I just came across this idea by Marcy Penner for a DIY Project Life that she started in January 2011. This is definitely an approach that I can get behind! Click here to find out more.
Technique: Colored Paper Piecing
I love using patterned papers for paper piecing my stamped images, it can add a lot of texture and color but sometimes it’s not quite enough. Beth over at Sunflowers and Dragonflies adds color to her pattern paper pieces for … Read More...
Tatting Tutorial – Flowers and plowshares
Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) was inspired by a scripture to create this stunning tatted necklace. Find out more from her blog post.
Make a Year in Review Page
Kim from A Real-Life Housewife shares this idea for making a page to quickly review the year. She created the page using My memories Software Suite. She is also offering a discount code for 10% off the purchase price of … Read More...
So Easy, So Cool Way To Warm Your Ears
This is about the easiest design I’ve ever seen – and so incredibly innovative! I am a dedicated walker. I walk outside in all kinds of weather (except ice) and detest hats. This headband is the absolute perfect design for … Read More...
Iron On Glitter Snowman Shirt
Christmas has passed but winter hasn’t. Here’s a really fun shirt I made using some iron on glitter sheets you are going to want to get your hands on! I’ll show you how I did it here — Iron On … Read More...
Leap Year Frog Cookies
Is it Leap Year again already? It seems like we have leap years way more than every 4 years. Or maybe I’m just getting old faster. Make these adorable, super easy frogs from store-bought cookies HERE at the Celebration Shoppe … Read More...
How The Lone Beader does it
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...