Find a fantastic tutorial on how to frost cupcakes (complete with video and a bunch of tips on tips) HERE at Glorious Treats.
For the best frosting techniques make sure you have the right cake frosting equipment.
Inspiration: Janet Granger
Janet Granger stitched this handbag from a design by Susan O’Connor of Australia. Every stitch is lovely. And the stumpwork berries make me squirm with delight. Go to her blog post for a clickable photo that can be enlarged for … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with textural zig zag stripes
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to add cool texture to a throw pillow using frayed fabric strips. She alternates the stitch direction to create a zig zag effect. You can make the zig zags in contrasting fabrics (shown … Read More...
Tutorial: Juice bag zippered pencil pouch
Skip To My Lou shows how you can use empty juice bags to create a cute little zippered pencil pouch. With back-to-school just around the corner (this coming Monday for my daughter!), it’ll be easy to get your hands on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a miniature satchel
Meream from Bored & Crafty created this miniature satchel out of vinyl and shares a tutorial showing how to make it. To give you an idea of scale, the silver buckle is actually a jump ring. Squeeal! This would be … Read More...
Project: Skinny Notepad
Kim over at Paper Perfect Designs shares step by step instructions for making a skinny notepad holder and even making the pen pretty. These would make perfect teachers gifts!
-Heather
Tutorial: DIY Lap Desk
Rachel from Pleased as Punch guest blogs in the Back to Cool DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a lap desk. This is SO cool!!! Even though my daughter already has a lap … Read More...
Tutorial: Fixing crooked topstitching
Kate from See Kate Sew gives a quick tutorial showing how to fix a crooked line of topstitching. She picks the stitches back to where they’re straight and pretty, and then starts a new line of stitching – and she … Read More...
New work from Joetta Maue
Stitch artist Joetta Maue has updated her website in anticipation of an exhibit opening tomorrow. I found lots of work in her refreshed gallery that I haven’t seen before. Delicious! Check out her site.
Tutorial | Photoshop Elements
Erin from Texas Chicks shares some of her most used tools in Photoshop Elements, and her favourite settings for these tools. This article might help you to demystify what some of the tools do. Click here to go to the … Read More...
The Secret Garden – Limited Edition Puffin Designer Classics – Puffin Books Ltd
This is beyond gorgeous. This is an edition of The Secret Garden published in an edition of 1000, it is already sold out (duh). le sigh
The Secret Garden – Limited Edition Puffin Designer Classics – Puffin Books Ltd.
How to build a herb spiral
Speaking of basil… at the beginning of the summer I spent some time building an herb spirals in the backyard. It looked quite sad a first as bare gardens are wont to do but now it is quite fluffy and … Read More...
Giveaway | October Afternoon Sidewalks
October Afternoon is giving away some products from the new Sidewalks line. Entries close August 14th 2011. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Creative Thank-You Cards from the Bride & Groom
Intimate Weddings shares 9 creative ways for couples to send their wedding guests a personalized thank you card that will be a cherished memento of the day. Click here for all the details. {Wedding Book Thank You Photo Source: Louisa … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Beach
Beach by craftykitten
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Surface design for commercial fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create took commercial fabric from her stash and using Alisa Burke’s technique in her book Sew Wild created a unique surface design. This photo shows the transformation in progress, which might lead to some doubts … Read More...
Tutorial: Game die (dice) floor cushion
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to create a floor cushion made to look like a game die. How cute is that! This would be so cool for a kid’s room or for a game room! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Simple Mug Rug
Sara from the split stitch made this simple mug rug that she says is a sure way to use up lots of pretty fabric scraps. This is a thorough tutorial with lots of photos and directions for piecing and binding … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a team spirit outfit
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put together this outfit for her daughter to wear to a Reds game. She made everything, from the stenciled shirt to the tutu skirt to the lettuce edge socks. She shares links to all of … Read More...
Sebastian Felty Friend Tutorial
Children love the characters that are part of their favorite TV programs and movies; so why not make up Sebastian by Miranda Becker. Sebastian the crab is King Triton’s trusted advisor and Ariel’s guide when she leaves the ocean. Create … Read More...