Not sure about the rest of you but this has been one seriously dry winter…who knew that snow actually helped moisturise things? So when I came across One Good Thing‘s lovely tutorial for making your own body butter, well, … Read More...
Freebie: Downton Abby Paper Dolls
Ever since the first episode aired on PBC last year I’ve been hooked on Downton Abby! It was a painful wait in between seasons one and two and it’s going to be just as hard waiting for season three. But … Read More...
Kiwi Pops
I swear I’ve posted on these before, but I couldn’t find them in my thousands of posts. But what an easy, sweet way to get some fruit. Make chocolate kiwi pops HERE at ShowFood Chef.
Giveaway: Stabilizer bonanza
Sara of Sew Sweetness is having an epic giveaway: the five packages of Pellon embroidery stabilizers shown here. Wow! Go to Sara’s blog post to enter before February 24.
Newbie: Claire Thomas
These awesome throw pillows are the work of newbie stitcher Claire Thomas. She says, “I haven’t really embroidered much before, and once again instead of learning the ‘proper’ technique I jumped in and decided to create some cushions on … Read More...
Inspiration: Jen Mullen
Jen Mullen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls creates, among other things, lovely prayer flags by hand-embroidering her eco-dyed fabrics. In case you’re not familiar with prayer flags, the blog of the Prayer Flag Project says,
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Tutorial: Adding embroidered slips
Emily of The Floss Box shows us how to create dimension in an embroidered work by adding stuffed embroidered slips, such as the bird shown above. This is a basic stumpwork technique that even a beginner can manage. And just … Read More...
Hearts are Always In Style
Drum Cross Stitch Chart
Country Tulip Cross Stitch Chart
DIY Travel-Themed Photo Booth
This travel- themed photo booth in a suitcase is such an ingenious idea! Talented husband and wife team, Nick and Aleah Valley, share all the details at Valley & Co to help you make your own. Perfect for a travel-themed … Read More...
Mini Cake Pop Molds
I can’t even fathom what it must feel like to be bakerella and have had such an impact on the world. To have spawned an entire industry? Such a stunning achievement. I mean there are whole machines that make cake … Read More...
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Oh, hello there Mr. Easter Bunny cupcake topper. What? You’re made of donuts? Even sweeter. Find the step-by-steps to make Easter Bunny cupcakes HERE at Shindig Parties To Go. And look at this other Easter cuteness I spotted. Find … Read More...
Golda, the winner of the Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Golda, the winner of the Spellbinders Grand Calibur was sweet enough to make up this darling card with her new Spellbinders Grand Calibur and one of the sets, the Classic Triple Scallop. I am so thrilled that Golda took the … Read More...
Optical Illusion Hand Art
Want to pull out an awesome trick on the next rainy or snowy day inside? Try out this awesome little optical illusion handprint! You can see all the examples over at The Forest Room. Her tutorial for the how … Read More...
Put your Kids inside their Soap Dispenser!
I found something similar to this on Pinterest, but I couldn’t find the original link to the photo below. So if anyone knows the original link, please let me know, I’d love to give proper credit here. After … Read More...
Easter Thumbprint Art for Kids
This craft is the perfect craft to begin your Easter season with your children. They will love watching these cute little bunnies form right from their thumb and fingerprints! You can find the tutorial over at Lovely Living/ Super Organiser … Read More...
Tutorial: Stand-alone Peter Pan collar
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a stand-alone Peter Pan collar. It ties around the neck rather than being attached to the garment, so one day you can add or … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Aladdin bubble pants
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of bubble pants (think Aladdin) for little girls. These pants are sooo cute! I am especially loving the asymmetrical waistband, tied on one … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen the hems of a t-shirt
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Tailer It To Fit February series with a tutorial showing how to add a bit of extra length to the hems of a t-shirt. You’ll be adding in extra fabric. You can … Read More...