I love using stamps for ideas other than what they were intended for, it helps you got a lot more mileage from your stamps to think outside the box. This cute snowman card from Shari Carroll for Hero Arts is … Read More...
Clothespin Drop Light
This beautiful (and quite fitting) light from Young House Love is so perfect for a laundry room! I love that it’s completely hand made and constructed from clothespins. See the complete tutorial here — 320 Pins | Young House Love… Read More...
Improvisational stitching
Phillipa of Stitching Always cleverly used up scraps of thread by creating this colorful, squeezable doll. She says,
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Tutorial: Picture frame pin cushions
These framed pin cushions totally rock. Beautiful and handy–perfect to set on the table beside your stitching chair. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make them. See her tute.
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Pattern and tutorial: Skull bookmarks
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern and brief instructions for creating these spooky bookmarks from scraps of felt and ribbon. Wouldn’t these make great additions to Halloween treat bags. See her tute.
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How to add some recycled bling to a pair of shoes
I am on a shoe “kick” or should I say you recycled crafters are! Check out the research and then how Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion posted an easy tutorial on how to dress up a pair of shoes … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery on knit
Suppose your nickname for your baby girl is monstruito (little monster). And suppose you want to embellish a cute little knit dress with a bit of stitching. What motif would you choose? A monstruito, of course! Alba of FestoTu shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Plant Pouches
Lark Crafts shares a tutorial for making hanging Felt Plant Pouches of recycled sweaters. They’re quick to make and can turn any fence or wall into a mini garden. The project is an excerpt from their book Stash Happy: Felt… Read More...
Spooky Graveyard Cupcakes
Spooky, sure, but a yummy, sophisticated sort of spooky. Find the full tutorial to make vanilla cookies n’ cream cupcakes with fondant skull and bones toppers HERE at Pure Joy Events by guest poster 6 Bittersweets. And bonus! Find … Read More...
Cheesey Monster Appetizers
She who has mastery over Babybels apparently is equally skilled with Laughing Cow. Make adorable cheese monster appetizers HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Cupcake Jack O’ Lantern
I had to choose the picture of this Jack O’ Lantern all lit up because it’s just so dang cool. Find the step-by-steps to carve your own HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Tutorial: Mixed print tunic top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Mixed Print tunic top for little girls. She makes the long-sleeved top out of three different fabrics – a solid, a floral, and a polka-dot. The simple lines of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Mummy softie from old sweaters or t-shirts
5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use old sweaters or t-shirts to make a Halloween mummy softie. Strips of knit (sweater or t-shirt) are wrapped and overlapped around the doll’s bod. Cuuute! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical hoodie refashion
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she did a little nip + tuck action on a hand-me-down man’s sweatshirt to turn it into the fabulous asymmetrical hoodie you see here. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: “There’s a pumkin on my bumkin” appliqued onesie
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot posts in her Top-toberfest series with a tutorial showing how to make an appliqued pumpkin onesie. There’s a small pumpkin appliqued on the front – and an even larger one on … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting out a printed pattern
If you’re new to sewing, all of the diagrams, pieces, and folded sheets of paper in a printed pattern can be overwhelming. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. can help get you started. She guest blogs at Somewhat Simple with … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Choir boy
Your Christmas decorations should include a sweet-as-sugar choir boy. Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and instructions for making this one. Go to her tute.
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Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More...
Exclusive Review: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps
This is the last week of our month with Inkadinkado stamps. And today I’ve got another chance to share an exclusive look at brand new, not yet released stamps! Stop back by on Wednesday for our last big prize package … Read More...
Pumpkin Place Cards
While the tag says “Happy Halloween” these would also be perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Make these place cards from simple materials and dress up your table this fall season. Head over to Thats My Letter for the tute — … Read More...