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...
6 DIY Beach Crafts
Since I’ve started changing my bathroom over to a beach themed decor, I’ve been keeping my eye out for beach themed projects. I love seahorses, sand dollars, seashells and starfish, but really anything beach themed is super cool to me. … Read More...
Keeping a Candle Making Journal
A candle making journal
is necessary when you’re experimenting with different candle wax
formulas, shapes, scents and wicks
.
You’ll want to record some of these things in your candle journal: type of wax used, whether there were any additives, … Read More...
Precious paper
Paper is truly a versatile medium. Paper can be anything from a common office supply to the source for great inspiration through literary works. Lark Jewelry & Beading recently featured an unusual use for paper – a gallery of paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Little birdie kitchen towel and hot pad
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a matching kitchen towel and hot pad set. She starts with two matching towels; one remains a tea towel, and the other gets remade into a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Kids’ shorts with pockets
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a pair of kids’ shorts with pockets. Make them for boys or for girls for awesome summer playgear. Get the tute.
[photo from Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen flowers throw pillow
Head over to The Purl Bee for how to make this pretty flower throw pillow. The base is made from linen (yum!) with raw-edged fabric flowers (yum!) hand stitched in a grid pattern across the front. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Handmade Wedding Ideas
Anne Burton shares a wealth of wonderful ideas for a handmade wedding on the Handmadeology blog! A hand painted aisle runner, centerpieces that double as gifts, and unique seating cards are just a few of the custom details Anne shares … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Frames
Download some wonderful frames and borders for free from Dover Publishing. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We … Read More...
Still Space Available in Heather and Caitlin’s Class at Corning!!
The other day I wrote about the fact that Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde were teaching at Corning. It’s so cool. And I speak from experience since Heather is teaching a class this weekend at my studio. You have … Read More...