I adore the colorful, bohemian flair of these flannel lanterns spotted at Green Wedding Shoes! These vibrant beauties were created by Free People who generously shared a video tutorial so you can make your own, and add some drama … Read More...
A dala horse for Christmas
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More...
It’s new: Shwin & Shwin sells patterns now
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes some seriously cute little girl clothes. I’ve linked to her tutorials more times than I can count. Now, she’s opened a shop and is selling her patterns. How awesome is that! The Claire top… Read More...
Vintage Can Centerpieces
Vintage tea tins and cans of all sorts add a graphic appeal and rustic charm to floral centerpieces! Glitter Weddings features inspiring photos of pretty posies arranged in a vareity of vintage cans. Click this link to see more.
Tutorial: Tubular bias tape
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique and button Christmas art
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an AccuQuilt … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set
?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions … Read More...
Convert a photo into an embroidery pattern
Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.
Tutorial: Wristlet keychain in less than an hour
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a pieced wristlet keychain. You can make one in less than hour, which makes this a great last minute gift. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Whimsical Mermaid]
Ice Crystal Candles
There are actually three separate tutorials on The Ivy Cottage Blog for some great holiday candles. These Ice Crystal Candles, Glitter Striped Candles and Tissue Paper Candles. Be sure to check them all out at The Ivy Cottage Blog: Three … Read More...
Fire Engine Cake and Hydrant Candy
I love this cake. I don’t ever envision my daughter finding a passion for fire trucks, so I might not ever get to try it, but this fire-y cake seems so do-able to recreate with frosting, yes? Wait, things get … Read More...
Celebrate with seasonal robots
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
Tutorial | Thanksgiving Place Card
Beth Watson takes you through the steps to make this turkey place card for Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a great project to make with older kids. Click here to go to the tutorial. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these … Read More...
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Pink Chocolate Chip Cookies
How utterly perfect are these pink chocolate chip cookies that were made for Breast Cancer Awareness last month? And already my mind is soaring beyond pink (though my little pink-loving princess would tell me unless rainbows are involved, there IS … Read More...
Another Tutorial From Soda Lime Times – Vine Cane
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Elvis Birdie quilt
Erin from Why Not Sew? made this Elvis mini quilt complete with blue suede shoes. So cute. Go here to read more.
Image credit: Why Not Sew?
Thanksgiving Candle Centerpiece Idea
This Thanksgiving candle centerpiece idea came from Good Housekeeping. You could use any shape, size or color of glass container and then fill it with nuts!
The white candles are quite elegant, but I might change it up with colored … Read More...
Book Page Bird Ornament
Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming shares how to make this lovely antique looking bird ornament using recycled book pages. A great idea for Christmas gifts! Recycled Book Page Bird Ornament {No.2}.
Butterfly Candy from Jolly Ranchers and Tootsie Rolls
More ways to recycle Halloween candy… gorgeous candy butterflies from Jolly Ranchers and Tootsie Rolls. Now I’ve done the melting-Jolly-Ranchers thing before. I stuck some on a baking tray, added a stick, and made slightly misshapen lollipops. Boooring. Nothing like … Read More...