Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Button Top for little girls. The sleeveless top has a ruched bodice with rows of buttons stitched down. Worn as is, it makes a sweet top for warm weather. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rod Pocket Curtains with Liner
Clare from Naptime Novels guest blogs at seven thirty three with a two-part tutorial showing how to make rod pocket curtains with liners. Go to part 1 of the tutorial. Go to part 2 of the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bow tote
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make this beautiful tote with an oversized bow. It was inspired by a similar bag at Anthropologie ($500!!!). The body of the bag is pleated and the side seams are accented with … Read More...
Free pattern: Mouse pincushion
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Bustle and Sew]
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Giveaway: One Seat to True Scrap
TrueScrap.com is an online scrapbooking “event” April 7-9, 2011, produced by Lain Ehmann. With a lineup including Noell Hyman, Jennifer McGuire, Nic Howard, and 9 more… plus a keynote interview from Ali Edwards and five make-and-takes (virtual, of course), this … Read More...
Project: Asian Style Card
Learn step by step how to stamp and dry emboss this lovely Asian style card at the Blockheads blog with guest blogger Karen McAlpine.
-Heather
Freebie: Flash Card Printables
These printable cards from Kind Over Matter are meant to be used on a wish tree, but I think they are very useful for scrapbooking and card making projects.
Click here to go to the download.
Giveaway ends Wednesday
If you haven’t entered for your chance to win Great Wire Jewelry Projects and Techniques by Irene From Petersen and Steel Wire Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Simple Techniques, Artful Inspiration by Brenda Schweder, don’t delay! Go to the original post and … Read More...
Article: Using Your Craft Knife in Scrapbooking
In this article on the Get it Scrapped blog, Amy Kingsford explores the ways that you can use a craft knife for scrapbooking projects. She discusses the different kind of craft knives available, gives tips on how to use … Read More...
Lavender Bridal Shower
Lavender paired with touches of carmine red creates a vibrant mood for this lovely inspiration board featured at Wedding Paper Divas. Don’t miss the soldered mirror bunting created by Etsy seller Pamela Angus!
Clever Breakfasts
Check out this array of healthy, delicious and impossibly clever breakfast dishes created by Bill Wurtzel for his wife of 49 years, Claire. He’s currently seeking a publisher for his children’s book, “Breakfast for Claire.” Learn more HERE on his … Read More...
6 Pretty Plant Ideas
I am itching to get outside if this snow ever goes away! I’m really looking forward to fresh herbs, growing tomatoes and watching beautiful flowers bloom. I’ve been collecting some pretty and inspiring planter projects. I’m sure some of these … Read More...
Call for entries
Lark Books is looking for artists to include in their newest book in the 30-Minute series – 30-Minute Bracelets! If you’ve created a bracelet from start to finish in just 30 minutes, now is your chance to shine. Take a … Read More...
Salt dough jewelry tutorial and giveaway
Head over to our giveaways for your chance to win these salt dough pieces and see the tutorial.
Read all about it: Tips for sewing your own leather baby shoes
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella has sewn many a pair of leather baby shoes, and she shares some tips in case you want to try your hand at it as well. She gives the scoop on finding the right leather … Read More...
Crochet a Candle Holder
If you love both crochet and candle making, why not combine the two? Diary of a Crafty Mom crocheted this beautiful candle holder that was inspired from Lucy’s striped crochet jar jacket at Attic24.
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Free pattern: Fox pot holder
Sunni from Team Dunworth Photography and Sunnibo shares a free pattern on her blog, Love Affair With My Brother for making this super cute fox pot holder. I love his sly face, and his foxy tail! Get the pattern and … Read More...
Guinness Pudding
What a stunning and perfect dessert for this month: Guinness Chocolate Pudding, made with a Guinness reduction. Brilliant. See the mouth-watering (I never use that term, either) journey to make it HERE at Sprinkle Bakes. And A+ for the … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute ruffle skirt
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make this fabulous ruffled skirt – in just 5 minutes. The secret is using ruffle fabric – yardage with ruffles already sewn on it … Read More...
Rice Paper Cookie Toppers
When I saw these in my Inbox I could hardly wait to get over here and post on them. I. Love. These. Love. Wait, one more, Love. Learn to make rice paper flower decorated cookies with a tutorial HERE at … Read More...