Head over to the Fiskars website to find out how you can stitch up a firewood carrier out of fabric or faux leather. The carrier makes it easy to bring in the logs you’ll need to build a cozy winter … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky neck pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make a neck pillow out of a soft minky fabric. The pillow is shaped to help support your neck while reading or watching TV in bed. If you don’t have any minky fabric, they’d also be … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted knit scarf
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how you can make a quick and easy knotted knit scarf, no sewing required. It takes just 15 minutes to make one – perfect for last minute gifts! Get the how-to.
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Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Shots of Boston Cream Pie
Watch out, rest of dessert world. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is coming our way, infusing more than just JellO with liquor. They are now embarking on an Eat Your Drink™ campaign to turn cocktails into cake, ice cream, mousse… … Read More...
Attend HGA’s Convergence
Here’s some interesting news posted on the Textile Arts Center’s blog:
… Read More...The Handweaver’s Guild of America have issued a call for entries for their Convergence Conference in July of 2012 in Southern California.
Exhibit: July 18-21, 2012,
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.
Racaire goes steampunk
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.
Gift Wrap Idea | Toilet Paper Tubes
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can use toilet paper tubes for gift wrapping. This is a great solution for class treats. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Embroidered Mason Jar Toppers for Food Gifts
Just to make your homemade food gifts even mooooore crafty, embroider a mason jar topper. I love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Make and Takes (spotted on babble).
Tiny Trees And Pretty Jewelry – There’s Still Time!
These are the cutest little Christmas trees. Do you have a few minutes to make a last minute (really last minute!) gift or ornament? This would be perfect. Very charming!
Annemarie has written the pattern in English for us in … Read More...
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can … Read More...
The First Gingerbread People
Yes, it’s Adam and Eve as gingerbread people. With removable leaves (egads! Shield your child’s eyes.) Find them HERE at Cute Food for Kids. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Tutorial: Spacing lettering transfers
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.
Ornament Idea for Toddlers
Make your own chocolate Dungeons & Dragon dice
wow. make our own D & D dice. Sounds complicated but well worth it.
DIY Frosted Pink Tree Soap
Aren’t these just cute? want to learn to make some of these for yourself this christmas? OK soap makers to get started you will need
Supplies
Dimensional tree mold
15 drops of Tropical Red Colorant
1 pound of Shea Butter … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Will I Ever Be More Than?
All the Glass Tips You Need Over at Warm Glass!
This glass casting project I’ve been working on can be a pill sometimes. It’s a large piece, 26″ long and for me the holy grail is fingers and toes. You see it’s a diver. When he’s complete he’s stunning…even incomplete … Read More...
