Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she made beautiful silk flower hairclips. You can vary the look of the flowers by changing out the shape of the bloom, the color, or the number of petals you stack. They’re quick … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt refashion with oversized ribbon letter appliques
Kasia from Szyje no bo to lubie shares a tutorial showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into a tank with ribbon applique spelling out a texting abbreviation in oversized letters. This is such a fun idea, and with so … Read More...
Tutorial: Blooming Brooch with raw edges and handstitching
Leigh Ann from Spincushion shows how to make this gorgeous fabric Blooming Brooch. It’s made from a lightweight sheer fabric, with raw edges and trimmed with contrast-y handstitching. The gray and yellow color palette for her example is FABULOUS! Get … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mornin’ Sunshine mini quilt
Kelly from Pinkadot Quilts shares her entry in her sewing group’s challenge Coffee or Tea and Me. I have some of her background fabric in my stash, what a great choice. And I do love the hair. Read more HERE… Read More...
Tutorial: Photo Mosaic Egg
Follow this tutorial on Photojojo and make a mosaic Easter egg using a favourite photo! They include detailed instructions and step by step photos. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Get it now: Free pattern for 1950’s party apron
From now until April 25, 2011, you can get a free pattern from Bramcost Publications for making this195o’s party apron. It’s made of organdy and trimmed with bias tape. I bet it would also be cute out of a quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: You and Me waterproof picnic mat
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little mini picnic mat. It’s sized just right for two little bodies to share a bite to eat out in the lawn or at the … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Easter Treat Bag
Visit the Paper Gardens Projects blog to learn how to make this adorable Easter treat bag. There is even a free download for the bag and instructions on how to incorporate digital stamps as well. So cute!
-Heather
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Tutorial: Masking With Hot Glue
Lucy Folch teaches you to create a mask using hot glue for use with misting. She also shows that you can then use the mask as an embellishment on a separate project. Click here to go to the tutorial.
PB Inspired Airplane Art
I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read More...
Aging a new wooden toolbox
A little over a year ago, Lacy’s son made a wooden toolbox in shop class. Slightly uneven and completely naked of stain or paint, it was begging for a vintage make over. Lacy set to work painting, crackling, painting some … Read More...
Bunny Cakes on a Stick
As always, I’m a sucker for stuff on sticks. Learn to make these Easter bunny cakes-on-a-stick HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Easter Cupcakes
So bright and fun, learn to make ’em HERE at Tidy Mom.
A SHAMELESS THEFT (of an idea)
Have you heard of ‘pay it forward’ or ‘random acts of kindness’? The idea is that you’ll pass along a good deed or a small gift (like a paperback book) anonymously by placing it in a public place to be … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Freebie: Seamless Notebook Textures
Fuzzimo just released a set of free seamless notebook textures for both personal and commercial use. The set includes 20 papers and is also available in high-res versions. Click here to go to the download
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Tutorial: Restyle Your Scissors
Katie at Punk Projects shows you a simple way you can restyle your scissors to match your scrap room decor! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Getting Cozy With Posie
Getting Cozy With Posie by ChrisAiton
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Tutorial – Repairing Dropped Stitches
From Knit It Now’s Learning Library, this tutorial on repairing dropped stitches.
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