The Lone Beader gives us a little insight into her process by describing the general steps she followed to create this awesome husky brooch. See her blog post.
Freebie | Printable Year End Questionnaire
You can download this Time Capsule Questionnaire from Today’s Mama to capture your children’s likes and dislikes at this moment. Do this every year and make a continual album! Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Beautiful Girl
Brand New – (To Me) Machine Knitting/Serial Killer Novels….
A series of 6 novels, this machine knitter is also a serial killer. I can’t tell you much about it, because, as I said, I’ve just learned about this.
You can get your over at Smashwords, HERE
I’ll be back, … Read More...
Fresh Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe
Classes in January have been listed for Bullseye Santa Fe’s Resource Center. There’s basic kiln forming, casting and Painting with Glass. Al fabulous classes that will truly expand your glass skills. They also offer open studio time if you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Long sleeved tee to a one shouldered ruffle shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to turn an every day long-sleeved tee into a cute top you could wear for a night out on the town. She removes one of the two sleeves, turning into a one shoulder … Read More...
Recycled Steel Lanterns
I found these charming and rustic holiday lanterns at The Steel Fork. They’re handmade with recycled machinery steel, so no two are exactly alike.
They’re apparently for indoors or outdoors, although they wouldn’t last without a sturdy sort of glass … Read More...
Upcycled soda can jewelry
Check out this marvelous tutorial at favecrafts from Eileen Hull for upcycling soda cans using a butterfly die and alcohol ink.
Tiny Dishes
Here’s a simple tutorial that makes little trinket bowls – you could make quite a subtle, stylish little dish with this set up.
Stay Warm With This Thrummed Outer Vest!
By Lisa Ellis Designs.
Work up this vest in a weekend, it’s so quick and easy. Pattern includes 2 different collar options, 2 different lengths and options to thrum on one or both sides. Pattern also includes instructional You Tube … Read More...
Congratulations to……
Jane S!! You’re the winner of Knit Picks Harmony Dream Needles. (they don’t call them “dream” that’s totally me!)
I’ve sent you an email.
Another giveaway coming up shortly, stay tuned!
Read all about it: Practicing basic stitches on your new sewing machine
Did Santa bring you a shiny new sewing machine for Christmas? If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, your first few seams may not be all straight and pretty. Don’t worry – Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read More...
Needle felted scarf Free Pattern
What a lovely striped scarf that is knitted and then felted. You can use your fashion colors to create this scarf. The pattern is on the “Needle Felting Blog, Needle felting for the rest of us”! This pattern is by … Read More...
How make a fun clothesline style photo display from a recycled frame
We all have lots of photo we love to display (maybe some some special Christmas gift opening ones?). Check out this cute way to display a collection of photos that can be rearranged and swapped out as new ones get … Read More...
Edible New Year’s Eve Party Horns
Edible New Year’s perfection: Make sparkly, colorful party horn treats from chocolate, ice cream cones and sprinkles HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Project: Standing Stamped Canvas
By combining stamps, paper and trims onto a canvas and adding spool “legs”, Shelley, for Maya Roa, has created a gorgeous home decor project. Find more details here on their blog.
-Heather
Super Cool Champagne JellO Shots
Remember this champagne JellO ? Forget those (with no offense to Family Fun, of course, but because I’m not even sure that JellO is still available anymore). Here’s something way, way better: Champagne JellO shots with real champagne, the … Read More...
Rainbow “Jewel” JellO Cake
Made for St. Basil’s feast day on January 2, check out this cake full of “jewels.” A yummy rainbow of gorgeousness for the rest of year, too! Find the how-tos HERE at Catholic Icing.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check … Read More...
New Year’s Quesadillas
Letting kids celebrate the late hour at lunchtime… make clock quesadillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Mix-and-Match Rocky Road
Who says you have to be limited by what’s supposed to be in rocky road? Make your own. Love the pink in these, very neapolitanesque. Find the recipe HERE at One Handed Cooks.