From now until April 2, 2011, Bramcost Publications is offering a free downloadable pattern for a 1950’s flower petal hat and matching purse. While I don’t see myself ever being able to pull of the hat, the purse could definitely … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bag with pleated handle
Sibylle from Fun.Ky.Time shows how she created this awesome ruffled bag out of an inexpensive canvas apron. She added in some of her own fabric for the ruffles and handle, plus som vintage ric rac and trim. The result is … Read More...
Rechargeable Battery Votive Candles
Smart Candle is offering an alternative to candle flames for weddings with their rechargeable votive battery candles.
Use them for longer lasting centerpieces in fire free candle displays. This is a wonderful alternative, because who wants to worry about ribbon, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Girls overalls from maternity jeans
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a girl’s overall outfit inspired by the book Charlotte’s Web. Here’s the genius part – she made those overalls out of a pair of her … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fragments Charms
Visit the Paper Crafting Place blog and learn how to use Tim Holtz’ Fragments and The Greeting Farm stamps and turn them into cool stamped charms, these are just darling!
-Heather
How to make a cute inside tree decoration to hang cute things
Over at the blog Creating Really Awesome Free Things (C.R.A.F.T) pretty clever hu? Jamie has whipped up a charming indoor tree made from recycled branches perfect for hanging little things from to display and enjoy. See how to make a … Read More...
Girls Spring Mini Tote – tutorial
Betz White always has the most amazing ideas on up-cycling old wool sweaters and this Girls Spring Mini Tote – tutorial is no exception. Betz tells us; as a kid that one of her favorite things about going to church … Read More...
CUTE HAT GIVEAWAY
Check out this cute hat!
You can win one by going to this blog and following her rules to win the cute Easter Bunny hat. She has plenty of other cute hats to look at too. Inspiration!
Looking for more … Read More...
Wall Art: Big 2
I know many of you have already seen this awesome number 2 on Donna’s wall over at Funky Junk Interiors. I’ve seen it myself many, many times, but each time I see it I feel like I need to make … Read More...
Media Console Makeover
I love a good furniture redo! Check out this pretty console with stenciled insets. I love the contrast the doors have against the rest of the unit. You can see the transformation of this media console at The DIY Spot. … Read More...
Giveaway: DecoArt prize package #2!
In honor of National Craft Month, the wonderful folks at DecoArt have offered this fun prize package to one lucky reader! This prize package includes:
2 8-oz bottles of Americana paint
8 oz bottle of Weathered Wood crackle medium
8 … Read More...
Awesome Giveaway Over on Our Crochet Blog!
Didn’t get your royal invite? Never fear! You can reproduce the event in the comfort of your own home!
Over on our Crochet Blog, JD is offering this book as a giveaway.
So, hurry, contest ends 3.31.11 – Get over … Read More...
Zen doodling to art quilt
Tutorial: Tiered hippie gypsy skirt
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this three-tiered hippie gypsy skirt. The long skirt would be sooo nice for warmer weather! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Fleece Angry Bird bomb softie
Keela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a softie that is “da bomb”. Literally. It’s a little fleece bomb that she designed to go with her Angry Bird plushies. Can you imagine how much fun it would be … Read More...
Giveaway: Owl Softie PDF pattern from Dolls and Daydreams
Sarah from Dolls and Daydreams and Dolly Donations is giving away a free Owl Softie PDF Pattern from her store to one reader. The arms of this little softie are actually little ribbon tags. How cute! She’ll announce the winner … Read More...
Giveaway: 14 spools of Mettler thread
Erin from Patchwork Underground is giving away 14 spools of Mettler thread to one of her readers. The thread sampler is a range of blue hues, from white to sky to dark denim. Go to her blog and get yourself … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby’s reversible tulip sun hat
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for a baby’s sunhat. The tulip-shaped hat flares beautifully around baby’s face, giving a peek at the colorful lining on the inside of the hat. And if you like the lining … Read More...
Freebie: Photo Booth Printables
How much fun are these photo booth printables? Moustaches are all the rage right now, print some off for some silliness at your next photo shoot. Also great additons to cards and scrapbook pages. Click here to download free from … Read More...
Cupcakes Made of Cookies
I’m guessing because Callye of The Sweet Adventures of 
Sugarbelle could not get any more perfect with her two-dimensional cookies, she decided to go skyward. Check out her colorful cupcake cookies HERE.