Over on Punk Projects Dom from Crafted is showing how you can use clear acetate or acrylic to make a custom template that you can use over and over. If you don’t have a die cutting machine, or a die … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Bliss
Nasturtium Pesto and Goat Cheese Crostini
I can’t wait to try making nasturtium pesto!
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Easter Candle Making Project Ideas
I found an easy Easter egg candle making project that involves using the actual shell for the mold. Then you shoot a syringe full of wax into a small hole at the top of the shell. For the full project … Read More...
Use T-stitch for an airy fill
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, recommends T-stitch as “an open, airy needlepoint stitch…as a filling in areas where you would like the canvas to show through.” Find out more from her blog post.
Superhero tatting?
Oooooo! Look what TotusMel found: Tatting on the cover of a comic! Find out more from her Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense blog post.
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
… Read More...For the past 4 months, I’ve been working on Rabbitat, a large (24″ x 30″) fabric relief piece. It started as a simple driftwood house, then I added a rabbit topiary and over time
6 Pretty Springtime Wreaths
Easter weekend is just about here, so now is a great time to spruce up your front door with a springtime wreath. There are quite a few pretty designs out there, I’ve gathered a few that caught my eye recently. … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral love applique tee
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how she created this fun floral love tee. The oversized letters are cut from a floral fabric and appliqued on an existing t-shirt. Get the tute to make one of your own.
[photo from Maybe … Read More...
Join Orna for Thread Gatherings
Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi Tube Dress for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares her response to the What Would You Make creative challenge at Lil Blue Boo. She used the fabric she was given to make this girl’s shirred maxi dress, and posts a tutorial showing how … Read More...
A dozen charts from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl has put together a booklet of the 12 redwork cross-stitch heart samplers shown here. And you get two bonus charts with purchase! Get the PDF download for just US$12.50 from her Etsy shop.
Ed. note: I get … Read More...
Great idea: Monogrammed mug rug
Leena of Creative instincts improvised this personalized mug rug for her toddler. Smart! Make one for each member of your family. You’ll make them feel special, and you’ll get the fringe benefit of protecting your furniture. See Leena’s post.
Restoration Hardware Inspired Pillow
I love number projects. I have quite a few saved to show you! Here’s just one of many, this great numbered pillow made by Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage. She gives you a full tutorial on how to … Read More...
Lariats from Jessica’s Jewelier
Jessica might not have been able to pronounce jewelry as a wee one, hence the name “Jewelier.” Now that’s she’s grown up and making her own wearable-art lariats, she’s sure to please young and old. I love this one in … Read More...
Oink, Oink!
This super-cute little piglet will sit on your desk and cheer you up. She’s not messy and won’t eat very much. Totally potty trained, she’ll be your best friend!
Make her yourself, from this free pattern over at the Spud … Read More...
Box Chain Pendant and Ring
This kids craft is perfect for Earth Day in that you can use your best ‘or worst’ junk mail to make them! Why not make these cute little pendants and rings, and wear them on Earth Day to remind yourself … Read More...
Make Your Own Bangles
Decoupaging is a great way to dress up just about anything, including bracelets! Hit the dollar store or thrift store and find some plain Jane bangles, then dress them up using Mod Podge and different types of embellishments and you’ll … Read More...
Celebration: Stamping at 2 Peas
Two Peas in a Bucket is celebrating with “30 Days of Stamping and Cardmaking” for the entire month of April. Each day features something new with videos, tips, techniques, challenges, ideas, prizes and more. Those Peas are so talented! Click … Read More...