This lovely piece called Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious, is made with a technique called soutache. Nathalie Mornu interviewed Anneta about this technique and shares more of her lovely work at Lark Jewelry & Beading. Take … Read More...
Shortbread Ukeleles
I now have a desire to learn to play the ukelele purely inspired by these shortbread cookies. Find the recipe and how-tos for making them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
A change from all that linen
FingerPricks is embroidering on satin. It just begs to be touched. So beautiful. See more at her blog post.
Popcorn Cones Fun Idea
Two popcorn posts in one day? Crazy. Learn to make Popcones HERE at Martha Stewart.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
Pizza Snack Pizza
I just cracked up when I spotted this on Foodiggity. Maybe it’s the self-consciousness inherent in pizza constructed of pizza, or just the silliness of us Americans and our pizza-flavored snacks. Regardless, find the
How to make a recycled cardboard box wall organizer
Over at Mimi’s Crafty World there is an awesome tutorial on how to make this recycled wall mail and stuff organizer. Best yet it’s no sew!
Homemade Cracker Jacks
Find a recipe to make your own Cracker Jacks (or, um, “Cracky Snack”) HERE at Chow. And if Cracker Jacks interest you, check out this article on Cracker Jacks prize collector, Jim Davis or this article on the history … Read More...
Anna gets stitchy with “Loulouthi Needleworks” fabric
I have a fabric crush going on with Loulouthi Needleworks, a new fabric collection by Anna Maria Horner. Just look at this print called Crossing Paths. L-O-V-E it. Why name fabric something cross stitchy? She says, the artwork … Read More...
Free apple applique design
Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing her Appley Dappley applique pattern. Go to her post to download it.
Easy Plywood Art
What a great idea. I use plywood for my wall art, the family definition sign I made for my living room used a piece of plywood and so will my distressed map when I get it done. 🙂 I’m loving … Read More...
Wooden Bead Wreath
I love this, isn’t it just so simple and pretty? A great color combination too! I love wreaths, but I love it even more when I find something different from all the others. Check out this pretty door adornment at … Read More...
Rock and Driftwood Welcome Sign
The moment I saw this I loved it. Makes me want to head out in the backyard and find as many smooth stones as I can and start painting them! And the driftwood is a perfect vase. So wonderful. Check … Read More...
Video tutorial: Framing in a hoop
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares her technique for framing stitchery in a hoop without using glue. See her tute.
Artist profile: Judith Scott
I am amazed and thrilled by the work of Judith Scott, profiled on grrl + dog. Judith, who is deaf and has Down syndrome, discovered fiber art in her 30s. The blog post says,
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Tutorial | Back to School Journaling Banner Tag
Jen Gallacher shows the steps for creating a unique banner shaped journaling spot with a Back to School theme. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Create blog by Northridge Media..
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scoodies for adults and kids
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie guest blogs in Lizzy House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp series with a tutorial showing how to make a scoodie (hoodie + scarf) in two sizes – adult and child. 1 yard each of outer and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Make a little girl’s sundress out of mommy’s apron
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you – … Read More...
Freebie: Pumpkins Digi
Tutorial: Little boys pants pockets with rock n roll flair
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she used a bit of handstitching to add a rock-n-roll edge to a pair of pants she made for her son. The stitching is simple, but makes the pants soooo … Read More...
Tutorial: “Tee”zer skirt for girls from tulle and a tee
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her “Tee”zer Skirt for girls – a super cute skirt from tulle and an old … Read More...