Elizabeth Hartman at Oh Fransson! says there’s no deadline for joining her Paintbox Quilt-Along. I’ve seen Paintbox quilts across the blogosphere and love them all. Get details for joining and making your own Paintbox Quilt here.
Cake and Cookie Decorating Resource in the UK
Over on my other blog I get a lot lot lot of questions from overseas readers (I’m in the US, so “overseas” meaning “not in the US”) about where to find supplies. Recently I had a reader from South America … Read More...
From my studio last week: April 4, 2011
My sewing plans for last week included a home dec tutorial and a little something for myself. That plan only partially worked out.
The home dec item was the ridiculous TV Tutu that I shared with y’all on April Fools’ … Read More...
FREE pattern, Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Hot Pads
This is such a good idea to keep our tabletops free from hot pan scorch marks. Sometimes “The Purl-Bee” gets a new product in that is so universally adored by their entire staff of Purl Soho that they know … Read More...
How to make a modern art style decorated gift bag and bow
Over at Alexa’s blog The Swell Life there is a swell tutorial on how to use recycled magazine pages to transform a plain gift bag into this modern art style one.
DIY Mini Cupcake Stand
A-dor-a-ble. Had to break that one into syllables. Find step-by-step photo guide to making these mini cupcake stands HERE at Sweetly Sweet, and find the free pdf HERE, and lastly check out the Sweetly Sweet party printable etsy … Read More...
Pringles from Around the World
Pringles
have always been my favorite potato chip, and it’s not just the packaging that got me. But I had no idea how many flavors existed. Considering I stick with regular exclusively, I will likely never try beef kabob pringles, … Read More...
Bunny Roll Roundup
… from Be Different Act Normal. Check out the collection of cuteness HERE. Shown are bunny buns from Rhodes.
Construction Paper Bird’s Nest
It’s been a while since I did a ‘messy’ craft with my children, and I think this craft is just the thing to get us back in the groove of getting downright dirty! A Tale of Two Moms and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered Pocket Jacket for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making this super cute, super stylish cropped jacket for little girls. I’m loving those gathered pockets!! Get the tute.
[photo from Me Sew Crazy]
Mini Tour at Chez Larsson
Benita at Chez Larsson takes you on a mini tour of her studio space, showing how her craft supplies are organised in drawers. Click here to go to her post.
Free pattern: Cotton Candy Kitty softie
The folks at Sew4Home share a free pattern and tutorial for making their Cotton Candy Kitty softie. They made theirs from minky fabric, so it’s super soft and cuddly. Get the pattern and tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...
Tutorial: Tab Tunic Shirt
Caroline from Sew Together shows how to combine a plain t-shirt with a fun cotton woven print to create the Tab Tunic Shirt. She uses the cotton print to make a contrast yoke at the neck and tabs on the … Read More...
Project: Easter Bunny Card
Tutorial: Folded fabric strap
Vanessa Kirsch from Kirschbits shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a folded fabric strap. I love this method for making a strap because it doesn’t involve having to turn a super long skinny tube inside out. … Read More...
Free pattern: Floppy eared Bunny Purse
Deborah Raymond from Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute floppy-eared bunny purse. The long bunny ears become the straps of the purse. Sooo cute!! Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations… Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Crafts
Turn decorated Easter eggs into crafts and decor with this roundup HERE at All You. Shown are Easter egg vases, garland, and menu cards.
Freebie: Fillable Vintage Labels
Not only are these printable labels free, but you can type your own text in! Click here to download from Worldlabel.com
Tutorial: Scrappy Spring Tree
Two Girls…Being Crafty shares the directions for making this tree with patterned paper leaves. Click here to go to the tutorial on Everyday Mom Ideas.
Inspiration du Jour – Just Chalkin’
Just Chalkin’ by Saracicle
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