Last week, I posted about some hanging candle lanterns I found at MarthaStewart.com, and you guys let me know how much you liked the idea in the comments. The Offbeat Bride, an alternative wedding blog, has a DIY on … Read More...
Free charts for pendants
Amy of LucyKate Crafts has been cross-stitching on laser-cut discs. And she’s sharing her charts! Yea! Let’s all stitch up some awesome pendants! Get the fox pattern. And get the owl pattern.
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft continues to impress me with the precision and refinement of her stitching and the excellence of her photographs. She’s undertaken a bit of goldwork. Go to her blog post to see lots of gorgeous images.
I Sew want this print | Maia Ferrell
Maia Ferrell sells prints of her original artwork in her Etsy shop, like this one she calls Sew Your Own. So cute! Be sure and check out the Laundry Room and Bedroom prints, two others I would love to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chikankari
Even if you didn’t sign up on the official roster for the free chikankari class by Anita of Artisticfingers, you can still enjoy the lessons and follow along. Anita is posting each one on her blog! Go to the first … Read More...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner finally made something for herself–a Tiny House pincushion in an antique hair receiver. I adore that the glass pinheads form crops in the landscape. See more at Mimi’s Doll blog.
More Saturday Glass from Bullseye
The class I took recently from Roger Thomas had us making a landscape piece with birch trees in it. We used a streaky glass by Bullseye that is clear and black. It worked really well when backed with french vanilla. … Read More...
Free pattern: Bargello mini
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing the pattern for this pretty bargello square, called Hildegard. She says,
… Read More...Hildegard is the first of my mini Bargello patterns. They are sized and stitched to fit into Sudberry’s charming Mini
How to twist flat silk
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...