I tend to think in beads and canes and of course… Valentine’s Day is coming up! I don’t have a tutorial for the cute ones above (or, an individual picture for the cane tutorial I’ll link you to) so I … Read More...
Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs Book Cover Revealed
Seems such a dramatic title for this post, but really, book covers revealed feel just that dramatic. Because while I can refrain from such assumptions metaphorically-speaking, I really do judge books by their cover. Much thought goes into designing a … Read More...
Guest Post: Rose Rimmed Pot
Ohhh isn’t this pretty?? I’m excited to introduce you to Vivienne from The V Spot, today’s guest poster. Vivienne’s blog is full of great ideas for the home, cooking tips and great projects! I’m dying to see how she made … Read More...
Lovable Felted Snowman DIY
Meg of “megacrafty” created this precious little snowman that would make a darling Valentine’s Gift with his little heart. Meg talks you through the procedure. This is not a tutorial although there are instructions. Visit Meg today and make your … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a blouse a low scooped back neckline
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion the neckline of a blouse to create a low scooped back. I love this look!! The scoop back adds just the right amount of sexy to a loose … Read More...
DIY Chocolate N Almond Oil Body Scrub – Valentines Day Gift Idea
Whether your lady is eating, drinking or smothering it on her body, chocolate is always a guaranteed hit come Valentines Day. How about a body scrub for something different. Like this homemade beauty treatment I found via SpaMagazine which combines … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a tag to a handmade garment to mark the back
Delia from Delia Creates with a tutorial shows how to make her Mommy Tags that she adds to the backs of all her handmade garments. The fabric tags help the wearer tell the front from the back. With edges serged … Read More...
26 Ways to Say Football, like With Pancakes
I joke often about my cluelessness (and total disinterest) when it comes to football, but I can appreciate the edible craftness of the sport. … Read More...
Freebie: Wheel Barrow Stamp
Cornish Heritage Farms stamps has re-opened. They are currently only carrying digital stamps but are planning add some rubber in the future. To get a taste of the digital stamps they carry you can download a free digital wheel borrow … Read More...
I thought it said “Staying Alive” – 3D printed Fisher-Price record-player disc
I love that this person used a 3D printer to make a record for their old fisher price music box record player. I just wish they had done Staying Alive instead of some song by a band I don’t know. … Read More...
Chinese Lantern Macarons
From the genius behind such macarons as the snowman cake, bunnies, pigs and doughnuts, comes these incredible Chinese lantern macarons. Find the recipe HERE at Raspberri Cupcakes.
Free calendar from rRradionica
You can have a 2012 calendar featuring photos of rRradionica‘s fabulous fiber-art necklaces. The PDF file is free. Just print, cut, and enjoy. Go to the blog post for the link.
Tutorial: Freezer-paper stencils
Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares her technique for making and using freezer-paper stencils. Imagine all the fiber art possibilities! See her tute.
Tutorial: Reusable lunch sack
Whip Up shows how you can make a fabric version of the classic paper bag lunch sack. It has the same shape as the paper sack, but the fabric version is washable and reusable. And made from a bright print, … Read More...
How to make a woven recycled straw heart
I love simple and easy folding projects especially when you can do them on the go with recycled materials. Such is the case with this folded drinking straw heart perfect for a Valentine accent. See the tutorial video post sent … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cuffed shorts
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of cuffed shorts. It’s just a few more steps to add the cuffs when you’re making a pair of shorts, but they’re a nice detail to finish off the … Read More...
Ombre Hearts
Sometimes simple is best and Allison has created a Valentine’s display with impact by varying the color of the hearts slightly. Recreate her look by following her instructions.
Looking for more Valentine’s Day Cross stitch patterns and charts? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric baskets trimmed with ric rac
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of nested fabric baskets trimmed with ric rac. They show them as a pretty way to package sweets for Valentines Day, but they’d be nice year round for any number of uses. Get … Read More...
Win Clover Wonder Clips
If you do needlework that requires binding, such as art quilts, don’t miss Joan‘s review of Clover’s Wonder Clips on Lazy Girl blog. And while you’re there, enter the drawing to win some clips! The contest ends January 27. … Read More...
Tutorial: Runway-inspired pants refashion
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add contrast inserts to the knees of a plain pair of pants. The look is inspired by high-end designer runway fashion. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]