I enjoy discovering wonderful small stamp companies that I’ve never heard of and sharing them with you. Recently I’ve been coming across lots from England and luckily most will ship world wide. Here’s another great find from across the pond, … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box Easter Basket
Bethany sent in this link to the post over at her blog Dream-it-make-it that she shared her tutorial on how to make an Easter basket out of a shoe box. I like how the square shape of the box contrasts … Read More...
Mixed Metallic Wedding Inspiration
I couldn’t resist posting about another gorgeous entry in the Inspired Creations contest at The Sweetest Occasion! A mix of shimmery metallics with pops of bright fuschia make this wedding elegant and glamourous. Lotus pods add texture, and little … Read More...
Burlap + Bling Wedding Inspiration
A dreamy neutral color palette along with the rustic charm of burlap and the sparkle of candlelight lends an air of romance and charm to this beautiful wedding! The Sweetest Occasion recently hosted an Inspired Creations contest, and this … Read More...
The 2011 Washington Post Peeps Show Finalists
It’s here!! It’s here!! Some people anxiously await their newspaper for things like important news, election results, or the weather. I anxiously await the results of the yearly Peeps Show contest from my local paper, The Washington Post. The contest … Read More...
A Jelly Bean that looks like Kate Middleton
Yeah, I’d say Royal Wedding fever is peaking. Check out this story on The Telegraph UK about a man who found a jelly bean with a striking resemblance to soon-to-be-a-princess Kate Middleton. Want it? It’ll be auctioned on ebay.
Rice Krispie Treat Chick Pops
Find the tutorial to make Rice Krispie treat hatching egg and chick pops HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Sweet, Little Carrot Patch
Made from store-bought cookies and candies. And it’s teeny, tiny, just the size of a Bisco. See how to make it HERE at Yesterday on Tuesday.
Tutorial: Taggie Binkie Clip
Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make a Taggie Binkie Clip. The clip keeps a baby’s pacifier from dropping on the ground, while the little ribbon tags are an intriguing surface for small fingers. (If you’re concerned … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing on knits
LiEr from ikat bag shares an article on her blog explaining the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go with stretchy fabrics, then her article is a must-read. Read all … Read More...
Project and Free Template: Pop Up Easter Card
Download a free printable template and find complete instructions on how to make this beautiful 3-D Pop Up Eater Egg Card from Leigh S-B Designs.
-Heather
Tutorial: Making your own ePatterns
Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns. From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.
Free pattern: Dolly mermaid tail
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mermaid tail for a doll. With an elastic waist, it’s easy to put on and take off. Depending on the size … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomers
The Sewing Dork shares a tutorial showing how to make Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomers. The rows of ruffles across the backside of these bloomers are sooo cute! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Sewing Dork]
Spring Training at Ella Publishing
Ella Publishing invites you to set aside 20 minutes a day from April 25 through May 7 to join in the fun, education, and inspiration during their Spring Training Session. This two-week marathon ends on National Scrapbooking Day and includes … Read More...
Review: Everyday Scrapbooking
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the Ella Publishing e-book Scrapbooking the Everyday. Click here to go to the review.
Inspiration du Jour – Sunday
New needlepoint app
Ruth Schmuff of Not your Grandmother’s Needlepoint clues us in to a new smart-phone app based on Sandra Arthur’s Shapes of Needlepoint. She says, “What a great system, you can search by shape, name or thread count. No more wondering … Read More...
Class: Techniques in Overdyed Threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is offering a new class in using overdyed threads effectively. She says,
… Read More...My new class, beginning in early June is designed to teach you many wonderful techniques you can use with these popular threads.
Free bookmark charts
Agi of The world according to Agi shares the patterns for these two beautiful cross-stitch bookmarks. Get the charts.