Nikki from Lilybug Designs shows how to make a pair of rodeo chaps for kids’ dress-up. She used her daughter’s jeans as a pattern, and made them from a faux cowhide so they look like Woody’s from Toy Story. Sooo … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s day tee
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a cute “lucky charm” t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with a combination of applique and freezer paper stencil. Get the tute.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
4-Patch pincushions
These tiny pincushions are crazy cute. Creator Karen Barbé used a 4-patch design in happy colors. See her blog post Pincushions.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting patterns on Etsy.
Tutorial: Zippered lanyard pouch
Sarah from Sweet Pea and Jojo shows how to make her Helen Lanyard Pouch. The pouch is named after her mother, a busy teacher always going this way and that, and who needed an easy way to keep up with … Read More...
Fire and Glass Spring Giveaway!
Deborah is giving away another beautiful lampwork and seed bead bracelet! Head over to Fire and Glass for your chance to win this delicate, spring beauty. Deborah’s choice of beads for this piece reminds me of the first flowers of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Simple Tassel
Learn how to make a simple tassel for embellishing scrapbook pages and projects. This tutorial comes from Cate Holst at A Work in Progress.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Project: Stamped Pillow
Check out this great video from Stampendous showing you how to stamp and paint a gorgeous pillow.
-Heather
Tutorial: St. Patricks Day Potato Stamp
If you don’t have a clover stamp for St. Patrick’s Day never fear! This tutorial from Liz Stanley at Momtastic shows how you can make one from a potato. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Using Sentiment Stamps on Layouts
Jen Gallacher shares how you can use sentiments stamps to add journaling and embellishment to a layout. Click here to see the tutorial on the Create blog.
Karen Barbe – Textile Designer
Textile designer based in Santiago, Chile,
creating a world of patterns and colour
with her unique screen-printed,
woven and embroidered textiles
for the home.
Inspiration du Jour – Time Flies
Time Flies by pixegirl1981 | Her gallery | Her blog
Wedding Flowers {2011 Trends}
Aisle Dash explores the latest trends in wedding flowers for 2011. From vintage modern to lush organic, there’s something for every style. Click here to read the full post.
{Free Printables} Candy Bars
These candy bar wrappers are editable, printable, come in two colors, and best of all – they’re free! Go to Intimate Weddings to download the templates and for a quick and easy tutorial.
Ribbon barrettes
Sara at Craft Snob shares a tutorial for making retro-80’s ribbon barrettes with a modern twist. Head over to Craft Snob to learn how Sara made these pretty and inexpensive hair accessories. You might also like her ruffle bracelet.
Fancy High Tea Sandwiches
Something about this palette of green and white tea sandwiches makes me want to play Bridge (you know, to serve tea sandwiches). From Martha Stewart Weddings.
Stained Glass Mason Jar Candle Holder Project
Looking at the stained glass candle holders yesterday inspired me to try some stained glass paint on a mason jar.
For some reason while I was painting the candle holder I kept thinking of that “Bohemian Like You” song by … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s recycled denim skirt
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read More...
National Craft Month
It’s National Craft Month.
Today I thought I would share with you a list of Melbournes Best Craft & Design Markets for 2011 compiled by The Craft Revival click here to check it out
Magdalena is constantly in awe of … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux necklace to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt with a faux necklace. The knotted bead necklace hangs from buttons on the shoulders. It stays put while the child is wearing it, but comes off … Read More...
Tutorial: Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make a Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag. The red and white striped bag looks just like it stepped out of a Dr. Seuss book. She lined … Read More...