Here’s a fun project to keep the kids busy this summer. Stamp on shrink plastic and let them make their own personalized key chains. Visit the My Stamp Box blog for directions. (be sure to carefully supervise the heating … Read More...
Stacey Lane, Studio Jeweler
Since there’s one more day to enter for your chance to win the Penland books, here is also an opportunity to see work from one of Penland’s instructors. I came across these charming rings by Stacey on Amy Tavern’s … Read More...
Vodka Pops
Vodka pops while lounging by the pool? And Grey Goose vodka pops no less? If you aren’t going to be hanging at Fontainebleau in Miami any time soon, make your own HERE at the Miami New Times. {spotted on… Read More...
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Oreo Cakester Burgers
More sweet burgers from store-bought goodies… This time, Oreo Cakester
s turned sliders. Learn to make them HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Tutorial: 10-minute t-shirt skirt for kids
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quick t-shirt skirt for girls. Quick, as in it takes just 10 minutes. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Get the how-to… Read More...
Congratulations to Candy!
She’s the winner of Tapestry Bead Crochet! Thanks to everyone for playing. I’m going to start some new giveaways this weekend, so keep looking for your chance to win!
Tutorial: Flag monogram 4th of July shirts
Kelli from Random Thoughts From A Supermom shows how she made these 4th of July themed monogram shirts. What an absolutely cute idea! She used her Silhouette digital cutter to line up the fabric in a flag motif and cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered tote with vinyl window
Beth from Project: Project guest blogs in Lizzie House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a boxy zippered tote. A clear vinyl window on one side gives you a peek at the contents. Awesome! Get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Making a ruffle
Jenny from The Southern Institute guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a post all about making ruffles. If you’re a beginning sewer and have been wondering how to gather fabric for skirts or ruffle … Read More...
Technique: Masked Background
Kathy at the Daily Marker blog shares her process for making this adorable card, using a masking technique for her background. Such a bright and cheery card!
-Heather
Tutorial: Casual Summer Baggies for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of little gir’s Casual Summer Baggies, a longish pair of loose-fitting shorts. They’re both practical and cute! A simple foldover knit waistband is easy to construct and comfortable to … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Inspiration: Patchwork Hippie Jacket
Check out this eBay auction item from a Swedish seller – a patchwork hippie dress jacket I found at Wearable Art Pinterest. Quilters, if you have any ambition to sew a garment, why not take a blouse or light … Read More...
Scrap Your Stash | Fabric key chains
Jen from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living with Punks with a tutorial showing how to make key chains from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.
Happy 4th of July from IQF, a Lone Star quilt
From the International Quilt Festival Corporate Collection, they wish everyone a great 4th of July weekend. Read more about the quilt on their Facebook page.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on Etsy and … Read More...
Colour de Verre Workshops at D&L Art Glass Supply
This sounds like so much fun!! I love the Colour de Verre molds. They make glass casting easy and fun. Just fill with frit and fire it in your kiln. And they make so many cool molds. Many options. Well … Read More...
Free blackwork pattern book
Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery by Ianthe d’Averoigne is available as a free download from String or Nothing. She says,
… Read More...The entire thing is 40 pages long, with 35 plates of designs
Tutorial: Lined basket from an old Easter basket
Would you believe that this lined basket started out as an Easter basket? You know, the cheapy multicolored ones with the super tall handles? Jayna from Bellabyte and Behind the Studio shows how she transformed the inexpensive basket with a … Read More...