Inspired by the lack of cake stand options for her own wedding, Sarah of Sarah’s Stands
started her own line of the classic pedestal cake stands that she had sought: Flat tops, in a variety of sizes (that is, large … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron Skirt
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with a fun apron stitched into the front. Not only are these super cute, but with each piece cut from a … Read More...
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Tutorial: Vintage Lace and Linen Belt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs atSew Homegrown with a tutorial for making her Vintage Lace and Linen Belt. Vintage lace is stitched down to a linen belt, which ties at the front with a gorgeous velvet … Read More...
Cool idea: User serger scraps to make hair accessories
Jill from Homemade by Jill has a cool idea for using those long skinny strips of fabric that your serger cuts off as it sews. She bundled some of them together and made a little pom pom hair accessory for … Read More...
Article | Tips for Photographing Your Kids
In this article in the Ella Publishing e-zine, Rebecca Cooper shares some of her best tips for getting authentic smiles when photographing kids. If this article whets your appetite be sure to check out her new e-book, Don’t Say … Read More...
Easy, beautiful brooches
Barbara Cheeseman of Embroidery Overlaps gives us a look at some gorgeous little brooches she created, she says, from “just felt, some buttonhole stitch and beads, and a bit of organza and/or net, and a safety pin stitched on behind.” … Read More...
YARN CRAWL 2011
If you’ve never had the opportunity to participate in a Yarn Crawl, try to find one and get yourself involved. It’s so much fun! This year, a record twelve shops in and around St. Louis, MO are offering all kinds … Read More...
Tutorial | Emboss Resist Background Technique
Lyndah from Bloom, Bake, Create shares how to make a background for scrapbooking or art journaling using a resist technique with embossing powders. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Chocolate Frog Box
Chica and Jo were kind enough to provide this fantastic template to make your own Chocolate Frog Boxes, a la Harry Potter. Find the template and how-tos HERE at Chica and Jo.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion granny pants into high waist pleated pants
Lizzie B from C & C shares a fun way to repurpose some less-than-attractive elastic waist pants. She turned them into pleated high waist pants. What a transformation! Her project is part of her Granny Chic series, and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy belted kaftan
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous belted kaftan. It’s loose and flowy, and looks like it stepped straight out of a fashion magazine. It turns out that it’s easily made. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered travel toiletry pouch
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a zippered make-up case. The boxy shape gives plenty of room for your toiletries and accessories, while the handle at the end makes it easy to grab and go. Get the tute.
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Bento Boxes and More in the Japan Issue of Snippets
My panda sushi and Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows were featured in the recent Japan issue of the online magazine from Cut Out and Keep, Snippets. Check out the … Read More...
Smoothie Cubes
Smoothies that are portable, cleverly shaped, and able to fit in small hands? Find the easy how-tos HERE at momtastic.
Are you a smoothie addict who can’t get enough? Are you looking for more smoothie recipes? Check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Angry Birds Cupcakes
I’ve not yet been sucked into the vortex known as Angry Birds, but given my Scramble addiction, I’m pretty sure if I played once, that would be the end for me. Dabbled has created a tutorial to make Angry Birds … Read More...
Pinic Cake, Again
So I spotted this picnic cake decorated with candies over at Bright Ideas, and I thought, “How perfect for summer.” Half way into this post, I then thought, “Hmmm… seems familiar.” Sure enough, a quick search later and I … Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Stamping
Donna Downey is one of my favorite mixed media artist! I love how she incorporates stamping into a lot of her art. In a recent video she shares her process for one of her art journaling pages that includes lots … Read More...
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF CROCHET
I hereby announce the opening of the U.S. Department of Crochet – and I am its Secretary. This is a high Cabinet position because I need more place to store my yarn. There are many line items to be discussed … Read More...