Jaime at Prudent Baby shows how to make a sham pillow with a zippered closure. Make it from a home dec weight fabric to get those nice crisp edges around the pillow. Get the tute.
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Leprechaun Hat Candy Bowls
And they are super-easy to make. Learn to make leprechaun hat candy bowls (from Tupperware!) HERE at Candadian Living, a guest post by packaging genius Jeromina of Paper, Plate and Plane.
Leprechaun Marshmallow Pops
Look what Pam of Pam’s Party and Practical Tips sent me: Leprechaun marshmallow pops. A first that I’ve ever seen. Learn to make them HERE.
Tutorial and Freebie: Heritage Garland
I came across this tutorial back in December but decided to save it for St. Patrick’s Day. Rad Megan at In Words and Pictures shares how you can make a heritage flag garland using fishing twine and Avery Labels. She … Read More...
PERFECT FOR A SPRING WEDDING
This vintage pattern is so pretty. I think it would be perfect for a Spring wedding – for the bride and or bride’s maid(s). I would love to see a pair made in a color other than white or black. … Read More...
Giveaway: May Arts Ribbon!
{EDITED} The response to this giveaway has been phenomenal! Thanks so much to all the entrants for their participation and great comments! The winner was chosen using a random number generator. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of 5 … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Freebie: CK Crescent Font
This font from Creating Keepsakes is available as a free download on their blog. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Text Paths in Photoshop
This video tutorial from Designer Digitals shows you how to use text paths in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Insiration du Jour – Cheeky
Couple of Things from The Museum of Glass
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Decorate Your Spring Wreaths with Carrots!
With cardboard, yarn and tacky glue, this is a perfect project for your kids.
Check out how, on Homework: Etceteras Blog! HERE
Sand & Shell Wedding Favor Candles
If you’re having a beach themed wedding, this sand and seashell candle would make a perfect little wedding favor to offer guests.
If not, they’d still look pretty in many other settings. I’m nowhere near the beach, and that may … Read More...
Celtic Look Pendants Tutorial
Another free goodie at Sculpey: This tutorial for a Celtic looking pendant which offers a little more sophisticated Irish / St. Patrick’s appeal.
Tutorial: Scrap fabric camera case
Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with pleated ruffle and waist sash
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist.
It’s part of the Sew A Dress For … Read More...
How to make St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Luminaries and folded magazine page pouches
Can you believe this pretty little paper pouch is made from a recycled magazine page? Well it is and if you would like to make some too (because who could make just one?) pop on over to Mel Designs for … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow applique and pleated lace cardigan
Jen from iCandy Handmade tells how she turned a pullover sweater into an embellished cardigan, with pleated lace around the neck and a fabulous appliqued bow. It was inspired by a similar cardigan at ModCloth, which is no longer available. … Read More...
Free template: Envelope to store sewing patterns
Heather from Heather’s Handmade and Me Making Do shares a free template for making an envelope to store all of the sewing patterns you download and print. The handmade envelopes are sooo much cuter than the ones you get at … Read More...
And The Soapy Love Gift Box Set Winner Is…………….
Thank – you to all who entered. I had a slight glitch with Australian versus US Calendar Dates – so for those of you that entered on my post last night about final chance to enter before competition closes I … Read More...