I think most of us who hang out on the web are familiar with yarn bombing by now–a spontaneous community art form in which objects such as fences, trees, and sculptures are enrobed in knitted or crocheted covers. MarieE of … Read More...
How To Smock on gingham
Stephanie Hung of The Crafts Dept. (MarthaStewart.com) suggests smocking on gingham for beginners. She says,
… Read More...The squares in the gingham pattern act as sewing guides so you can make perfectly spaced stitches. As the thread makes knots in the front,
Colonial embroidery exhibit in Boston
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story gives us the heads-up about a don’t-miss-it embroidery exhibit. She says,
… Read More...Today the last of the three exhibits on Colonial Boston Embroideries at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston opened. The third installment is focused
Create better applique
Sara of The Split Stitch is sharing some awesome applique tips. Check out her post.
Jack O’ Lantern (Cookies) in a Jar
I’m loving this brilliant Halloween cookie tutorial over at eighteen 25 from guest poster Bee in Our Bonnet: All the cookie pieces, smiles, frowns, and other accoutrements kids need to assemble Jack O’ Lanterns however they please. Find the full … Read More...
Witch Hat Cake Pops
It’s already begun. Halloween treats are starting to flood in…. Like witch hat cake pops! Learn to make them HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.
Tutorial: Easy shirred dress or top for girls
Kavin shows how to make a girl’s shirred dress or top using elastic thread in the bobbin. The stretchy gathers across the bodice make a dress that is both pretty and comfortable for playing. To make it a top instead … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a hoodie into a chic belted cardigan
Nicole from cola cola island shows how she created this chic belted cardigan out of a hoodie that was lurking in the back of her closet. Her refashion remakes the casual hoodie into a stylish, sophisticated cardigan. Love it! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable cover for an upholstered seat cushion
Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a temporary cover for an upholstered seat cushion. Rather than creating a full cover, she creates just a top and a bottom. A row of fabric … Read More...
Giveaway Winner | True Scrap II
Happy Friday everyone! Are you at the edge of your seat waiting to see who won the seat to True Scrap II?? Here we go!
Number 4 is Bunnyfreak! Come on down!
Congratulations! You get to take Jennifer McGuire’s … Read More...
Project: Halloween Window Card
I love the combination of stamping and die cutting on this card, it give it so much dimension! Find a how to video from Shari Carroll over at the Hero Arts website.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Double t-shirt cowl dress
Gina Michele shares a tutorial on her blog Crochet Clouds showing how to make her double t-shirt cowl dress. Her clever refashion is made from two men’s t-shirts and requires just a couple of simple seams. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s A-line dress with ruffle panel down the front
Ivey from iveyc95 shows how to make a little girl’s A-line dress with a ruffled panel down the center. The tiers of ruffles are sooo girly and sooo pretty! She uses a purchased pattern for the basic A-line dress, and … Read More...
Scary Places Chalkboard Globe
What a totally fun way to recycle an old globe! Picked up at a garage sale, this worn out globe has been turned into a fun decoration that is perfect for Halloween. Head over to The V Spot to see … Read More...
STRIPPING CROCHET ??
If you’ve been reading my blog very long, you know I love the idea of upcycling. Kristen has taken some humble sheets from the thrift store and used them to make a really great rug. I could see … Read More...
Freebie | Alphabet Collage Sheet
This alphabet collage sheet from Katrinshine has many applications in scrapbooking and other paper crafts. The sheet is letter sized and available at 300 dpi. Click here to go to the download.
Rustic Fall Ribbon Inspiration
Rich shades of aqua and brown ribbon inspire this gorgeous autumn photo shoot at Oh Lovely Day! Discover new ways to create lovely ribbon details for you wedding by clicking this link.
Handcraft Your Wedding with Ribbons
Ribbons offer endless possibilities for adorning your wedding day! Adore by Chloe features nearly 2 dozen ways to handcraft your wedding with ribbons. Get all the details here.
Tutorial | Book Birthday Invitation
Anneliese from Authentic Nest shares how the made an accordion book invitation for her daughter’s first birthday party. This method would work for minibooks or bragbooks too! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Looking for paper crafting supplies? … Read More...
