Sugar scrub is a great way to slough away dead skin. It has it’s pros & cons I hate it when you are ( thanks for the grammar correction Julie) in the shower and as you are scooping it out … Read More...
Fabulous Stop-Motion Video of a Fall Cake Tree How-to
Please, please check out this stop-motion video of this Fall cupcake tree from Tiger in a Jar. Not only is it beautifully made, but you actually learn how to craft your own. {spotted on the kitchn}
Tutorial: Ruffled wrap skirt
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to create this fabulous little skirt. The wrap and gathers at the waist create interesting lines of ruffles. And because the fabric is already covered with … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY eye patch for “lazy eye”
Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision. But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky baby blanket with satin ruffle
Is there anything softer to wrap a baby up in than a minky blanket? Sew4Home shows how to make one. And if the soft minky wasn’t luxurious enough, it’s edged with a satin ruffle. Get the tutorial.
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Recycled Ribbon Holder
Take an empty oatmeal container and turn it into ribbon storage! Yay! i am totally doing this 🙂 Check it out on Scrapbooks Etc. — Pretty Scrap Storage: Recycled Ribbon Holder.
Baby Carriage
Photo Christmas Ornament
Ooooooo. Now I really like this, what a fabulous gift idea. I’d probably be selfish though and keep it for myself. Get the tutorial for this awesome ornament at Scrapper Girl — A photo Christmas ornament!.
Cool idea for making furniture out of reclaimed cabinetry
Tristan has come up with a cool way of making recycled furniture that he describes as looking like layers in the ground. Check out more photos and ideas at his blog Tristan Titeux’s Eco Furniture Choices.
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Stitchable pendants!
Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More...
Shimmering Star
A beautiful mystery
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.
Joyful Pillows felt appliqué instructions
Pickup some inexpensive pillows for the holidays or update ones you already own and make some felt appliqué letters to spell out the word ‘JOY” or any word that you would like. You can use colors you like and just … Read More...
Wrap your words in wool
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red borrowed an awesome idea from bloesom kids to create a yarn-wrapped nameplate for her daughter’s room. Beautiful! And, oh, the possibilities. Go to the bloesom post or Astrid’s post to find out how it’s … Read More...
Thanks Frame
Here’s a fun way to create a lasting memory and display something personal for Thanksgiving. You can see this at — Burton Avenue: A Creative Thank You.
Lookie what she made: Jelly Roll Floor Cushion with adaptations
Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)Floor Cushion that she made. She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way. Among the changes are the bottom … Read More...
Doodle while you stitch
Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.
Sewing Pattern :Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby. Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps. And unlike … Read More...
Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little boy’s vest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her “Vest of Friends” vest. She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest. Cute!! Get the tute.
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A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.