Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a video by Anne Gomes demonstrating how to twist Japanese flat silk. Interesting technique! Go to Mary’s post.
Free pattern: Pretty princess
LiliPopo is sharing her pattern for this adorable little princess. If you’d like a copy, all you have to do is send her an email. See the details on her blog.
Wendy Newhofer – Glass Artist – Daily Art Muse
The artists that are profiled over at Daily Art Muse are always so interesting. And Wendy Newhofer’s work is more than interesting. It’s gorgeous. She’s a glass artist that utilizes metals between clear glass to achieve the beautiful colors and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Sequined dress out of a clearance top
Check out this sparkly top that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingfound on clearance. Would you believe that she was able to turn it into a smart little sequined dress? She did! And she posted pictures on her blog to … Read More...
Inspiration: Game pieces for geo-decor
Deborah of Kickcan and Conkers found these vintage items on Etsy, saying they would make great room decor. To me, they look like painted quilt blocks, but I admit to having a geometric outlook of the world. What’s your guess? … Read More...
Tutorial: Do try this face mask at home (alone!)
Ok, from the same fun practical blog that showed us how Purple Kool-Aid will brighten blonde hair comes a truly effective and simple face mask. Only it’s rather, um, shocking when you put it on — because the main ingredient … Read More...
Tutorial: Swoon Block from Charms
Candace of The Double Nickel Quilt Challenge shows how to make a Swoon block out of 5″ charm squares. Further she explains her newly discovered technique that eliminates many of the seams in this quilt block. Brilliant! Go HERE to … Read More...
Tip: Twine Storage
Baker’s Twine is still hot, hot and hot but it can be a little hard to store, it gets unwound and tangled easily. So here’s a fabulous storage idea from The Scrap Shoppe, cover a short Pringle can with … Read More...
Really, Really Fabulous St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Pot O’Gold Cupcakes
As far as St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes go, I kind of feel these beauts are sitting on a white stone pedestal awash in a ray of sunshine while heavenly music plays, yes? Make awesome rainbow pot o’ gold (with a … Read More...
Tutorial: quick and easy lip gloss
Sometimes you just need to make something that is practical, lovely and uncomplicated. Enter this easy DIY lip gloss tutorial from Beautylish. With just a handful of ingredients and very little time you’ll have a healthy chemical-free lip gloss. … Read More...
How To: Appliquéd Felt Succulent Sachet
Laura “Lupin” Howard of “bugs and Fishes” blogs out of England; and has been selling her work online as Lupin Handmade since 2007. She sells handmade felt brooches, flower headbands, animal masks and other fun stuff in her online shop … Read More...
Freebies from Cindy Mae Designs
Check out designer Cindy Mae Designs freebie page for some free designs for some more fun designs like this patriotic creation. While you are there click around the site to see some of her designs that are for sale too! … Read More...
Giveaway at Craftside of Westcott cutting tools and books
Want to get yourself in the running for lots of fabulous cutting tools from Westcott and Craftside books? Well then pop on over to Craftside!
Easter Chick
This free Easter pattern is a cutey. It’s a chick with an Easter egg banner that is so cute. Get the free chart.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts? Check these out on Etsy.
Homemade Lara Bars
Yep, another one to add to my “Must Make” recipe bookmarks… homemade Lara Bars. Fruits, nuts, and flaxseed, pure healthiness ground and packaged so nicely. Learn to make them HERE at The Pickled Herring.
Technique: Colored Pencils on Acetate
There’s a wonderful technique video from Cathy Andronicou over on the Penny Black blog. She shows how to stamp with white ink onto acetate (transparency) and then color over top with colored pencils . The results are just stunning! Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy St. Patrick’s Day fabric wreath
It may be nearly St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s still time to make a quick fabric wreath to hang on your door. Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shows how to do it. She uses scraps of several green fabric prints to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Kids’ Birthday Cards
The team at Eighteen25 is sharing a couple of printable images you can use for birthday cards for kids. They also show you how to jazz them up with inexpensive additions. Click here to go to the downloads.
Tutorial: Little Lunch Tote
Brandi from Crafty Girl Squared and JuBee’s Craft Box shows how you can make a small tote bag sized just right for carrying a lunch. The outside of the bag can be made from a fat quarter, plus scraps … Read More...
Video tutorial: Adjust a pattern to accommodate broader shoulders
Emily Tao is a professional pattern cutter, and she shares some of her drafting expertise in a series of video tutorials. After viewing just one of the videos, I am totally hooked! Watch her video on how to add width … Read More...