Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches finished this quilt in time to show it off at Amy’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival. I love it – the funky scrappy baskets are so happy. So well done, I want one!
Tutorial: Paper Buttons
Sometimes you might not have the perfect color, style or shape of button for your paper craft projects so why not just make your own? Pop on over to Splitcoast Stampers and Lynn Pratt will show you how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer child’s art to embroider
Laura Bray, and daughter Olivia, are recent guests at When Creativity Knocks. There, Laura shows how to turn your child’s artwork into crafty/quilty projects. Her technique includes simple supplies of fabric art markers and a transfer pencil. Learn which … Read More...
PMC Guild submissions from Vine Design
Jewelry designer and metal clay instructor Virginia Huffman has been very busy! Take a look at her submissions for the 2011 PMC Guild’s annual publication. You can see more of Virginia’s work in her Etsy shop.
Looking Towards Summer
This bright and fun set makes me hopeful summer is on it’s way. Rozibuz combines lovely citrus coloured polymer with felted orange wool for a summery mixed media piece.
Crystal Clear Palm Candles
Kristal candles are new patent protected palm wax tapers that are completely clear. No two are the same because of the unique way the air bubbles inside of them.
These clear candles might make a nice change from gel candles … Read More...
Catherine Chandler is having a sale
Catherine Chandler is having a sale to celebrate her favorite season and her birthday. Now through June 21, you can get 10% off everything in her Etsy shop. These copper leaf earrings might be part of her fall line … Read More...
Tutorial: Two ways to gather fabric
Regena from The Distracted Domestic shows two ways that you can gather fabric to make a ruffle. Both methods use a length of string couched to the fabric. Pull the string, and the fabric gathers. Get the tutorials.
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Tutorial: Get your correct measurements
The basis of a good fitting garment is an accurate set of measurements. Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land tells how and where to measure yourself to get the numbers you need to fit a garment to your body. … Read More...
Tutorial: Big fabric bow
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a big fabric bow. It’s finished nicely with no raw seams showing, and yet it’s also quick and easy. Get the tutorial.
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Rainbow Cheesecake
Did you know there was such a thing? Learn to make rainbow cheese cake HERE at Tablespoon.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
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Carouseling cufflinks
Eva Martin won the Saul Bell Design Award with these fabulous cufflinks. Made of silver and gold, these cuff links spin when turned. Aren’t the beautiful? Molly Terese Bell of the Studio: Rio’s Blog posted about these cuff links and … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Canvas
I’m in love with this mixed media stamped and painted canvas from Jess at the Whimsical Butterfly blog! She combined paints, stamps from The Greeting Farm and markers to make this wonderful canvas. Find more info here on her blog… Read More...
Mosaic Artists on Facebook
Need mosaic inspiration? Check out the Facebook group, Mosaic Artists. There are so many pictures for group members work that if you’re not completely inspired you may want to check your pulse. There are three dimensional pieces and outdoor … Read More...
Critter Treats
Eeeeww. Or Yuuuum? Find Rice Krispie treats-turned-bugs HERE at Martha Stewart.
{Wedding Details} Drink Stations
If you’re planning a drink station at your event, don’t miss this post over at Elizabeth Anne Designs! You’ll find tons of great ideas for displaying beverages in creative ways. Click here to get the full story.
Grown-Up Freezer Pops
No high fructose corn syrup-food coloring blend here. These homemade versions of Freezer Pops have pureed fruit, young coconut water, crushed strawberries, chocolate gelato, limeade with … Read More...
{Flower Recipe}Spring Wildflowers in White
Chelsea Fuss just launched a fab new series on the Frolic blog called “Flower Recipes” that’s sure to inspire you to create your own bouquets! Every other week, Chelsea will feature a recipe for a flower arrangement along with complete … Read More...
Swing into Spring
Natasha of Fete Fanatic created this fun and festive spring sweets table featured at Celebrations at Home. Love the vibrant colors and the breezy attitude of this display. And it’s budget friendly too! For a gorgeous coordinating spring tablescape … Read More...
{Wedding Decor} Watering Cans
Add a bit of rustic chic to your wedding with watering cans! The vibe can be vintage or modern depending on the type of watering cans you choose. Read all about it on Chez Wedd.