This goldwork beetle with sheer wings absolutely takes my breath away. Go to the blog of his creator, Arlene White, to see him from every angle.
Tutorial: Leather and gold purse
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this stunning bag. It’s made of leather painted with a smattering of gold triangles. The look is high fashion, but it’s a project … Read More...
Singer 160 with vintage styling, now available at JoAnn Fabrics
Oooh, oooh, I’ve got some sewing machine news for you! The Singer 160 is now available in JoAnn Fabric stores. The Singer 160 is a limited edition machine, created to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines. The Singer … Read More...
Notos – New glass from Double Helix
I love Double Helix glass! I sell quite a bit of the beads I make with their glass so I’m always thrilled when they get a new color. This one is called Notos. They’re describing it as super luster with … Read More...
Easy piecing | Natural Essex Linen
Kati of From the Blue Chair used some of this fabric, shown, in a quilt block here saying she loves it. Thankfully she shared the name of it in her post – Natural Essex Linen by Robert Kaufman. I suspect … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s bubble romper
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble romper for baby. It’s a sleeveless romper with long legs – perfect for spring and summer weather! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Wheel block
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this 12.5″ quilt block on her blog. I love the gray background with all that color. In the same post, she also shows this block in a mini quilt (four … Read More...
Easter Pattern: Felt bunny tutorial & pattern
VFG OF “Purple petunia” has the cutest sitting bunny pattern and tutorial for us this Easter. It is a charming bunny made of felt and I love it. Go over to “Purple petunia” for this felt bunny tutorial
Tutorial: Free motion quilt Baptist Fans
After ripping out all the quilting on her Star Crossed Stitch quilt, shown here, Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy tried the curvaceous Baptist Fans design. And though she admits it’s not the easiest stitching she’s ever attempted on a … Read More...
Fashion-Inspired Treats
Naturally entitled “Project Yumway.” Find a roundup of recipes inspired by the fashion trends for Fall 2012 HERE at babble, including homemade fruit leather (I guess leather is big this Fall? Definitely not my area of expertise, though I … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Flower with Punches
Join Kristina Werner on her blog for a fun video for turning heart punches into a pretty flower embellishment.
-Heather
Vintage Vinyl Wedding Details
Adding a bit of retro flair to your wedding is easy with vintage vinyl albums! From record sleeve invitations like those shown above, to table numbers, cake displays, and more, Intimate Weddings shares a playlist of ways to creatively include … Read More...
Potato City
A city made of potatoes and this photo doesn’t even do the detail justice. Find the whole spread of photos HERE, from artist Peter Root. Spotted on Foodiggity.
{Chevron Love} Amanda’s Bridal Shower
So many details to love in this chic bridal shower featured at One Lovely Day! Chevrons paired with a navy and yellow color palette create a modern, sophisticated theme filled with custom touches. Read all about it here: Chevron … Read More...
Carrot Shaped Veggie Pizzas
Vegetable shapes made with vegetables because you can never have too many vegetables. Loving this carrot-shaped veggie pizza for an “Easter’s almost here” snack. Learn to make it HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Spring Square Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Agi shares another awesome free chart, this time for a spring-themed square. Check out her blog to see a stitched model of the pattern and get the free chart.
Beautiful Flower Bouquet
Woodgrain Candle Embellishment
Aren’t these darling? I just came across these to-die-for candles at The Divine Minimalist. Using woodgrain contact paper, an x-acto knife, and some store-bought candles. The bird silhouette and chevron background pattern in the photo above are just adorable. … Read More...
How to make a recycled leather and denim flower cuff
These are so awesome! I have a nice little stash of leather from clothes and a purse factory and I will so so be getting out my Sizzix die cutting machine to be making some of these Recycled leather and … Read More...
April Fools Day Bucket of “Fried Chicken”
Doesn’t this look scarily, eerily, crazily like real fried chicken, corn and baked beans? See what it really is HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.