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Sew4Home shows how to make a set of panel curtains with a very modern look. The large rectangles are pieced from coordinating prints, and the curtain rod is threaded through giant grommets. LOVE! Get the tutorial.
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For me, September 2 will be one of those birthdays that end in zero. I kind of hate to see this decade end. It has brought so many wonderful things into my life, including this gig at CraftGossip, which still … Read More...
Twisted Stitches
by Phil Davison is a book full of cross-stitch patterns that range from gorgeous calaveras to gruesome renditions of Humpty Dumpty after the fall to profane iPhone cases. If you have the slightest leaning toward subversive stitching, … Read More...
Persnickety Prints is offering up this digital scrapbook kit free! The kit includes the elements shown above, and 16 matching 12×12 patterned papers. Click here to go to the download.
Carolyn of Homework shares a few ideas for using airmail envelopes in paper crafting. One example is the tags shown. Click here to go to her post.
Soap!!!! I have not really posted about soap of late, so today I am sharing with you a link to Crafty Gemini’s YOUTUBE video tutorial on how to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. This video is … Read More...
This tute makes cute little signs, perfect for table numbers at a big event. You could easily custom mix the colours to suit the wedding ones. One caveat is the instructions say to use hot glue to affix the signs … Read More...
These Candy Candles are bite sized, wet proof candles that smell mainly of fruits. What about cotton candy, caramel or candy apple? Of course there are green apple, raspberry and blueberry candies, but more specific sweets would have been nice. … Read More...
Every time I click on Sprinkle Bakes, I’m just awed at the brilliance. This stunning cake encompasses two of my favorite things, decorated sweets and books. Learn to make this–I can’t even call this a “cake,” since it’s a … Read More...
Check out some of the clever packaging ideas for snacks when hitting the road with kids over at Choose to Thrive. My favorite is the jar of celery and peanut butter, a personal childhood favorite of mine that others … Read More...
Megan from Crafty CPA shows how she turned a vintage feedscak into a new messenger bag for herself. The awesome leather strap is made from an old belt. Brilliant!! If you can’t get your hands on a vintage feedsack, you … Read More...
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an oval burp cloth. They’re made from flannel receiving blankets, so the materials are cheap and the fabric is soft and absorbant. They’re quick and easy … Read More...
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store celebrates the addition of this super cute inchworm to her line of softie patterns by offering it for FREE for a limited time (from now until the morning of Thursday, August 4, 2011). Go to … Read More...
Sexy! heeheee. I want to do this. I love animal print. However, my glasses are already leopard print and so having my nails be bright leopard print + blue hair might just be too over the top. I still yearn … Read More...
When Creativity Call shares a detailed instructional video on how to make an adorable piggy bank card with foam board and stamps from Judikins. Fill it with coins for a fun and unique gift card, what kid wouldn’t love to … Read More...
I’ve been noticing a growing trend in pallet gardens lately—and honestly, I’m loving it. There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a simple wooden pallet into a vertical garden or flower display. Most of the ones I’ve seen have leaned into … Read More...
Isn’t this so pretty and practical? It’s summertime and that means many people are hanging their clothes to dry on the clothesline to dry (though I will never understand why that lady from the pig farm does.. I know how … Read More...
I love how Donna took an old barn door and turned it into not only something functional, but beautiful as well. A great place to hang wet towels from the pool and display a lovely basket of flowers too. But … Read More...
You know you can always count on the creative team at Martha Stewart to provide clever ideas that look phenomenal. This love string of party lights made from colorful paper bags is no exception. So when planning your next party, … Read More...
