Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple envelope style cover for a throw pillow. With no complicated closures, you can make one up in a snap and give a quick style … Read More...
Penland giveaway ends Sunday
If you haven’t entered for a chance to win these two inspiring books from Lark, do it now! Leave a comment at the original post to enter. The giveaway ends Sunday, July 3.
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap in just 5 steps
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a reusable sandwich wrap. The wraps fold around the sandwich and are held closed with a simple Velcro closure. They’re quick and easy to make – just … Read More...
Tip: Nicer Cut Edges
Sometimes it can be difficult when cutting out your stamped images to cut a nice looking cut edge. Here’s helpful tip from Paper Crafts by Candice for getting a cleaner looking edge. Click here for her tip.
-Heather
Red, White and Blue Popsicles
A little more red, white and blue… this time in the form of a popsicle. Learn to make blueberry, strawberry and yogurt popsicles HERE at babble.
Tutorial: 5-strand braided headband from old t-shirts
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle old t-shirts into 5-strand braided headbands. The 5 strand braid creates a wider band than most braided headbands. Cute! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Freebie | July 4th Printable Pinwheel Template
Free from Sissy Print today you can download this printable template for a 4th of July themed pinwheel. Just print, cut out and follow the instructions to form the pinwheel. Click here to go to the download.
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Steampunk Wedding Cakes
The End of School Necklace
I love BlockPartyPress’ pieces and this one is no exception. I was looking for the perfect end of school necklace and found this, which is probably a better back to school necklace. I promise to find something more fun-fun-fun … Read More...
Masculine Scented Chunk Candles from Woofwax
For anyone looking for more masculine candle smells, Woofwax.com creates cool chunky scented candles.
The chunk candles are hand poured at Caperton Candle Company in Calico Rock, Arkansas. It’s an attractive look because different colors blend into unique patterns after … Read More...
Rustic Wedding with Asian Flair
Vibrant shades of red, white, and teal and a dash of Asian style make this rustic wedding unique! Get all the details at Pretty Little Weddings.
Cocolo – The Ethical Chocolate Review – A Must Read For Lovers Of Chocolate
Cocolo’s philosophy is simple – to create the best natural, ethical and delicious chocolate. I consider myself to be quite the connoisseur when it comes to chocolate. I have eaten and enjoyed many different types over the years. I came … Read More...
Hollow Bead Tutorial…from Cecilia Cohen
Over at Cratfside they’ve shared a tutorial on how to make a hollow glass bead from the new book by bead maker Cecilia Cohen. Her new book is called The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working … Read More...
Upcoming Bullseye Glass Events in Portland
If you’re in the Portland area in the next few months check out some of the artist talks, demonstrations and other events Bullseye Glass is putting on. My lovely readers know I’ve recently been up there for BE Con so … Read More...
Wedding Corsage Tutorial
Divya created a lacy wrist corsage that would make a thoughtful gift for any bride or her bridesmaids! Get the tutorial by visiting Divya’s blog Jewels of Sayuri.
6 Fun Projects for the 4th of July
If you love decorating for the Fourth of July but don’t want to spend a fortune on store-bought decorations, these 6 fun projects for the 4th of July are a lovely way to add handmade charm to your home, porch, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelet
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at She Wears Flowers with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bracelet out of scrap fabrics. The fabric pieces are twisted and rolled into beads, so it’s a perfect choice … Read More...
Free Pattern – Hoppin’ Hat
Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s swimsuit cover-up from knit fabric
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a hooded swim coverup from knit fabric, inspired by a similar cover-up from JCrew. So cute!! I’m loving the contrast trim and the fun flower embellishments! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Cloth napkins with mitered corners
Prudent Baby shows how to make a cloth napkin with pretty mitered corners. Their method makes use of one of my most favorite sewing notions – the temprorary marking pen – to get the corners crisp and clean. Get the … Read More...