If you’re planning a wedding for 2012 don’t miss this post over at the Austin Wedding Blog featuring bold new trends for extraordinary celebrations!
Knit Circus Summer 2011….
Wow!
22 fresh, brand new projects, from shawls and purses and bags to this adorable gansey, hooded vest as well as the little girl’s version of the gansey. Actually, this little hooded vest sold it for me, this is so … Read More...
Coloured Wedding Gowns
Silver, champagne, pink, purple, and fuschia are not the typical hues that come to mind when thinking about wedding gowns, but they are gorgeous! If you want an unconventional alternative to the traditional white gown don’t miss this post at … Read More...
Newsy: “Quilter’s Home” bookmarked me!
I have kept a secret from you, dear readers, but now I can dish. I’m in the current issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. One of their editors (Melissa) contacted me back in March for an interview for the feature … Read More...
Get Your Bead Shuttle Poster and Support Beads of Courage!
This is so cute and if you buy one you can help support Beads of Courage. It’s a shuttle bead and poster to commemorate the fact that beads went for a ride on the Space Shuttle. I even know some … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Girl’s Crossover Pinafore
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crossover pinafore for little girls. The crossover back gives it a super flexible fit. The width automatically adjusts to fit … Read More...
Tutorial – Make Your Own Yarn Swift!
Make this yarn swift for under $15.00! From the Everything Old Crafts Blog.
Free pattern: Fabric bento box
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free pattern and tutorial for making this awesome fabric bento box. It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork
by Cynthia Shaffer. The fabric basket has dividers to make separate sections to … Read More...
Monkey Fart Candle Collection on Etsy
Ton Handmade Soy Candles has just created a Monkey Fart Candle
Collection. This unique fragrance begins with top notes of fresh bananas and juicy grapefruit, middle notes of kiwi, juicy bubblegum, and strawberries; and a hint of vanilla as a … Read More...
Options Interchangeable Needles by Knit Picks….
Everyone and their brother now have their own brand of interchangeable needles, from the very first Boye Needlemaster on up through Addi Clicks, Denise, Takumi and of course Knit Picks. But, not everyone has them in the swirling colors of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a maxi dress
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a maxi dress. I love this style of dress for summer! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
Looking for more maxi dress styles and sewing patterns? Check these … Read More...
Turtle Cupcakes with Turtle Toppers
What is it about turtles that are so insanely cute? I can almost not even look at these little icing toppers for the cuteness. Learn to make chocolate turtle cupcakes with turtle royal icing toppers HERE at Sweetopia.
Lollipop Centerpiece
Ana Cabrera of Craftication created this fun and festive lollipop centerpiece for the candy buffet at her sister’s wedding. You can get the quick and easy tutorial for making your own by clicking here. Love the bright colors and … Read More...
Lil’ Lanterns {Tutorial}
Ingenious! That’s the only word {besides adorable} for these lil’ lanterns created by Doris Driver of Piggy Bank Parties! You can get a complete step by step tutorial over on the May Arts Ribbon blog including a free downloadable … Read More...
Strawberry & Lemonade Vintage Wedding
Bright and cheerful pops of color make this strawberry and lemonade photo shoot fresh and fun! It’s highlighted in the brand new online magazine It’s All in the Details… featuring inspiration for handmade weddings. I discovered it on Brenda’s Wedding … Read More...
Teddy Bear Cookies
Awwww… Learn to make Teddy Bear cookies HERE at Land O’ Lakes. Spotted on Cute Everything.
New Blog: Lily Pad Cards
There’s a fun new stamping blog called Lily Pad Cards, it’s got lots of great challenges, ideas, inspiration, tutorial videos and more. Like this one from Vicky, who shares a video for a quick and cute party card. Check out … Read More...
Vintage Modern Knits by Interweave….
I love the way Interweave has the books on their site set up so you can see the projects in them. In scrolling through some of the projects I found a few that I really liked.
The first one is … Read More...
I’m so crafty I make People
Felted Wool knotted Flower Scarf Tutorial
This is one of the most fascinating felt scarves I have seen. Amy is so clever the way she reproduced an idea that she only saw for a short while in the checkout line. While shopping last week, Amy of … Read More...