I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More...
A doll’s doll
What could be more endearing that cuddly dolls with with cuddly dolls. See more of these charmers at Cara Carmina Atelier.
A pendant with a secret
Larissa of mmmcrafts reviews Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share. Of this photo, Larissa says,
… Read More...First up, a felt pendant with itsy bitsy flowers on the front and a pocket in back to stash a diminutive photo of your
Pendants of vintage lace
These gorgeous pendants are the work of Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art. Stunning. Would it be wrong for me to borrow her idea and add tidbits of embroidery and beading? See more examples of Harmony’s lovely work at … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Glow in the Dark Spider Web Treat Bag
What child would not love collecting their candy in this bag while trick or treating? Molly of “The Purl Bee” tells us: “The one thing missing from the Halloweens of my youth was a festive candy bag (I just used … Read More...
Inspiration: JafaBrit
Wow. The creator of this piece, JafaBrit, says,
You know, this is what happens when one becomes obsessed with yarn and glue, and garage sale mannequins.
Only if you have the eye and mind of an artist. See more … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Bespoken Lush line
is giving away a bundle of fat quarters over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s gorgeous Bespoken Lush line. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Days of Wine and Roses fabric flower embellishment
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Days of Wine Glasses and Roses fabric flower. The petals are made from circles of fabric traced around a wine glass, and the center from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew woodland fairy costume
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial over at the Rit blog showing how to make a woodland fairy costume. No sewing is required to make this beautiful costume. It’s actually made from a store bought t-shirt and leggings (dyed, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bride Card
Ack! I am a big lover of Poe so of course I’m in love with this Bride of Usher card, it’s amazing! Find directions for it over at Leigh S B Designs blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more… Read More...
Inspiration: Love and a Sandwich
The cutest Mogwai ever. Who would imagine such evil lurks within. See more of Love and a Sandwich‘s creative stitchery in her flickr photostream.
Donut Acorns
Turn store-bought donuts into acorns HERE at Come Together Kids. I think I posted on the originals last year… yep, there it is. So good to see how they turn out in real life.
Label Your Crochet
Why, you may ask, is a Crochet Blog featuring a book that has ‘Quilt’ in its title? Well, one thing that quilting and crocheting have in common – oh, well, there are several things – is that they are fiber … Read More...
Make an elephant softie
Creative Breathing shares her pattern for this sweet elephant felt soft-sculpture. Make one for the circus-lover–or Republican–in your life. Get the pattern.
Tiles by Xenia Taler
Xenia Taler creates these lovely tiles. Check them out, they are all so beautiful! They make thicker tiles appropriate for trivets and such and also thinner tiles for installing as a backsplash or tabletop. Neat!
The tiles are … Read More...
And the Winner Is….
It’s time to announce the winner of the Cross Stitch Kit giveaway! Yiota’s Cross Stitch was nice enough to provide 3 cross stitch kits to a winner anywhere in the world. There were 82 comments, so therefore 82 entrants.
I … Read More...
Take a Class over at D&L Glass
Both Patty Gray and Milon Townsend have classes scheduled over at D&L Art Glass Supply. I’ve taken a class with Patty and it was fabulous and I know some lovely ladies that raved about Milon so these two come … Read More...
DIY Halloween Handsoap Dispensers
I came across these inexpensive handmade halloween hand soap dispensers via Oopsey Daisy
These are super cool easy to make and very clever if you ask me. Do not worry about the orange dye not washing off you hands, as … Read More...
An Awesome Source For Vintage Knitting Patterns
Tutorial: Quick and easy embellished headband using a premade applique
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a quick and easy embellished headband. She started with a plain headband and added a premade applique design as the embellishment. You can find these applique designs in the special occasion section … Read More...