If you have an active blog at some point you will get a comment that is decidedly nasty. What’s the best way to handle it? Amy at crafterminds addresses this ‘touchy’ subject in a POST: Putting Your Big Girl Panties … Read More...
30% Off All Grateful Body Purchases – This Weekend Only – Happy Shopping
Grateful Body are at 998 ‘likes’ (so close!) on their FB page ….they’re off for the weekend and are giving us the FB 1000 LIKERS special discount early!
The code FBFRIENDS will give you 30% off your order!
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A good laugh and choosing colors in quilts
Two things. This is the blog banner at Lovely Frankenstein’s Quilting Laboratory. Funny! Second Lauren, this blog’s owner, works in a quilt shop. She explains,
… Read More...This particular entry is a response to the many quilters who lament that they
Eyeball Marshmallow Pops
This is so the Halloween o’ eyeballs. (What an odd sentence that is.) Anyway, learn to make eyeball marshmallow pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Glass Flower Pendant Tutorial – Borosilicate Glass
I’m not one to work with borosilicate glass but I do appreciate what can be done with it. Here’s a link over at the Glass Flower Pendant web site, to a tutorial on how to make an imploded flower pendant … Read More...
Tutorial: Stadium blanket plus carrying bag and cushion
Fall is here, and with it football season. Bonnie Ferguson from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a stadium blanket with a carrying bag that also happens to be a seat cushion. Brilliant! … Read More...
D&L Art Glass Supply – Pre-Holiday Sale
D&L Art Glass Supply is having a holiday sale. But it’s really a pre-holiday sale. They have Christmas goodies. But they’re to help you make things for the holidays so you must get a jump on things. There are molds … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple layered jersey skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple layered jersey skirt. She shows it made for young daughter, but this would be great for the tweenish set as well. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Linen Satchel with vintage sheet lining
Kate from See Kate Sew joins the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her pretty Linen Satchel. The body of the bag is made from a pinstriped linen (LOVE!), with lining … Read More...
DIY Wood Cutting Boards
I have to admit, I never would have thought of making my own cutting boards, but kate over at Centsational Girl did! She’ll give you the how-to so you can tackle some salvaged wood with a Skil saw and make … Read More...
Project: Halloween Witch Card
How cute is this card? I love the little witch looking up at the owl, so sweet! Nicole Magouirk shares a video and step by step instructions for making this card at her blog.
-Heather
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julies blog: My Jedi Quiet Book
This is the best thing ever! My Jedi Quiet Book made by Juliebell. It has some Star Warz themed simple activities in it to keep a toddler (or someone like me) busy and quiet. She also made a Star … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Tiny. Beaded. King Charles Spaniel. Brooch. Phenomenal. See more from The Lone Beader at her blog.
Decorative Plaque with Hooks
Give some store bought plaques some personalized style! Jen Goode shares this project on her site, 100 Directions. See the tute here — Decorative plaque with hook hanger makeover.
Embroidery for little ones
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has put together an outstanding rundown of embroidery projects for children. You’re bound to find something for the wee one on your Christmas list. Go to Bari’s blog and scroll down to 9/29/11.… Read More...
How to make recycled paint sample tombstones
Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft … Read More...
Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial
Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More...
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More...
Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool
You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.
DIY – Dyeing With Blackberry
From Bramble Berries in the Rain blog, a picture tutorial on dyeing fabric and yarn with blackberries. Totally easy!
Check out the tutorial HERE