Maria at Bubblegum and Duct Tape shows the steps to making this miniature book pendant. This would make a lovely gift for a scrapbooker! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Carried in my Heart
Colourful in Canada
I taught a class on polymer clay in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories (in Canada) this weekend. One of my students had the cutest little bug pin on and when she said she’d bought it in the closest city I knew … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s Draughtsman’s Pouch art tote
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make her Kid’s Draughtsman’s Pouch. The small tote has pockets on the outside for crayons or art pencils, and opens up to show pockets for notebooks and journals. I’m loving the ruffled handles … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans bib apron
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron. The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils. … Read More...
Gwendolyn Magee – Art Quilts
I saw this post about Gwendolyn Magee and her beautiful quilt work on Black Threads. Her art quilts are amazing and you can check out her portfolio here and her blog here and her textiles in history website … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric postcards
This is an older post, but still worthy. In it Becky from Patchwork Posse teaches how to make fabric postcards from choosing stiffener to finishing. For quilters, postcards are a perfect way to use up scraps. Get the tute.
A call to play nicer – Mod v Trad revisited
Kristen from Sew, Mama, Sew! extends an olive branch (or should I say quilting needle) to Sandi Walton of Piecemeal Quilts. Sandi is the author of the now infamous blog post where she used the “D” word in reference … Read More...
Free needlepoint charts
Craft swap “Initially Yours” at Cherry World
It’s a Very Cherry World is hosting a craft swap Initially Yours. She describes it,
… Read More...Participants will be paired with another person and, what you will do is, make something for them using only their first initial. (ex., S
Free cross-stitch charts
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats
Everything created by raspberri cupcakes is just so divine. Find rainbow Rice Krispie treats HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on … Read More...
Wonder Woman Cookies
Pretty amazing, right? When I spotted these Wonder Woman cookies at Bake at 350, I immediately returned to my childhood family room, watching Lynda Carter spin into character and jump ever so high. Sigh. I always wanted Wonder Woman Underoos, … Read More...
Free Springtime Craft Tutorial: Felt Daffodils
Abbyjane, blogger of “While She Naps”, has the loveliest tutorial on how to create these stunning felt Daffodils and what more delightful flower to celebrate Mother’s Day. Abbyjane is also the author of The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make … Read More...
Fruit Flower Pops
Such an easy, clever, healthy idea. Turn fruit into daisy pops HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Soul Mama, a Fresh giveaway and discount
Soul Mama is hosting a Fresh Squeezed fabric giveaway. Also to celebrate Mother’s Day Fresh Squeezed is offering 20% off entire purchase through May 11th. Get details here.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Paperbag Skirt
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Adventures … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed fabric flower
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fringed flower embellishment. It’s made from fabric, but there’s no sewing involved. Get the tute.
[photo from Two Peas in a … Read More...
Tips for Using Shrink Plastic
Shrink Plastic is a versatile and enjoyable crafting material that can be used to create a wide range of DIY projects. Whether you’re looking to make scrapbooking embellishments, unique jewelry pieces, stylish home decor items, fun kids’ crafts, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Front Tie Spring Dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Front Tie Spring Dress. She gives dimensions to make one in a size 5T, but she also tells how to figure the dimensions for any size child to … Read More...