up at a craft market last year with her embroidered laser-cut wood brooches, it seemed as if half of the other artists also were offering laser-cut wood brooches. So she decided not to … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic bead embroidery
Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is adding bead embroidery to her already-over-the-top adorable custom Blythe doll dresses. And what’s more, she’s sharing the know-how with us. If you’ve never tried your hand at bead embroidery, follow Aimee’s tutorial to … Read More...
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a rug
Primitives by the Light of the Moon shows us her excellent technique for binding a hand-hooked rug. The result is a finish that merges with and perfects the needlework. Beautiful. Go to her tutorial.
Mapping out stitches
I am crazy for this work in progress by Marta Brysha of Silk and Color. It’s gorgeously textural–a thing of beauty even if you know nothing of the backstory. But consider this: She says,
… Read More...My source image is a satellite
What’s Susan doing?
What has Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) been doing with her artist residency in Key West? Among other things, she’s been developing twelve new works in her faux stained-glass windows series. Twelve! She says, ” Generally, I do work on … Read More...
BubamaKa = Ladybugs
Even rRradionica‘s most elegant fiber-art necklaces always incorporate an element of whimsy. And this new cheerful, bright series uses adorable focals that make them perfect for the young person or ladybug lover on your gift list. See more views … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing Subway Art
I know this sewing space subway art printable has been out awhile, but it bears repeating. Print this baby out, frame it and you have a gift. Get it at the The Secret Stitch.
Bucket O’ Bunnies for Easter
I’m of the opinion everyone needs a bucket o’ bunnies, regardless of whether you celebrate Easter. Yes, these Easter peeps would bring quite the cheer to anyone’s day, cuz … Read More...
April Fool’s Day Silly Disguise Cookie Pops
When I spotted the teaser for these April Fool’s Day cookie pops earlier today, first I giggled, then I thought “I just adore Sue” from Munchkin Munchies. Cookie pops that also disguise? Crazy clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Munchkin … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More...
Tutorial: Four squares of fabric make a top
Jamie from Jamie Christina Designs and Pretty Ditty shows how to make this breezy swingy summer top. The shape looks like it would be difficult to draft, but it’s actually just four squares of fabric. The angled pieces look really … Read More...