Ok folks, I have a slew of St. Patrick’s Day goodies in my Inbox to share with you. Ready? First up, Leprechaun pie from Blueprint Crafts! Made with real leprechauns. (Sorry, bad joke, no leprechauns were harmed.) Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a pleated fabric insert to a plain tee
Natalli from Sisterhood of the Crafty Pants shows how she added a pleated insert to a plain tee. It was inspired by a similarly shaped shirt from Anthropologie, though her fabric choice gives her version a decidedly more vintage feel. … Read More...
Get it now: Tohoku Tote pattern for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a special project for her Wake Up Wednesday series. Each week she posts a challenge for her readers to reach out to others in meaningful ways.
This week, she announced that … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho chic patchwork scarf
Daisy Janie shares a free downloadable pattern on their blog showing how to make this pretty boho chic patchwork scarf. The scarf in their example features swatches of their new line, Shades of Grey. Get the free pattern.… Read More...
How to make a doll bed out of a fruit crate
Not only is this project beyond cute, these photos of this doll bed with its sleeping plushie with commentary is beyond adorable. See the great tutorial on how to make a doll bed out of a fruit crate that Elvira … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Ingrid quilt is finished
Krista of Spotted Stones made this top after being inspired by a quilt she saw in the Ingrid Press Festival of Quilts 2009, NEC Birmingham. Go to inspiration quilt. It’s now finished and she’s showing it off. Go see … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt with pieced drop waist
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a little girl’s skirt with a pieced drop waist. The pieces are trimmed with bias tape to make them ‘pop’. Though she shows this on a little girl’s skirt, I don’t … Read More...
Review: L Letterpress from Lifestyle Crafts
I recently got the opportunity to try out a super cool kit from Lifestyle Crafts called the L Letterpress. Letter pressing is the act of inking and debossing paper at the same time, it gives a wonderful clean crisp … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY toddler sweater pants
Gina from The Daily B guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to turn an old sweater into a pair of pants for a baby or toddler. The sweater pants keep legs warm in the colder weather … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ribbon skirt refashion
Misty from Makin’ it imMACKulate shows how she turned a thrifted skirt (adult sized) into a smaller skirt for her daughter. I love the stripes of ribbon that she added to the hem! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Makin’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make these cute and functional Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags. They’re made from vinyl tablecloths and have an easy Velcro closure. Get the tutorial.
*please see her note … Read More...
Freebie: Lucky Printable
You can download this free lucky printable from Stay at Home Artist for last minute St. Patrick’s Day decor. Click here to go to the download.
QUICK AND USEFUL!
I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink. There’s even a nice tutorial. You could make up a batch of these in an evening!
http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html
Looking for more Quick Crochet? Check … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: Lucky Charm Toppers
Paula Gilarde shares the treat bag toppers that she created for St. Patrick’s Day over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog. You can either use her free printable, or follow her instructions form making your own in Photoshop. Click … Read More...
Giveaway: American Crafts Prize Pack
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away this American Crafts Prize Pack from the Hello Sunshine Collection. Entries close Thursday March 17th 2011 at 5pm. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique by Katie Rose
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Paging Regina @ A Chalk in my Pocket: Please contact us to get your Kindle!
Regina, we drew you as the winner of the Kindle giveaway, but you haven’t contact us so far. The deadline is approaching and we would hate to have to draw another winner.
So, please contact us ([email protected]) and claim … Read More...
Super Easy Super Cute Glass Mosaic Tutorial
Sometimes I find myself writing about a lot of glass news that’s for a more advanced crowd. I can’t help myself…that kind of stuff fascinates me so of course I think you’ll be interested too. But I realize sometimes that … Read More...
Teen Starts Man Can Candle Business
13-year-old Hart Main from Ohio started his Man Cans candle business after deciding his sister’s candles smelled too girlie.
He uses recycled soup cans for containers, makes his own labels and his mom helps him with the hot wax.
Some … Read More...
Modern Chic Bridal Shower
Cake, champagne, and cute shoes = a very chic bridal shower! Don’t miss all the fabulous DIY details in this stylish bridal shower created by Jen Campbell of Green Wedding Shoes for A Subtle Revelry. You’ll be inspired the … Read More...