Celine at Espritpatch made this adorable pair: a mug wrap and coaster for her Garden Bug swap partner. How lucky for her. Go to her POST to read more.
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress or top with an elastic neckline
Kerry from My Life – His Mission shows how to make a pillowcase top or dress. Her necklines is made a little differently than other pillowcase dresses. Instead of a ribbon threaded through casings and tied at the shoulder, her … Read More...
Tiny Mini Cakes
Made from cupcakes. Very clever. Learn to make “Cuppie Cakes” HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog.
Hello Kitty Birthday Party
Check out all the charming details from this adorable Hello Kitty party thrown by Nadege of Prunille fait son show for her daughter’s seventh birthday:the cake, the cake pops, the Hello Kitty macarons…. And pettiskirts for all the girls. Darling. … Read More...
Free Candle Making Books
Candle making can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can also be an expensive one. If you’re new to the craft or just looking to save some money, there are several free eBooks … Read More...
Giveaway: Homemade Living Books
We’re nearing the end of our month’s worth of giveaways for National Craft Month. Lark Crafts generously offered several book titles to our readers with a new book giveaway each week.
This week Lark brings us Homemade Living: Home … Read More...
Cherry Blossom Headband Tutorial
This Cherry Blossom Headband is so sweet to wear this spring when the cherry trees begin to blossom. Make it in any color you like and wear it with anything you desire. Carolyn of “the wishing elephant” has the cutest … Read More...
Chinook Book Dress
Project: Stamped Postage Stamp Charms
Visit the Homespun with Heart blog and learn how to make sweet little postage stamp charms, perfect for card or scrapbook page embellishments, home decor projects or even jewelry!
-Heather
Free patterns over at Superbuzzy
Superbuzzy is one of my favorite online fabric shops and they’ve got some cute free patterns and tutorials as well.
This little Oliver and S girl’s sundress pattern is really cute and would make a nice gift. And most recently, … Read More...
Framed Glass Subway Art
Subway art is very popular. We’ve seen it for holidays, seasons, and themes such as the beach, restaurants, family and tons more. Most subway art is placed on a painted piece of wood or canvas, but Kristyn over at Lil’ … Read More...
6 Pretty Lamp Redos
Need a fresh idea to “brighten” up your lamps? Here are six cool projects, some simple, some a little more intense, but each wonderful. Whether it’s a can of spray paint, some fabric or power tools you use, you can … Read More...
Beatles Themed Birthday Party
The Yellow Submarine Twinkies are what really gets me. Check out the food from this Beatles-Inspired birthday party created by Suzanne of Shepaperie featured on The Hostess with the Mostess blog. Sgt. Dr. Pepper, I am the Eggman deviled … Read More...
33 Cute Cupcakes
Yep, a whole lot of cupcake cuteness over at Family Fun. Find a round-up of 33 ideas for cupcake decorating HERE.
Giveaway: Plaid goodies #2!
National Craft Month is almost over, but I still have more prizes for you! The friendly folks at Plaid Enterprises generously offered two prize packages this month. We’ve already given away one,the second one begins today. One lucky winner will … Read More...
Book review: Twelve by Twelve
This book, Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge
published by Lark Books, is crazy good. Here’s why.
The look: The production quality is first-rate. It’s beautifully bound with a bountiful amount of photographs in its generous 176 pages. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tatted barefoot sandals
TotusMel has posted a tutorial for her signature tatted barefoot sandals on Instructables. See the tute.
Tatting tute: Estimating thread
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda explains how to estimate the amount of thread needed for a project. See her post.
Embroider some inchies
iHanna‘s embroidered inchies are making my fingers itch to stitch. I can think of dozens of applications for these little pretties, from applique to jewelry to greeting-card embellishments. See more on her post.
Getting started with stumpwork and ribbon embroidery
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love has posted an excellent intro to stumpwork and ribbon embroidery, including links to sources of materials. Check it out.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.
Not … Read More...