Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Decorate Your Spring Wreaths with Carrots!
With cardboard, yarn and tacky glue, this is a perfect project for your kids.
Check out how, on Homework: Etceteras Blog! HERE
Sand & Shell Wedding Favor Candles
If you’re having a beach themed wedding, this sand and seashell candle would make a perfect little wedding favor to offer guests.
If not, they’d still look pretty in many other settings. I’m nowhere near the beach, and that may … Read More...
Celtic Look Pendants Tutorial
Another free goodie at Sculpey: This tutorial for a Celtic looking pendant which offers a little more sophisticated Irish / St. Patrick’s appeal.
Tutorial: Scrap fabric camera case
Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with pleated ruffle and waist sash
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist.
It’s part of the Sew A Dress For … Read More...
How to make St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Luminaries and folded magazine page pouches
Can you believe this pretty little paper pouch is made from a recycled magazine page? Well it is and if you would like to make some too (because who could make just one?) pop on over to Mel Designs for … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow applique and pleated lace cardigan
Jen from iCandy Handmade tells how she turned a pullover sweater into an embellished cardigan, with pleated lace around the neck and a fabulous appliqued bow. It was inspired by a similar cardigan at ModCloth, which is no longer available. … Read More...
Free template: Envelope to store sewing patterns
Heather from Heather’s Handmade and Me Making Do shares a free template for making an envelope to store all of the sewing patterns you download and print. The handmade envelopes are sooo much cuter than the ones you get at … Read More...
And The Soapy Love Gift Box Set Winner Is…………….
Thank – you to all who entered. I had a slight glitch with Australian versus US Calendar Dates – so for those of you that entered on my post last night about final chance to enter before competition closes I … Read More...
Lollipop Cake Toppers
Decorate a cake in seconds with lollipops. Maybe more if you count the unwrapping. Find the idea HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
and the salt dough winner is…
…Ruth Hill! Thanks to everyone for playing. Check back soon for more tutorials and chances to win for National Craft Month.
Last call for 2011 Bead Star Entries
Have you read Bead Star? Published annually by Interweave, Bead Star is the first of its kind showcasing only prize-winning designs. The grand prize winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Fest Santa Fe … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Wedding Favors
Melony Bradley sent in a link to these adorable bird’s nest wedding favors filled with jelly beans. A perfect touch for spring bridal showers and weddings! Click here to visit Mel Designs for a complete tutorial.
Tutorial: Bow tie neck pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this bow tie neck pillow. The shape of the pillow supports and cradles your neck – perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Cupcake Anatomy
I heart this chart. Find it HERE at Endless Simmer.
New Blog – KnitSteve
I’ve just found a new blog! I love knitting blogs, and look for and read them constantly. I use Google Reader, myself, it gathers up all of my subscriptions and deposits them in one place. Just like that! Just that … Read More...
Freebie: St Patty’s Printables
Tutorial: Simple fabric box
Violetta from Violet Elephant shows how to make a simple fabric box. You can make them in any size, depending on what you wnat to use them for. Make a smaller one as a threadcatcher, or a larger one as … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear zippered pouch with fun foam letters
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how she created this clear zippered pouch to store her son’s Lego blocks. She vinyl pouch travels easily in a busy bag and stands up better than a plain ziploc … Read More...