Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pair of fancy work gloves. I doubt the pretty gloves will make washing dishes (or any other kind of housework) actually enjoyable, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Bendy fabric strips
Maya from maya*made shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these aweseome little bendy fabric strips. The idea is so simple, and yet so brilliant! The strips of fabric have wires in them so they can be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flower brooch
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this lovely flower brooch, inspired by a similar piece from Anthropologie. Their version is made from strips of jersey knit and sequins. You can clip … Read More...
Freebie: Instagram Photoshop Action
Kelly at Willette Photography has created a free action for Photoshop to help you get those Instagram photos printed.The action makes an Instagram photo ready for printing on a 4×6 sheet. Click here to go to the download.
HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN
No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..
So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More...
Speckled Easter Egg Cookies
An opportunity to make a big, sweet mess, I love it. These chocolate splattered Easter cookies are perfect for gifting as an edible handmade gift. Make these cookies to create baskets … Read More...
Freebie: Sun SVG File
Download here from BeaOriginal. Compatible with SCAL and MTC
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Freebie: Digital Paper Sampler
Jennifer Conlon is offering this free download of a sampler of three 12×12 papers from her new collection. Click here to go to the download.
Wedding Etiquette {Addressing Invitations}
Addressing your wedding invitations can be a bit confusing! For some basic rules of etiquette regarding this topic check out this great article at Truly Engaging.
Inspiration du Jour – Happy Ending
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DIY Savory & Sweet Favor Bar
What a truly innovative idea for wedding favors! Guests can mix their own flavored sugars and salts to take home from the wide variety of ingredients offered on this savory and sweet favor bar. Create recipes for your guests to … Read More...
DIY Paper Daffodils
Can you believe these gorgeous daffodils are made from egg cartons? Learn how to make these vibrant blooms by following the easy step by step tutorial at Intimate Weddings. Or click here to see a whimsical centerpiece made from … Read More...
Spring Flower Votives Giveaway Winner
Congrats to Bea O. (lucky number 18)! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the spring scented soy votives. I had a blast making them. For anyone who didn’t win that might be interested, I’m still making more for my new Etsy shop … Read More...
How To: Polymer Clay Easter Basket Charm
Jessica Serra offers us this cute how-to for an Easter basket charm! You should definitely take a peak at this clayers blog for other goodies or perhaps a stroll through her Etsy shop.
Tutorial: Baby’s blessing dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It made this beautiful blessing dress for her baby daughter, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. The rosettes at the waist and the double-layered skirt make this … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible fabric Easter basket with criss-cross handles
Misty from Making It ImMACKulate shows how to make this fabric Easter basket with cross-cross handles. It’s reversible, too! Get the how-to.
[photo from Making It ImMACKulate]
Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless summer tunic top
Adrianna from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this sleeveless summer tunic top for girls. She made it out of an … Read More...
Learn to wrap pearl purl
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread demos a goldwork technique — wrapping pearl purl with silk thread. Check out her tute.
Stitch around the corner
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shows how to turn a sharp corner with outline stitch. See her tute.
Learn embroidery basics
Enjoy the latest instalment of Embroidery Basics by Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive). Mollie’s photos are awesome, and she really knows how to explain this stuff. Go to her post.