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...
Freebie: 11 Digital Stamps
Papercrafts magazine is offering 11 cute digital stamps to download for free, including birthday images, hearts, a banner, tree and more. I love the elephants! Click here to download all 11 images.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG … Read More...
Felt Mini Winnie the Pooh Tutorial
Ma of “PharMa” working mom is giving a permission to address her as Ma, too much fun. She is a pharmaceutical rep, wife and mother of a baby girl and is offering her prescription for keeping it all under control… … Read More...
Who sews the spacesuits?!?!
Awesome pics and great article!
Questions for Nicholas de Monchaux, author of Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo | Txchnologist.
Win a Cricut or an iPad2!
Ana Cabrera has a big announcement today on her blog Craftication: she has her own TV show called Craft Tech! Congratulations Ana! In honor of her new gig, Ana is giving a way a Cricut and an iPad2! … Read More...
DIY Teacup Cake Topper
Teacups, a plain white cake, fresh flowers, and rustic stand make for a whimsical wedding cake! Click here for the tutorial at One Stylish Bride.