I am happy to announce that lucky number 21 Maria is the winner of our “From Felt to friendship” Giveaway! I want to thank Chrissie Day and Nicola Brown for sending me their awesome book to review and giveaway. You … Read More...
How to make a recycled cake container planter
Nike over at her blog her blog Choose to Thrive shared her great tutorial on how to turn a simple plastic cake container into a decorative flower planter.
Clematis Shawl from Fiber Dreams
I LOVE this. Absolutely LOVE it. Probably wouldn’t have even looked at it, but my kids got me a clematis plant for Mother’s Day. The name caught my eye.
Gorgeous! I can’t say enough. The pattern isn’t free, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: My tried and true method for elastic casings
Elastic threaded through a casing is a quick, easy way to cinch in fabric. It creates pretty gathers that are also stretchy. It’s most often used on a waistline, but you can also use it to gather in the hems … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Pillow Sham with scrappy patchy edges
Jessica from Sew Homegrown and Make It Lovely shows how to make a simple yet beautiful pillow sham. She adds a spot of color to the sides with a bit of patchwork. I’m loving the raw edges!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Read all about it: 10 ways to embellish a garment
Whether you’re making a garment from scratch, or embellishing something you purchased from the store, it’s the details that set it apart. Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares her 10 favorite ways to make a project her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bag from a canvas dropcloth
Fabric for your sewing projects doesn’t always have to come from the fabric store. Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can use a canvas dropcloth from the hardware store to make a new bag. The dropcloth she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Birthday Cupcake Tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on the Silhouette blog showing how to make her Ruffled Birthday CupcakeTee. She combines applique with Silhouette’s heat transfer material to create a special t-shirt for a birthday girl. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s circle top
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with an updated look for her little girl’s circle top. The sleeveless top is gathered on to a round yoke. Classic! She calls it … Read More...
Project: Beach Ball Card
Click here to find out how to make a spinning beach ball card, this unique invite comes from the Craftside blog as an excerpt from the book “One of a Kind Hand made Weddings:.
-Heather
SCARF UP A GOOD CAUSE
I am not a sucker for charity causes. I have my couple that I support, but I don’t usually respond to messages from other organizations to contribute money or goods. The charities I routinely support are umbrella sorts that dispense … Read More...
Koi Fish Cookie Decorating Tutorial
Stunning, gorgeous, potentially tear inducing is this koi fish decorated cookie. Learn how to air brush without air brushing this koi fish cookie with a step by step tutorial created by guest poster cookie decorator, Marlyn, HERE at The … Read More...
Elderflower Mojito Jelly Shot
The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen sure has crafting jelly shot art down to a science. Learn to make elderflower mojito jelly shots HERE at The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen, with the full article HERE at Swide.
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party!
If you missed last week’s linky party on DIY Weddings, don’t fret! I’ll be hosting a new party every Wednesday on the Weddings blog, and you’ll have all week long to join the fun! I’m linking to this post on … Read More...
Tutorial: Glittery Crepe Paper Flower
Andrea Paulin from Under A Blue Moon, came up with this tutorial to recreate a crepe paper flower that she saw. I can see this adorning shabby chic and vintage style projects! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Stained Glass Cocktail Cookies
Find step-by-step photos to make your own margarita, martini and beer glass cookies with stained glass candy centers HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Graduation Cap Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these mortarboard cupcake toppers from chocolate squares and chocolate peanut butter cups HERE at Domestic Charm.
Um did someone say peanut butter cups
? These graduation cupcakes or cupcake toppers are so quick and easy to … Read More...
Free Jam Labels, a Recipe and a Quick Canning Lesson
Not only will you find free printable jam labels, but a recipe for Blueberry Blackberry Lime Jam and a charming illustration that breaks down canning into three easy steps. Definitely feeling the urge to pull out my mason jars. Find … Read More...
Lemondrop Necklace
Love this sophisticated, pearl-like updated version of a candy necklace. Plus, the cellophane keeps bees at bay. Learn to turn candy into a necklace with cellophane and twine HERE at Homework.
Freebie: Digital Word Art | Love in Action
After a request from a tornado victim in Alabama enquiring about products related to disasters, Ali Edwards created this set of hand written word brushes. She is offering them as a free download on her blog. Click here to … Read More...