Independent craft blog since 2007
Learn to make these mortarboard cupcake toppers from chocolate squares and chocolate peanut butter cups HERE at Domestic Charm.
Um did someone say peanut butter cups
? These graduation cupcakes or cupcake toppers are so quick and easy to … Read More...
Not only will you find free printable jam labels, but a recipe for Blueberry Blackberry Lime Jam and a charming illustration that breaks down canning into three easy steps. Definitely feeling the urge to pull out my mason jars. Find … Read More...
Love this sophisticated, pearl-like updated version of a candy necklace. Plus, the cellophane keeps bees at bay. Learn to turn candy into a necklace with cellophane and twine HERE at Homework.
After a request from a tornado victim in Alabama enquiring about products related to disasters, Ali Edwards created this set of hand written word brushes. She is offering them as a free download on her blog. Click here to … Read More...
Christina at Intimate Weddings sent over this cute idea for favors for younger wedding guests: melted crayons! Bundle the crayons up with a notepad or coloring book and you’ll have a fun activity kids will love.
When making candles, there’s always a risk that the wax might become dirty or have specks in it, which can ruin the final product. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to filter dirty candle wax so that it can … Read More...
Christina, aka “Crafty Nanny,” is the winner of 500 Silver Jewelry Designs: The Powerful Allure of a Precious Metal
from Lark Jewelry & Beading! Thank you to everyone for playing! You can still win 5 more great books from Lark … Read More...
Husqvarna Viking announces the debut of their new Designer Diamond deLuxe sewing and embroidery machine. The Designer Diamond deLuxe provides all the functionality of previous Designer Diamond machines but has the added deLuxe Stitch System.
“[The deLuxe Stitch System] portions … Read More...
Rae from Made by Rae shares a tutorial at Grosgrain for making this zippered wristlet. She created the striking chevron design by piecing together striped fabric at just the right angles. Love it! You can get the pattern from Made … Read More...
All you ever wanted to know about cotton!
This beautifully boxed assortment of our Pima, Acala, Brown, & Green cottons will get you started learning about cotton.
Also included is a brass Tahkli spindle, ideal for spinning all our cottons. … Read More...
Stretchy shirred fabric can be quickly and easily made into summer sundresses, tops, and skirts. You can buy fabric already shirred at the chain fabric stores, but the selection is limited and it can be really expensive. Debbie from Squiggly … Read More...
Erin from Sutton Grace shows how to make a girl’s ruffle playdress, inspired by a similar dress at Mini-Boden. It’s made from a soft t-shirt knit with easy shirring at the waist and rows of ruffled fabric at the neckline. … Read More...
This is a free pattern from Ravelry. You can find a link to this hat pattern as well as the modifications, HERE on PieKnits!
This Gnarly Knitted Skeleton is unbelievable. Every bone appears to be perfect. I can’t imagine how long this had to take Ben Cuevas to create. He has an amazing knowledge of anatomy and just where each bone goes and its … Read More...
Thanks to Beadwright‘s Nicole Campanella for her recent post about Sue Horiner’s bead store, Murphys Bead Gallery, or I would have missed Sue’s fabulous work! Take a look at Nicole’s post about Sue, her store, and what Sue is … Read More...
Oh to be so very very perfect a cookie decorator as Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn to decorate bandana print cookies HERE and camoflauge print cookies HERE.
Planning a scrabble themed wedding? Don’t miss this free download for a save the date featuring scrabble tiles! Visit The Pretty Blog to get the download.
Stunning photography highlights this gorgeous bird theme wedding featured at One Stylish Bride! Visit the site for more inspiration and for links to all the resources.
1 small muslin drawstring bag (you can usually get these at craft stores)
dried lavender flowers
2-3 drops lavender essential oil
Fill the muslin bag with the dried lavender and add the essential oil. Close the bag … Read More...
