How awesome are these cookies? (Answer: Really.) Spotted on Pinterest, find them HERE at manjar’s etsy shop.
Mango Sorbet Peach
Love this simple ide
a from Martha Stewart (well, a good thing, to be precise): Peach sorbet served to look like a peach.
Tutorial: Make a fabric business card holder
Click over to Quilt in Progress to find out how to make a business card holder out of fabric. This would be a fun addition to your desk at work. Or, if you sell your handmade items at craft shows, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress with criss cross braided straps
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s playdress out with braided straps that criss cross at the back. It’s made from a soft knit fabric, repurposed from … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered ATCs
Hannah of iHannah blog demos how to turn a small embroidered work into a fabric Artist Trading Card. See her tute.
And many thanks to Diane Gilleland of Craftzine.com for sharing this find.
KINDLE COZY
Sometimes I wish I had a Kindle or Nook. I’m truly conflicted about this as I’m an inveterate book lover (click here for more info on this topic). But, if I had one, I’d love to crochet myself a cozy … Read More...
Inspiration: Debra Spincic Needle Work Artist
I have no idea how to categorize this awesome fiber art by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio. Is it applique? Quilting? Embroidery? Whatever, if I were in the same room with this piece, I don’t know if I … Read More...
Tutorial: 1+2 quilt
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this twin sized bed quilt using the 1 + 2 method: 1 layer cake and 2 yards. It’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tute.
Get Featured At DIY Weddings!
Want to get featured at DIY Weddings? It’s simple! Just join our weekly linky party and share your wedding-related tutorials, inspirations, products, and more! The party begins anew each Friday. Every week I randomly select 3 party guests for a … Read More...
Faux ivory necklace from polymer clay
Cythia Tinapple at Polymer Clay Daily recently wrote about French jewelry artist Helene Klym’s lovely Fimo polymer clay necklace. Take a look at Cynthia’s post and then see the other gorgeous colors Helene made, also.
Polymer Clay Cake Toppers
The nice folks at The Happy Acorn sent me their link and invited me to have a browse in their shop. This wedding cake topper caught my eye as I have a couple weddings to head to in the next … Read More...
Cast Glass and Kickstarter
I don’t shamelessly self promote too much here but I’m in the midst of glass casting project and just cracked out the first figures out of their plaster mold. I am so excited about this!! If you have a chance … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and elegant sham pillowcase
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Whipperberry with a tutorial showing how to make an elegant sham pillowcase. But as elegant as they look, it turns out they’re also easy to make. I love it when that happens! … Read More...
Win a Trip for Two to The Creative Connection Event!
Be still my creativity-loving heart! The Creative Connection Event is giving away TWO FREE PASSES + HOTEL FOR TWO for their amazing conference in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 15-17, 2011! 3 days jam-packed with workshops, seminars, amazing speakers, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to make short-sleeved tee from a long-sleeved tee
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Summertime and the Living is Thrifty series at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing an easy way to turn a long-sleeved shirt into a short-sleeved shirt. This is … Read More...
Tutorial: Bath towels with pretty bows
It often takes just one little detail to give a plain store-bought something an upscale look. These Bow Tie Bath Towels from Sew4Home are a good example. The plain towels become boutique cute with the addition of an appliqued fabric … Read More...
These Women Are Wearing Clothes Made of Real Milk
okay, this is super neat. dehydrating milk to form the remaining proteins into fiber you can sew with. It doesn’t sound particularly sustainable though. its not like milk production is easy on the environment. I suppose if you could somehow … Read More...
Make Hanging Planters
Who knew tin cans could look so pretty? A simple project that looks wonderful hanging on your porch or patio, you can make these in an afternoon and spruce up that little area looking for some love. You can head … Read More...
Paint Chip Letters
I’ve posted a few times about creative uses for paint chips. Here’s another one that caught my eye recently, aren’t all the different colors fun and just so perfect for a child’s room? I love seeing people getting creative and … Read More...
A Summer Crown Tutorial (Felt)
Maureen of “Maureen Cracknell Handmade” has this precious summer crown that any little girls would feel like a princess wearing. Besides showing us how to create this crown she is also telling us where we can enter a contest to … Read More...