Not only is this a fabulous idea, included in the great tutorial is a great NTM (new to me) product iron-on vinyl! Pop on over to Vanessa’s blog Punkin Patterns for her super tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
Article: Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
The latest in the Occasionally Technical Tuesday series from Karen Waldron is titled apertures and shutter speeds and iso (oh my!). In this post Karen comprehensively covers these three aspects – known as the exposure triangle – and supports … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-Way Ruffle Skirt and Dress
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can use ruffle fabric to make her 3-Way Ruffle Skirt/Dress. Because she’s using fabric with the ruffles already on it, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Getting Better Focus
Ariana from Becoming Mom discusses how to get better focus in your photos. She covers the two main focusing issues 1) Focusing technique and 2) Settings (aperture/depth of field and shutterspeed), using examples and helpful diagrams. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial: Belted throw pillow
Andrea from Lush Stuff shows how to make this beautiful throw pillow with a gathered sash running from corner to corner. A brooch in the center gathers it together and adds sparkle. Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...
Freebie: Fairies
Download some gorgeous fairy images free from Dover Publication by clicking here. Won’t these be so much fun to color?
-Heather
Tutorial: No-sew wired fabric flower
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a pretty spring bloom from fabric and wire, no sewing required. Each petal is made from a different fabric, giving it a wonderfully scrappy look. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Giveaway: 6 pack Krylon spray paint 3!
I know your loving National Craft Month so far! Here’s our third giveaway pack from our friends at Krylon. We are giving away a total of FOUR 6-packs of their fabulous spray paint with a new winner each week. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Carrot treat Easter pouch
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s fleece pants
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a pair of child’s fleece pants. The fleece pants would be so warm for the colder months. Or, make this same pattern out of a lighter weight knit for the warmer months. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick Photo Editing
Celine Navarro shows how you can quickly edit a digital photo in Adobe Photoshop to make it brighter and boost the colour. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Studio Calico blog.
PRETTY ROSE PILLOW
Have you been in a Pier One Store lately? I haven’t been in one in years despite the fact that I always see interesting things there. And, like Tristan whose tutorial I’m featuring in this article, I often come away … Read More...
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Article: 10 Tips for Project 365
Myra Chercio discusses 10 Ways to be Succesful with Project 365 on the Capture your 365 website. She covers planning, how to file your digital photos, being part of a community and more. Click here to go to the article.
Articles: Buying an SLR Camera and Choosing Lenses
Karen Waldron of Chookooloonks has started a new series on her blog called Ocassionally Technical Tuesdays. In these first two posts she discusses How to Buy an SLR Camera and How to Choose a Lens. If you’re thinking of … Read More...
It’s Photo Friday!
Today it’s all about photography! Look for links to articles about purchasing a camera and lenses, editing photos, learning exposure concepts and more. And if there is a photo related issue you want to learn more about, let me know … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – New ‘Do
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Wedding Table Numbers
Custom table numbers are a fun way to personalize your wedding reception. Click on the links below for a variety of creative table number ideas!
Illuminated Table Numbers {Intimate Weddings}
6 Pretty Burlap Projects
I love burlap, and apparently I am not alone. There are tons of ways to incorporate this wonderful fabric into your projects. Here are just a few projects to inspire you!
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Where to buy bulk Wood People Pegs
Casey’s Wood website has good cheap blank wooden peg doll forms. These would be fun to paint!
Oh, and here’s a cute tutorial on how to make your very own wooden peg doll family from Dollar … Read More...