Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a trio pair of tutorials showing how to make gathers and pleats. The two techniques are very similar – both add fullness by stitching a longer piece of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch buttons down using a sewing machine
True confession time: I HATE sewing buttons! At least, I hate sewing buttons by hand. It was a happy day when I discovered that I could sew them with my machine. Want to know how to do it? Ashley from … Read More...
Ice Cream Pops
I know I’ve posted on this exact concept before, but dangnabit (yeah, I said “dangnabit”), I just love it. Learn to make ice cream pops HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Tutorial: Use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how you can use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt. A few decorative pleats around the hem … Read More...
Card Making Techniques: Watercolor Backgrounds
Sally Traidman shares a great video on the Hero Arts blog about using watercolors for fun and easy backgrounds for your cards, click here to watch.
-Heather
Wedding Card Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial for a mixed media piece that uses Fimo clay to make the embellishment on this stylish wedding card. The link is directly to a PDF hosted on Fimo’s site. Have a peek!
Take a class from Laura J. Perin
Needlepoint designer Laura J. Perin is offering an online course in which students will stitch her beautiful Harvest Time design. Go to her web site for details and registration information. The class starts October 8.
Freebie | Kewpie Doll Labels
Cinti at My Poppet created this sheet of Kewpie doll labels that you can download for free. Click here to go to the download.
Sand Bucket Angel Food Cake
Wait! One more summery treat from Martha: A sand bucket angel food cake. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.
Ice Cream Sand Castle
Cling to summer a bit longer with an ice cream cake sand castle. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.
Paper Plate Fruit Baskets
How simple and genius. Learn to make these fruit baskets from paper plates and tape HERE at Sarah Hearts, from an idea found in Martha Stewart’s Living.
Freebie | Live & Learn Word Art Quote
Jill Marie Paulson from A Matter of Memories made this Gandhi quotation into a printable word art design that you can download for free. The file is in .png format so it’s great for digi scrappers too!. Click here to … Read More...
Summer in a cup – Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking
I meant to post this link earlier in the summer. I went to a very cute tea party hosted by Blue Chair Jam in honor of the book release of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking. Kate Payne was very … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Text on a Closed Path
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs shares a video tutorial showing how you can type text on a closed path in Photoshop. The tutorial explains how you can create text that follows along the inside a closed circular path. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You and Me
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Different Types of Candle Dyes
Candle making is a fun and creative hobby, but getting the colors right can be a bit tricky. Adding the right amount of dye is important as it can affect the appearance of the candle and how it burns. With … Read More...
Free pattern: He’s All Boy baby cap
This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys. No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy! The pattern is sized for babies 0-3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied With A Bow zippered pouch
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied With A Bow zippered pouch. I’m loving the large bow tied across the front! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed cummerbund for a little girl’s dress
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional created a beautiful twirly dress for her little girl’s birthday party. One of the most striking features of the dress is the wide cummerbund with ric rac trim, and she … Read More...
Make Your Own Patio Lights
I am in love with this post over at Crafty Butt. In fact, I am heading to the dollar store this week to see if I can find these orbs! Check out this super easy patio light tutorial — Crafty … Read More...