Too bad my very expensive, just over one-year 0ld microwave is broken. Sigh. Because apparently you can make truffles in the microwave. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Bee Craft Edition.
Newsy: Kickoff weekend stitching
Join Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt for the kickoff of her very first Have a Stitchin’ Weekend. First up is a tutorial on half-square triangles done as she says in That Girl style. No pinning, measuring, or drawing … Read More...
How to make an old computer monitor into a cat bed
Wendy sent in this link to her sister’s blog Simple Fun Ideas where there is a puuuurrrrfect tutorial on how to transform a IMac 3G into a what she calls an iCat (cat bed). Doesn’t this just may you all … Read More...
Tammis Keefe reproduction fabric
Fans of Mid Century Modern will want to check out this reproduction fabric collection called A Tammis Keefe Tribute by Michael Miller Fabrics. Curious about Tammis Keefe? Read about her on posts at Fuzzylizzie Vintage Clothing and True Up. … Read More...
Giveaway!! Batter Dispenser and Icing Writer
To help us celebrate National Craft Month, Kid Smart Living is giving one lucky crafty you a perfect-cupcake batter dispenser
and an icing writer! To enter the giveaway, click on the box below. (You must go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Shamrock Chic appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this super cute Shamrock Chich appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock shapes are made from raw-edge appliqued hearts in various prints (greens, of course!) and are sprinkled all over the shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy flex-frame pouch
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for … Read More...
Celebrate Craft Month With Craft Gossip
March is National Craft Month! Craft Gossip is happy to bring you a series of fun posts this month to celebrate, including reviews, tutorials and of course giveaways!! The fun starts on the Scrapbooking blog next week so make sure … Read More...
Tutorial: Knight or princess dress-up costume for a child
Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers … Read More...
Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow
The Modern Lady shows how to make a covered headband with an oversized bow, inspired by the ones worn by Blair Waldorf wears in Gossip Girl. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Modern Lady]
Looking for … Read More...
Kimonos for baby Lily
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read More...
Inspiration and Trend: Washi Tape
Washi tape is super hot right now, I see it popping up all over paper crafts, especially cards. Washi tape is another one of those great imported ideas from Japan and is based on washi paper, which is a thin, … Read More...
Freebie: Layered PSD Template
JAPANESE CROCHET HELPERS
What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet? The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers. However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More...
Freebie: St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt Transfer
Ok so this is strictly scrapbooking but I had to share since it is coming from a scrapbooker. Monika from iloveitall
created this St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt transfer and is letting you download the file free from her blog. Click … Read More...
UK lass in US: Fabric dollhouse tutorial
Lovely portable fabric doll house tutorial. Light and portable and looks like it could be carried by a very little kid and still loved by an older one. I want one and I’m 36…
Inspiration du Jour – Emberlynn
Emberlynn by KeriB | Her gallery| Her blog
It’s Green!
It’s that time of the year when we go looking for the luck of the Irish. Here’s a sweet little clover tutorial from Craftster to help you out.
Tutorial: Pleated tote bag
Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the … Read More...
You Have To Be In It To Win It – Spread The Word
Just wanting to share again all the exciting giveaways I have this month
* Soapylove Boxed Gift Set Of Your Choice
* Pure Bamboo 1 Entire set from the Moso Collection
* Pure & Green 4 pamper packs to be … Read More...