This series of four articles by Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman explains what is meant by aperture and how to use it. If you’d like to understand more about how to shoot manually you should definitely check out this … Read More...
Video tutorial: Edgestitching and topstitching
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial explaining the difference between edgestitching and topstitching, and showing you how to do both stitches. Go to the video.
[photo from Shiny Happy World]
Sewing Pattern: Ruffle Me Up refashioned maternity shirt
Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read More...
Projects: Summer Cards
Hop on over to Lily Pad Cards for an instructional video for three quick and easy summer cards.
-Heather
Freebie | Perfume Bottle SVG File
In response to customer requests the folks at Beaoriginal created this free SVG file of a perfume bottle. As always the file is compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages. Click here to go to the download. Check out … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: The Stamps of Life
You’ve still got time to enter (until the 12th) to win a stamp set of your choice from The Stamps of Life!
Click here to go to the original post (this is just a reminder post :)) and find … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial | Origami Corner Bookmark
If you’re a fan of origami and love finding practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life, this tutorial is perfect for you! Over on the Pane, Amore et Creativa blog, there’s a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to … Read More...
Freebie | Father’s Day Printable and Quick Page
Jennifer Conlon of J Conlon & Sons designed this printable and a coordinating quick page as a preview to her new Father’s Day kit. You can download both the printable and the quick page for no charge. Click here to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Summer Days
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GlimmerSlim Launching Appetite Suppressant Candles
GlimmerSlim candles are highly scented with a secret combination of essential oils
that apparently act as an appetite suppressant.
You could try lighting one of these instead of reaching for a snack to get you through those midnight munchies.
“One … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy iPhone Sleeve
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy iPhone Sleeve. It’s sized to fit snugly around your iPhone so it doesn’t fall out. A keyring is attached to make it … Read More...
Snacks and Goodies in Polymer Clay
1. Lox, 2. Dollhouse Miniature – Japanese Dinner Set, 3. Ham Salami and Cheese Board, 4. Mexican Corn Cakes with Shredded Pork- 1/12 scale
Every year my partner helps organize a huge youth camp. The prep weekend … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldable shoe bag
Mel from All Wrapped Up created this shoe bag for her trips to the gym. She can put your shoes in the shoe bag before putting them her gym bag to keep them from getting other items from getting dirty … Read More...
Tribute to an early modern art quilter
Tom from Tom Russell Quilts remembers Sharon Heidingsfelder – a gifted quilter from Little Rock, Arkansas who was creating modern quilts back in the day (80’s, 90’s) and getting national attention for it. He shares how he met her and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Retro Racer Shorts
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her retro Racer Shorts. It’s part of her weeklong Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The legs have the general shape and trim of the ones I knew … Read More...
Newsy: I-Spy fabric swap
Fabi from Mrs. Sassy Crafter is hosting an I-Spy fabric swap. She had this to say about it,
… Read More...Imagine sending 200 squares of fabric and receiving 200 DIFFERENT squares in your mail within two weeks. It is exciting and a
Wall Painting: Trains
Looking for some painting inspiration? Or maybe you’d just like to oogle at Ali’s painting talent. I’ve featured her here before with her airplane painting. This time she’s sharing her train painting and I think they are rockin’. Head … Read More...
Dresses Made of Cheese
Fashion and textile students at Bath Spa University have created five “cheese couture” outfits, including a ball gown encrusted with melted cheddar, “Jimmy Cheese” shoes, and even a cheese purse. Read all about it HERE at Daily Mail UK. … Read More...
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party 3
Time for another linky party! I’m linking to this whimsical polka dot wedding, aptly featured on Polka Dot Bride. It’s brimming with so many incredible details! Please join the festivites by adding a link below to your wedding inspired blog post, shop, or website. … Read More...