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Strawberry and Marshmallow-Filled Chocolate Hearts
Wanna know what’s in these glittery, chocolatey hearts? Strawberries and marshmallows (I do realize that you may have read this in the title). Yes, all that in a little chocolate heart. Isn’t this so very Valentinesy? Learn to make them … Read More...
Bunting by Yeti
Don’t be misled. Yetis aren’t fierce, scary creatures. They’re friendly biggo crafters. Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities proves it with this adorable portrait! See more views at her blog post.
Steampunk style knife and key photo hanger
See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took … Read More...
Uncommon lace from a common notion
Gerry of Older Rose stumbled across this bit of handmade antique lace at a California flea market. It’s composed from a notion most of us keep in our stashes. Can’t guess what it is? Go to Gerry’s post to find … Read More...
Amazing Fairy Tale Cookies
As one with a thing for children’s literature (as in, wrote graduate school papers on Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter and even wrote a children’s novel which will never be published), I swoon when edible crafts and children’s literature … Read More...
An artist in residence
Veronica Fuentes of Whimsiology got a coveted residency at the Textile Arts Center in New York City. Her experience is just beginning as she moves into this studio space, hers for the next six months. See her first post about … Read More...
Pattern: Exotic Peacock wall hanging
This peacock is soaring. Maker Scarlett Rose, used bias tape and fabric applique to create this wall hanging. Her Exotic Peacock pattern is available to buy as a print pattern or ePattern. $9.00 USD. Go HERE for more information… Read More...
Darling birds made from tiny scraps of fabric and more!
Over at Mel Designs she posted a great tutorial on how to make these recycled scrap paper sewn birds and in her never ending quest to keep all those left over scraps organized for her next fabulous scrap project she … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched heart bookmark
Allison of Little Lovelies guests posts a tutorial on 30 Days blog for making a sweet treat to add to your valentine cards: a tiny embroidered-felt heart bookmark. Quick, easy, and handy. See her tute.
Tutorial: Little girl’s flapper-inspired dress with handkerchief skirt
Melissa from Melly Sews created this fabulous flapper-inspired Pintucked Poppies dress for her little girl. The dress is assembled like a basic t-shirt dress, but she shares a tutorial showing how she created the pintucked bodice and the layered handkerchief … Read More...
Project: Gnome Punch Card
How cute and clever is this Travelocity Gnome card?! Lisa Young from Add Ink and Stamp shows how she used different punches to make this adorable card. Click here for her detailed step by step instructions.
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Tutorial: Gathered fabric carnation blossom
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to gather a strip of fabric or ribbon into a pretty carnation blossom. You can use any type of fabric, but the chiffon that she used creates sheer layers with a hint of … Read More...
Video tutorial: Embroidered hem
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has posted a new video showing how to embroider the hem of a knit skirt. See her tute.
Tutorial: Throw pillow with lattice embellishment
Aimee from Twigg Studios shows how to make this textured throw pillow with a lattice design stitched on the front. The surface embellishment is inspired by a similar pillow from West Elm. You can create the surface design by stitching … Read More...
Article | 5 Simple Photography Tips
Rachel at Pointless Pretty Things shares five tips for improving your photography. These are all things that she has picked up in her photography journey. Click here to go to the article.
Tutorial: Cardboard bobbin organizer for a drawer
Anita from Cardboard is Free! shows how she used the humble material to make a bobbin organizer. The cardboard base sits in the bottom of the drawer, and small wood pegs keep the bobbins from rolling around. Genius!! Because cardboard … Read More...
Win buttons by Karen Ruane
You could win two handmade buttons embroidered by Karen Ruane! And you get to choose the color and style of embellishment. Go comment on her blog post to enter. Her post doesn’t mention a deadline, so you’d better … Read More...
Tutorial | Valentine Card With Treat
The Scrappy Canuck came up with this adorable penguin card that holds a surprise treat for the recipient. She made the penguin out of basic shapes, and shares for tutorial for making the slider element containing the candy. Click here… Read More...