Rebekah from Pantyhose & Potholes shows how she repurposed an old blazer and sweater into this cool new purse. I love this!!! Get the tute.
[photo from Pantyhose & Potholes]
[thank you to Francine, our Scrapbooking editor, … Read More...
Join Dream Rocket’s Kansas show
Jennifer Marsh sent us this announcement from The Dream Rocket project:
… Read More...Students and individuals are welcome to participate in a show happening at the National Art Educator’s Regional Conference in Garden City, Kansas. Conference and display will be from October
Review & Giveaway | Bubblewriting Idea Book
Jill at a Matter of Memories has posted a review of the book How to be the Best Bubblewriter in the World Ever by Linda Scott. The book addresses hand lettering techniques and is great for scrapbookers or the … Read More...
ANOTHER SMASHING BRACELET – WITH TUTORIAL
Don’t you love the look of these bangles? I think I have to make one really soon. I wear bracelets every day. I have two wedding bangles (like wedding bands in India, my husband’s homeland) and about 50 other … Read More...
Giveaway | My Memories Suite
Melinda at 28 Peppermint Grove is also giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software. Entries close September 1st 2011. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Tutorial | Masks and Stencils from Die Cuts
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares how you can use your die cutting system to create masks and stencils to use with paint and other media. She shows a similar method using punches too!. Click here to go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Three, XYZ
Fuel Gel Candles Officially Banned in Suffolk County
Michael Hubbard was severely burned when a gel-fueled firepot exploded in May 2011.
On August 16, 2011, Suffolk County officially banned the gel-fuel by passing “Michael’s Law”. This will hopefully help prevent other families from the same fate. Michael remains … Read More...
Fat Quarter Stars Quilt Along starts in September
Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts announced Monday she is hosting a fat quarter Stars Quilt Along starting September 27, 2011 running through March 2012. She explains,
… Read More...Each block will be designed by a different person. Every two weeks
Pretty patchwork calendar cover
Annelise from Quilter.dk made this patchwork calendar cover and embellished it with a red flower applique. Nice. Visit her Post: Kalenderomslag to read more.
John Adams’ Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
John at Quilt Dad is participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Bundle series and this is his bundle. Great job on the colors and patterns. Visit his Post: My Bloggers’ Choice Fat Quarter Bundle to read more. Plus, … Read More...
“Why Quilts Matter” documentary series on PBS
Jo at Major Thoughts got to see a preview copy of Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics – a nine-part documentary series on PBS this fall. She had this to say,
… Read More...I was especially pleased that Why Quilts Matter
A Clay Back-to-School Doll
Back to school is just around the corner here and there’s a certain young lady who’s less thrilled than this sweet doll about it all here. You should check out the rest of the expressive, whimsical dolls in Xpression Dolls… Read More...
S’mores Bonfire Cupcakes
Aaagh! Cupcake on fire! And there are s’mores roasting on there, too. Learn to make ’em HERE at Sweetology.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook… Read More...
Worm Rice Krispies Treats
T
urn worms cute with Rice Krispies treats. Learn to make them HERE at Family Fun.
Tutorial: Awesome Amy Cardigan with gathered shoulders and blanket stitched neckline
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Awesome Amy Cardigan out of a stretch knit fabric. It’s part of her Sewing With Knits Mondays series (co-hosted with Anna from Noodlehead). The lightweight wrap is perfect for the cooler … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Romper Pajamas
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for making what she calls “the best summer pajamas ever.” I agree – these may be the best summer pajamas ever. They’re a one piece sleeveless romper, made from a stretch knit … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Summertime Racerback Dress for girls
LiEr from ikat bag shares a 3-part tutorial on her blog for making a racerback dress for a little girl. The front of the dress is a classic tank dress with a gathered skirt. The back of the dress has … Read More...
Vote for the Craft Stars!
Crafting with the Stars, run by Tam at Sew Dang Cute, is in its 3rd fabulous season. I participated as a contestant in Season One and my star partner was Amy of Mod Podge Rocks!. Now I have … Read More...
New Release: Distress Stains
Tim Holtz shares a video with tips, tricks and techniques for using his cool new Distress Stains available from Ranger Ink. I love the Picket Fence stain, it gives a wonderful white wash effect!
-Heather