Christie from Whimsical Whimsies shows how made a unique flower petal photo backdrop for photographing babies. She also covered a pair of bloomers to match. This is so gorgeous!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Whimsical Whimsies]
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by Anne Weaver
Christie from Whimsical Whimsies shows how made a unique flower petal photo backdrop for photographing babies. She also covered a pair of bloomers to match. This is so gorgeous!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Whimsical Whimsies]
Jane LaFazio of Janeville is giving away a copy of Lyric Kinard‘s new beading-tutorial DVD, Bead It Like You Mean It. Go to her blog post to enter before October 13.
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads continues her series of tutorials for stitched fruits and vegetables with the humble potato. These felt and embroidery soft sculptures would be ideal for a toddler’s play kitchen or beautiful displayed in a bowl on … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a small cushion to support your wrist while clicking a computer mouse. You can make one in just 15 minutes. Your wrist will thank you. Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Laminated cottons are popping up in all kinds of fabulous prints right now. Sewing on these fabrics can be a little tricky, though. The Calico House posts on their blog with some tips for sewing laminated cottons. Get the how-to… Read More...
The winner of the Inkadinkado Halloween stamp prize package is… Kelly! Her favorite costumes are:
“My favorite costumes are the old Victorian ones”
Congrats Kelly, enjoy your stamps! Please respond to my e-mail within 5 days to claim your prize.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Karen from McGinty and Me and Listen To The Birds Sing shares a downloadable tutorial for using fabric scraps to make a Christmas planner. The cover is pretty with different Christmas prints pieced together, and the little ribbon tabs on … Read More...
My friend Annie says, “There are no mistakes. Only opportunities for embellishment.” Evidently, Karen Barbe also subscribes to this philosophy. When she got a glaring rip in one of her favorite dresses, she created a mend that added to the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sarah from Emmyloubeedoo guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a laundry bag, no sewing required. It has a grommet for hanging on the back of a door, and a … Read More...
TLC is having a blog hop and each design team member is offering a different free digital stamp along the way, seven freebies in all! Start here at the create with TLC blog and work your way through the hop … Read More...
More from the Queen of crafty Halloween fare (my label): Make savory witch hat appetizers with store-bought crescent rolls and the filling of your choice HERE and sweet ghost crisps from egg roll wrappers HERE at Hungry Happenings… Read More...
Whoa! Check out Matthew Cox‘s virtuoso and yet comical embroidery on x-rays. See his web site.
Many thanks to Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff for pointing out his work.
Irit Shalom shares the steps for making this tag book, using kraft cardstock and game piece embellishments. What a great idea for a themed book! Click here to go to the tutorial.
by jd wolfe
I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it! How cool is this? You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet. What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?
http://www.kingsoleil.com/Sweater_Baby_Blankets.html… Read More...
Kris and Kim of The DIY Dish show us a fresh take on making fabric flowers to add to home decor. Check out their video tute.
This free SVG file from Shery K Designs will let you show off your Halloween treat bag in style! The freebie comes with 5 svg files, 1 MTC file and 1 font for use with your electronic die cutting machine. … Read More...
CakeSpy
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