I have a folder on my desktop called Things to Try, don’t you? Well so do Amy from Ameroonie Designs and Gwen from Gwenny Penny. They are celebrating their mutual birth month of May by committing to get some … Read More...
There Are No Words….
To describe the lusciousness of these colors! The name of the colorway is Peace Park, and you can find it at the Flat Branch Fiberworks Page, HERE
Yummy!!
Sewing Pattern: Old School Shorts from fun cotton prints
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a pair of Old School Shorts. You know, the ones like you wore to gym class way back in the day? (Oh, wait a minute, maybe I’m showing my age…) These … Read More...
Tutorial: File Folder Mini
Learn how to make this mini album using manila file folders from Melissa at Bursts of Creativity. She takes you step by step through the process. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for … Read More...
Free pattern: Carolina dress for little girls
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love … Read More...
Tutorial: Use novelty fabrics to make a concentration game
Novelty fabrics are so much fun to collect, but can be difficult to use in projects. You can use the images as appliques, but you’ll have LOTS of images left over. Here’s another idea: use the images from novelty fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Button down peasant shirt refashion
Dora from Show Tell Share shows how she refashioned a button down shirt into a peasant blouse. She removed the button placket from the bottom portion of the shirt, but kept it at (and the collar) at the top. A … Read More...
Tip: Creative Use for Stamps
It’s fun to use a stamp in a way in really wasn’t intended for. For example Kelly Marie from Lawn Fawn shares a creative video using a snowflake stamp to make a doily image, very clever! Click here for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille capri jeans
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she turned two pairs of old jeans into one pair of capri jeans with fabulous faux chenille texture on the legs. Brilliant! And sooo cute! This would also be a great way to … Read More...
Freebie: Word Art Quote
This quote by Kahlil Gibran would be perfect for projects about Earth Day, or any other nature related project. Click here to download the printable from A Matter of Memories
CHARTED PICTURE AFGHANS
Are you a fan of charted crochet designs? If so, Bendy Carter has created a book that is perfect for you!
This is Bendy’s latest crochet book. She has authored quite a few before, titles which will likely be familiar … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Printable
Jennifer Conlon of J.Conlon and Sons is sharing this free printable Spring Poster. She also introduces her new Spring digital kit. Click here to go to the download.
Society6 – Art Prints
Society 6 is another good place to look for art on the web. you can buy prints on poster paper or printed on canvas and stretched on a frame.
Tutorial: Making Layered Tags
Sandy Ang shares the process she used for making these layered tags using products from Pink Paislee and Crate Paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Hope
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Gold Gatsby-Inspired Wedding Glamour
For luxurious and elegant inspiration don’t miss this glamorous wedding featured at The Sweetest Occasion! The gilded birch bark backdrop, soft candlelight, and gilded details create a sophisticated ambience that’s simply stunning.
Free charts: Bookmarks
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...
Traveling and Clay
Later this week I’m running away.
Actually, I’ll be heading out to teach a class up north. This is very cool, I’m a big fan of teaching. The cute little polymer clay suitcase ring was a sweet take on the … Read More...
Bottle Cap Candle Crafts
I had to share these great candle holders made out of bottle caps made by Kenyan artisans. What a fun way to recycle and turn trash into art! You can find more at Swahili Imports.
If you’d like to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Foldover elastic
I’m a little nervous posting this. It’s my very-first-ever-video-tutorial-grand-debut. But it’s about foldover elastic and you guys know how much I love me some foldover! I use it in my Peek-A-Boo Shoulder shirts, in my Slouchy Shirts, on … Read More...