Sew4Home shows an easy way to turn thin tubes of fabric right side out, and then how to quickly and easily press them into shape. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial Video: Stamp Carving
Chantal Vincent shares a great video on her blog and teaches you how to carve this sweet bunting stamp, perfect for a birthday invite.
-Heather
Idea: Muffin Tin Wall Hanging
If you’re looking for a unique way to display a special memory, why not try making a wall hanging? Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares this one that she made from a vintage muffin tin found at a thrift … Read More...
MORE AMI
February 3, 2011 in our calendar marked the Chinese New Year. Following our Ami Ami theme this month is this charming Chinese inspired ami. It’s unique, attractive, and comes complete with pictures and instructions.
http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/3070165898
So many crochet artists are … Read More...
Giveaway: Cosmo Cricket Crafting Kit
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away this Material Girl Crafting Kit from Cosmo Cricket. Entries close at 5pm on Thursday February 24th, 2011. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Mid-Centuria and Mosaic
So yesterday I posted about this blog Mid- Centuria and Blenko Glass. As I looked around the site admiring all of the different types of mid century design they write about. And then I came across the mosaic page. Which … Read More...
Chatty Crafty – Chattanooga, TN – Apply now!
Miss Chatty invites you to apply: Summer 2011 Chatty Crafty
The Lowdown: – June 25 – 26, 2011, The Chattanooga Green, Chattanooga, TN – Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, both days – This is a juried show – … Read More...
The Polka-Dot Umbrella: Heart Hair Clips
Very cute heart hair clip tutorial from The Polka-Dot Umbrella by Jennifer!
Tutorial: Scavenger Bag to hold kids’ treasures
Steffanie from Sew Grown joins Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a Scavenger Bag. Your child can bring it with them on their outside adventures to hold all of the treasures they find along the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow colorpath throw pillow
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make her rainbow colorpath throw pillow. The white background makes the bright colors of the circles stitched across the center really pop. Sooo pretty! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an … Read More...
Tissue Paper Trees
Tissue paper trees in corrugated cardboard pots are a fresh take on table accents or favors for a springtime bridal shower or wedding. Visit Carolyn’s Homework for more photos and instructions.
Swap Your Creations at whoopdwhoop!
whoopdwhoop is a unique, currency free marketplace where individuals can both list their creative endeavors and ‘shop’ for other’s creative endeavors- all without the use of money. Points (whoops) are earned by both listing and swapping your handiwork. You can … Read More...
Gypsy Handmade Markets – Dallas, TX – Call for Vendors
Carley Seale, owner of The Gypsy Wagon boutique, is excited to announce the return of Gypsy Handmade Markets. Originally launched in Fall 2008 as an outlet for local “do-it-themselvers” to sell their wares, Seale has decided to bring the Saturday … Read More...
Create Your Own Candle at Wix Studio
Everything you need to make your own custom candle is supplied for you at Wix Studio. All you have to do is pick the color, scent, embeds and mold!
There are also birthday party packages that include candle molds, … Read More...
Fun times at the Museum – The Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
We had a family day on Saturday and decided it might be time to give our little girl an appreciation of the arts. So we decided to take her to the museum. Little did we know, it would be so … Read More...
9 Cool Play Kitchens
Play kitchens took the blogging world by storm this past year. Whether you make it from a cardboard box, a repurposed piece of furniture, or you built it from scratch, play kitchens are where it’s at! From the simple to … Read More...
Back Porch Soaps Soap Making Classes
All of Back Porch Soaps hands-on, natural skincare and soap making classes are taught by Marla Bosworth , president and founder of Back Porch Soap Company. She brings 30 years experience in retail, marketing and market research (13 … Read More...
DIY Super Sweet Spa Slippers Tutorial
I just had to share with you this wonderful Tutorial to make your own pair of “Super Cute Spa Slippers”
If you’ve done a pedicure this week or are planning one soon – Beverly & Elizabeth have the perfect thing … Read More...
From my studio last week: February 21, 2011
So not much happened in my studio last week. Not even the cleaning that was so badly needed. Even so, I did get a few things accomplished.
I picked up this hot pink cashmere cowl neck sweater at a thrift … Read More...