Leigh’s Paper Creations shares a cute free turkey digi stamp, click here to download.
-Heather
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Monogrammed Woolens hats and mittens
My friend has just started doing this on her felted slippers and the results are amazing. Start with clean 100 percent woolen accessories. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions, your options with this technique are endless. Dress up … Read More...
Lessons learned and beautiful results
Calamity Kim has been experimenting with creating wet-felted vessels and embellishing them with beading and embroidery. Learn from the lessons she shares and enjoy her abundant photos. Go to Kim’s blog post.
Olisa studies Bascom
You’ll enjoy Olisa Corcoran‘s analysis of this well-known work by our beloved Bascom Hogue, Two Satyrs. Go to her blog post.
Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas
We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More...
Pretzel Eiffel Tower
Why is this so awesome? Maybe it’s the height to thinness of the pretzels ratio. Find The Pretzel Eiffel Tower HERE at Make the Best of Everything!. And extra bonus points for referring to the ice cream sundae Eiffel … Read More...
What is thin, stitchable, and hygienic?
Heidi of Embellished Dreams created this gorgeous flower brooch from an unusual fabric: baby wipes. She says, “After the baby wipe is dry it looks and feels like a very thin felt.” Imagine the implications for surface embroidery and other … Read More...
Needle Work Inspiration: Ro Bruhn
Ro Bruhn‘s handmade journals are incredibly beautiful inside and out. Touchable. Inviting. Desirable. This particular journal already is sold; but you can watch her develop new journals on her blog and purchase them from her Etsy shop.
Ro … Read More...
Polymer Clay Poppy
Here’s a lovely polymer clay poppy for Remembrance Day (Veteran’s Day in the US). The poppy is made by the immensely talented Elizabeth Bonura.
Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
-Heather
Tutorial: Two methods for mending jeans
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows two ways that you can mend a hole in a pair of jeans. One method uses a patch underneath, and the other uses a decorative patch on the top. The tutorial is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Ruffles Dress for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created her Upcycled Ruffles Dress. The fabric to create this cute dress comes from unwanted clothing. The dress was part of her entry into the Upcycled Challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read More...
Muppets. Sigh. Muppets. And Cake Pops.
There is a man in my life who has great meaning. He’s kind, giving, brilliant and creative. I adore him. (Oh, geez, forgot about my husband. OK, two men.) His name? Jim Henson. You say “The Muppets” or “Fraggle Rock” … Read More...
Tiny stitches to wear
I heart these little embroidered house brooches by LiliPopo. The tiny fabric bits, simple stitches, and vibrant colors–perfect wee compositions to wear on your purse or lapel. See more at her blog post.
Ed note: LiliPopo neither requested … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a striped cardigan from a crewneck sweater
Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to remake a solid crewneck sweater into a striped cardigan. You can’t see it in this photo, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish bag from faux leather
If you’re looking to craft a stylish and versatile accessory, the “Trendy Faux Leather Handbag” tutorial from Sew4Home is a fantastic guide. This project combines elegance with practicality, resulting in a handbag that’s perfect for both daily use and special … Read More...
DIY Wedding Chalkboard
Christina at Intimate Weddings shares how to turn an old framed painting into a versatile chalkboard for the wedding day and beyond! Click this link for a tutorial and more photos.
Donut Cake Pops
I’ve posted on plenty of cake pops. And I’ve posted on plenty of donut pops. But I don’t think I’ve ever posted on a cake pop made to look like a donut pop. What else is left in the world … Read More...
Tutorial: Beginner’s Baby Dress with Puff Sleeves
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making their Beginner’s Baby Dress with Puff Sleeves. The simple jersey knit dress has a puff sleeves and a skirt gathered on to a loose-fitting bodice. You can keep the dress … Read More...