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...
How to avoid needlepoint “dandruff”
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to overpaint a canvas to prevent light-colored backgrounds from showing through dark stitching. See her post.
Win a Fingerpricks original
Fingerpricks is giving away one of her rockin framed calaveras. Go to her blog post to find out how to enter. The deadline is Sunday, July 24.
Felt Circle Pillow Instructions
Use a die-cutting tool and dies to cut multiple circles of felt, or trace different household objects to make your own circle patterns. Open a seam on the pillow and remove the stuffing. Lay out the circles in desired design … Read More...
Stitch a Christmas ornament
If you give handmade ornaments as Christmas gifts, it’s time to start stitching! Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and tutorials for two sweet felt ornaments–a tree and (my favorite) the poinsettia shown here. Go to her post… Read More...
Paint a Plastic Picnic Table
Next time you see one of those plastic kid’s picnic tables at a garage sale, you know that sun faded $1.00 beauty, you might not want to pass it by. Just take a look at what a little imagination and … Read More...
Ikea Cart Makeover
Susan took a boring, naked Ikea cart and gave it a truly lovely transformation. Using some paint, a hammer and some stamp pads to create this fabulous look. You can see the redo over at homeroad: IKEA Cart Re-Make.