Sabra from Sew a Straight Line guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an adjustable buckled waistband for a pair of pants. The buckle at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered twist ties
Karen from Sew Many Ways… shows a fun way to tie up a small gift bag. She uses fabric-covered twist ties! I LOVE this idea!!! The wired fabric strips are so pretty, and you can make them out of scraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Child-sized doll sling, and a doll-sized doll sling too
The Sewing Dork shows how to make a child-sized sling so your little girl (or boy) can carry around their favorite dolls just like they see their mama doing. She also gives the dimensions to make a sling that a … Read More...
Make an inchie box
Oooooo! Look what Judy of Judy’s Fabrications has been doing with her inchies! She’s making tiny, gorgeous trinket boxes. Brilliant! See lots more photos at her blog post.
Online Workshop | Über*Media PanPastels
Nathalie Kalbach of Nathalie’s Studio has launched a new series of online workshops called Über*Media. The first in the series of workshops is PanPastels. More info from Nathalie:
… Read More...The course is six weeks long and the first five
UPCYCLE A T-SHIRT!
I really love the look of this chunky, recycled bracelet. This gives me some larger notions – like a matching bracelet.
The designer of this pretty upcycled t-shirt bracelet is Athena. She has a nice tutorial to show you how … Read More...
Tutorial | Altered Metal Flowers
Mel from Mel Designs shows how she made some older embellishments new again. She turned plain metal flowers into these shabby chic prize ribbon embellishments. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Make your own bra – DIY bra kits
My mom thinks I should be wearing a D cup bra and mentions it to me often. I SWEAR I am wearing the correct size bra, a 36C. The thing is, my mom is super tiny and SHE wears a … Read More...
Giveaway | My Memories Suite
Kathleen of Charm Bracelet Diva is also holding a giveaway for one copy of My Memories Site Digital Scrapbooking Software. Entries close Friday August 26th at midnight CST. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour | Photo Booth Fun
Natural Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction
As you must be aware erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual disorder faced by most men, wherein they remain unable to achieve an erection required for sexual intercourse. Also known as impotency the occasional occurrence of this problem isn’t a … Read More...
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Stacy Lynn Smith
If only Bullseye Glass were closer. I would go to so many more events there. Especially the free artist talks. And the one I’m writing about here is with artist Stacy Lynn Smith as she describes her works in paper … Read More...
Tip: Only buy Quilt Shop quality fabric
Have you ever wondered why many quilters only buy their fabrics from a local quilt shop (LQS) instead of from one of the big chains? Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts explains it has to do with the Greige … Read More...
Men Quilt Too! Show and Contest
This one’s for the boys. Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts wants everyone to know that women are not the only ones who quilt, many men do too. And in honor of all the male quilters out there she’s hosting … Read More...
Newsy: Dare to be Ugly Challenge
Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts has a bit of this horrid fabric left if you want to join the Dare To be Ugly Challenge she’s hosting. She explains,
… Read More...It is time once again for the ladies to crank up
Weekly giveaway winners!
In case you can’t easily see the details in the image above, this week’s giveaway winners are
- Birdcage pillow kit, #13 of 51 comments, jessica p
- Molly doll kit, #61 of 218 comments, Nancy
- The Beaded Edge, #15 of 97
Tutorial: “Stack & Slash” Table Runner
Samelia’s Mum shows how she whipped up this Stack and Slash Table Runner she says is quick and easy. It’s so easy she thinks you should make several to keep on hand for gifts. I like how she thinks. Get … Read More...
How to make an APC (altered playing card)
I love ATCs and making ATCs so when Sara sent in this link to the blog The Split Stitch where there is a great tutorial on how to make an APC (altered playing card) I was super excited. This is … Read More...
Colorful Candle Stamp Tutorial
Karen Egeland from Stampin’ Up! shared this detailed festive stamped candle tutorial. You’ll need: stamps, colored ink, wax paper, a heat tool and tissue paper.
The stamps are from the Circle Circus Stamp Set and include a variety of funky … Read More...
Bento Lunch Ideas
A little bento inspiration for the school lunch box: Find a roundup of 10 ideas HERE at babble, including this–wow–Cinderella, courtesy of Shannon Carino at What’s for Lunch at Our House.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out … Read More...