Melony from Mel’s Designs shows how she made this money holder using the Super Hot Wire Foam Cutter
. She then used her scrapbook supplies to decorate the bird shapes holder. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial | Build a Paper Rack
Katie and Jon from Sew Woodsy explain how they built this paper rack or tower for Katie’s new craft room. Hers is over 8 feet tall, but you can easily use the instructions to make a smaller one. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Perfection
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Free Pattern – Boucle Cocoon….
This pattern is for sure going in the queue. I just love the loose, easy to wear style. And, I have several of these types of yarns in my stash, just have to decide what color I want to knit.… Read More...
Mollie meets an urgent need
If you follow Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive blog, you know about her commitment to supplying Caregiver Kits to World Vision ministry. Mollie says,
… Read More...The supply of kits is extremely low, and World Vision is seeking people to get more
They thought it was a costume
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story shares this morsel about The Royal School of Needlework’s embroidery on the royal wedding gown:
… Read More...One of the funny things is that the team working on the lace was told that it was for a
Advice at the tip of your nose
Caroline of An Snag Breac Beo says of her series of Advice Hankies, “I’ve been working on these hankies over the last while. I gathered advice from friends and family – advice they would follow or like to follow themselves … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey work
Learn the fluffy, furry embroidery stitch known as turkey work from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. See her tute.
Stitch up a birthday cake
Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions for these adorable embroidered birthday cake softies. See her post.
Tutorial: Child’s superhero shirt with removable cape
Kirsten from Embellish Printables shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s superhero shirt with removable cape. The front is stenciled with a superhero logo. The cape attached to the back is made removable with Velcro. … Read More...
Free pattern: Scrappy fabric birdie
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweet little fabric birdie from fabric scraps. He is sooo cute!!! She turned hers into a pretty hair accessory for her daughter, but these would also … Read More...
Giveaway: Stash Happy Patchwork plus 25 fat quarters
Lark Crafts is giving away a copy of Stash Happy Patchwork
by Cynthia Shaffer, along with a bundle of 25 fat quarters. And if that’s not fun enough, they’ve structured the giveaway as a scavenger hunt. Start with the link … Read More...
Smashed Peas and Carrots: Little Girls Crossover Pinafore Pattern {and Tutorial!}
A friend of mine had her little girl in one of these lat week and it turned out it had been my friends when she was little. This one looks just like it and is SO.DARN.Cute.
DIY Guestbook from Pokeberry Ink Press
Jen Gawler of Pokeberry Ink Press created this unique guestbook featured on The Wedding Chicks blog. Love the vintage vibe and sweet charm of this project! Get a step by step tutorial by clicking this link.
Reversible Cables with Lily Chin DVD
Last year Lily’s book Power Cables hit the shelves. This year, there’s a DVD to accompany.
Expert Lily Chin shows you how to knit reversible cables and expand your knitwear options!
Reversible cable knitting is Lily’s signature technique, and with … Read More...
Mystery Mosaic of the Surfing Virgin of Guadalupe Appears in Encinitas
This story was on NPR and since I’ve already written about mosaic today I thought I’d stay on topic and add this amusing little tidbit. The mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe Surfing appeared mysteriously in Encinitas around Easter Sunday. … Read More...
The Icelandic Knitter
The First Icelandic Knitting Webzine. New issue, #3 , Spring 2011 is here.
In the Spring Issue, you will find lovely patterns all in wool of course, but they will knit just as beautifully in other fabrics, such as cotton, … Read More...
a toss up {Wedding Details}
Send the bride and groom off in style with these festive “toss up” ideas featured at The Ritzy Bee! I love the idea of a toss up table – what a great addition to your wedding decor!
*Just a … Read More...
Get Candle Samples at The Crafty Sampler
If you’d like to sample handmade candles or crafts, The Crafty Sampler is a fun option. A small box contains 10 homemade samples and the large box contains 11 to 20.
I imagine the number depends on the size of … Read More...