Here’s a fun project to make for dad, a stamped photo frame. I love the addition of the stamped moustache, how cute! Hop on over to Inkadinkado and find the directions.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s T-Shirt Sun Dress for summer
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make her T-Shirt Sun Dress. The loose fitting t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime fun! It’s made from two t-shirts, plus some … Read More...
Freebie | Nascar SVG File
Here’s another freebie from BeaOriginal, this time for the Nascar fans! This race car SVG file is compatible with both the SCAL and MTC software packages for the Cricut. Click here to go to the download. Check out more … Read More...
Freebie | June Creativity Prompts
Jill at A Matter of Memories has released the Creativity Prompts for June 2011. She includes ideas for scrapping about camping and the summer solstice, among others. Click here to go to the download.
Recipe: Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies · Forkinit
Doesn’t that sound good?
The last line made me crack up though:
Using your hands grab 1″ size balls and stuff a hunk of dark choclate into the center of each, roll into balls and place on an ungreased baking … Read More...
Robelle Parklands
Recently we attended the Robelle Parklands opening and was thrilled to find so many hands on activities for the kids.
Here are a few of the snapshots from the day along with more information on some of the artists.
One … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Mini Kit
Throughout the month of June you can download this free digital mini kit from Misty Cato. It’s part of a designer blog train where various designers offer free coordinating mink kits. Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Farm Girl
Fun Food Candles Offer Recipes on Labels
Are you tired of being teased with mouth watering food smells in candles? Cook With Lisa has combined her love of food with recipes and cooking lessons if you want them!
The scented candles offered so far at the shop … Read More...
Patchwork dress from upholstery samples
Erica from Recycled Fashion made this lovely patchwork dress from some Robert Allen upholstery samples. This is inspiration for quilters to take patchwork off the beds/walls. Read more about how she made it here.
Found at BurdaStyle.
June Polymer Clay
To kick off the month, here’s an oldie but goodie from Gera Scott Chandler. Her posies are so vibrant and colourful, just the way June should be.
Tutorial: Bookworm Skirt with appliqued fabric “books”
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bookworm Skirt for little girls. I am SO loving this skirt!! Fabric “books” are appliqued all around the hem of the simple gathered skirt. And the titles … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Picnic Placemat
Need some summer fun to go? Then, why not make a picnic placemat with a utensil holder. Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shows you how in a tutorial with two segments. After she demonstrates sewing one, she gets three guys … Read More...
Bead and Button…Need I Say More?
It’s one of the biggest bead extravaganzas each year. All the best beader (almost) and bead enthusiasts gather together in Milwaukee, WI for more bead fun than you can handle. It’s Bead & Button Show and it’s held from June … Read More...
Giveaway: My Cute Baby soft doll pattern
Sarah from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams is celebrating the upcoming birth of her baby boy with a giveaway of her newest doll pattern. One of her readers will win a copy of the pattern to make her My … Read More...
Free pattern: Make a purse from a button-down shirt
Mary from Craft Buds shares a pattern and tutorial for turning a button-down shirt into a fabulous new bag for yourself. The details in a shirt – buttons, pleats, etc – get repurposed into fun details on the purse. (She … Read More...
Cross-stitch is back in Vogue – Telegraph
check out this Vogue cover art! It’s all cross-stitch. that is amazing.
Old School Sweets
How about kicking it a little old school with these old school sweets from Family Circle.
Sew-Along to mark 10th anniversary for Benita
Starting today Benita from Victoriana Quilt Designs is kicking off her 10th Anniversary Fabric Party. In honor of the event, she wants you to join her in building a row-by-row quilt with fabrics from 18 different fabric companies such … Read More...
Speakers « Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs
If you are on the West Coast and have crafty, arty or designy business aspirations Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs is the place for you. Full Disclosure: I’m one of the founders. 🙂
To name a few: Christina Coop or Ferm … Read More...