I always look at clever paper crafting ideas and say to myself “Now why couldn’t I have thought of that?” 🙂 Here’s one of those ideas, using a thin wooden embellishment to emboss with instead of an embossing folder, how … Read More...
Camera Sim | Online SLR Simulator
Camera Sim is an online SLR simulator that allows you to practise using the various settings on an SLR camera. You can choose between aperture, shutter speed and manual modes, as well as adjust lighting conditions, ISO, distance from subject … Read More...
Literally the Sweetest Chair Design You’ll Ever See
Freebie: High Resolution Polaroid Frames
Want to recreate the look of vintage Polaroids for your projects? Then try out these free high resolution Polaroid frames from Fuzzimo. You get 14 frames, and three back sides. The post includes a tutorial on how to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Why I Scrapbook
Outdoor Lighting Ideas
With everyone spending more time outside, I thought I’d look for some outdoor lighting ideas using candles and lanterns. Carter Oosterhouse from HGTV shares several beautiful outdoor lighting ideas in this video. I love the suspended lanterns on the gazebo … Read More...
“Stitch Home Alabama” raffle
First the tornadoes hit, then the floods came. Angel and Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches have launched a raffle to raise money for the tornado victims in the southern United States. They have collected some yummy prizes to entice you … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s shorts with pockets and flaps
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of boy’s shorts with pockets to make them awesome. She tells how to make a large cut-in patch pocket, as well as smaller pocket with a flap and button … Read More...
Paint + stitch = Ro Bruhn
I adore Ro Bruhn‘s painted and stitched box canvases. And I’m thrilled that they’re for sale. She is one of five artists in the Five Take Flight exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, June 24 to 26. If you’re nearby, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Equation Skirt
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her ruffled Equation Skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from H&M. The skirt is fitted at the top with tiers of ruffles starting at the hip. (Very flattering for us hip-py girls!) … Read More...
Necktie Cookie on a Stick
Anooooother necktie for Dad this year? Snooze. But not the cookie version. Edible (so takes up no more space), personal and perfect for the man who has everything, including too many neckties. Find this necktie cookie-on-a-stick HERE at Munchkin Munchies
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s Banded Peasant Blouse
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s Banded Peasant Blouse. This is such a pretty top! And made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable for summer.It takes … Read More...
A monumental work
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a glimpse of traditional embroidery on a grand scale that embodies cultural and reverent expression. Her explanation, photos, and links to additional resources introduce the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia–a cube-shaped building that is the … Read More...
Tutorial: American shisha
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us a style of shisha embroidery that’s new to me: the American variation–the mirrors latticed in pink and red. See her tute.
eBook; 9 Free Knitting Patterns Perfect for spring
This is a free downloadable eBook from “All Free Knitting”! The 9 Free Knitting Patterns Perfect for Spring eBook not only includes free shawl knitting patterns, but you’ll also find lacy scarves, handy market bags and totes and even … Read More...
From Ammo Case to Revamped Bench
Loving the rustic look of this revamped ammo case…
See the transformation –> Ammo Case to Bench at One Life Many Journeys
Summer BBQ and Free Printables
Hmm, well I guess three posts in a row sharing links to free printables does not a “slew” make, but it did seem like a significant number of free printable posts when I started. These two photographs don’t do this … Read More...
Farewell to Oprah Free Party Printables
Now, for the next set of free printables… in keeping with the celebration of TV (because I always prefer to celebrate TV), Design Editor has created free printables for a farewell to Oprah viewing party. Sniffle. The printables include a … Read More...
The Bachelorette Free Party Printables
OK everyone, I have a slew of freebie party printables coming your way, so I’ll post them all one after the other. Ready? First up: Celebrate the season premiere of The Bachelorette on Monday with these Bachelorette printables from Embellish… Read More...
Project: Stamped Plant Pot Cake
Believe it or not these are not potted plants, they are cakes! Find out how to make this wonderful stamped plant pots with cake inside over at the Witticisms blog. She even made a stamped card to go along … Read More...