I’m in no way a gambler. But given I got married in Vegas (seven years ago, but still, the kind of thing you remember), I’m always immediately drawn to anything even remotely Vegas related. Like dice. Like these brownie dice … Read More...
Free pattern: Layered felt camelia
Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a lovely felt camelia. The pattern includes 5 different sizes of blooms that you can layer to make a full bloom. Or, use … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiquita Dress for girls
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial showing how to make her Chiquita Dress. This is SUCH a cute dress!! I’m loving the laced ribbon detail on the bodice! Get the tutorial.
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Quilts for Joplin workshops
The folks in Joplin, Missouri (USA) who survived the May 24 killer tornado need some hugs. The Rabbit’s Lair in Rogers, Arkansas plan to do just that by sending some homemade quilts their way. They are hosting five Friday workshops, … Read More...
And The Winner Is………………
Thanks to all who entered for a chance to win “No More Dirty Looks” by Alexandra Spunt & Siobhan O’Connor . I have drawn the competition and a big congratulations to Danielle I have emailed you. Please get in contact … Read More...
DIY Homemade Pedialyte Recipe
2-quarts water
1-teaspoon baking soda
7-teaspoons sugar
1- (1/4 oz.) packet unsweetened kool-aid -OR- lemonade mix (any flavor)
1/2-teaspoon salt or salt substitute
Mix all together.
Store in fridge for NO more then 3 days. can be made … Read More...
Free pattern: Sorbetto Tank Top by Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for a simple summer top. Called the Sorbetto Tank Top, it’s a sleeveless top with one perfect pleat down the center. Beautiful! Go to the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Modern Scrappy Stacked Wedges Block
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this gorgeous quilt block that has a distinctly modern vibe. Besides its looks, she swears it’s an awesome scrap busting block. Get the know-how.
Freebie: Vintage Car Digital Stamp
The Digital Two for Tuesday blog has a free digital stamp of a vintage car, perfect for Father’s Day!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make … Read More...
How to make recycled cardboard box sculpture
Over at Melissa’s blog The Chocolate Muffin Tree there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled cardboard box sculpture. I love these kinds of crafts that are as fun to make as they are to play with and … Read More...
Giveaway ending next week
Don’t forget next Monday (Memorial Day, if you’re in the US) is the last day to enter for a chance to win 5 fabulous books from Lark Jewelry & Beading! With the holiday weekend and outdoor activities upon us, why … Read More...
DIY Candy Buttons
Learn to make your own retro candy buttons (with stunning consistency and perfection… wow) HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Summer Cookies
I’ve made many a sunglasses cookie, and I have three different cutters just for said sunglasses. But I’m kicking myself for never thinking of using a heart cookie cutter so creatively. Because I have about ten different heart cutters. But … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Cute as a Button party dress
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows off the dress she made for her little girl’s birthday party. The theme of the party is Cute as a Button, and the dress is no exception. A cluster … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Guy Baby Pants
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of Little Guy Baby Pants. These are so cute! You can make them from yardage, or use fabric from an adult-sized pair of pants. I’d opt for the latter … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Knapsack
Marie from Not Very Domestic shares a tutorial showing how to make her Ruffle Knapsack. Ruffled strips of bright happy fabric prints are sewn on to the body of a simple drawstring backpack. So cute!! Get the tute.
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Q & A and giveaway: Simple Gifts by Jennifer Worrick
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a Q & A session on her blog with Jennifer Worrick, author of Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit. The focus of the Q & A … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Little girl’s jumper with custom border print
Little Birdie Secrets created a custom border print for a toddler’s jumper dress using heat transfer material and her Silhouette cutter. Brilliant! But don’t limit yourself to toddler clothes. Custom border prints would make awesome pillows, placemats, purses, just about … Read More...
Project: Sympathy Card
Learn to make a simple and elegant sympathy card at the Capture the Moment blog.
-Heather
Looking for more “Sympathy” themed ideas? Check out these supplies on Scrapbook.com
Photographing jewelry
Pearl, The Beading Gem, shares tips (and links) to improve your jewelry photography skills. If you have an Etsy shop, want to submit your work for competition, or just need better pictures to show off your newest piece, then you’ll … Read More...