- http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/03/jar-project.html
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- So many people have responded positively to the little idea I passed along in this article, that I thought I’d share a similar idea that’s almost free. The relationship to crochet is minimal. The relationship to the
Getting the Most Out of Your Supplies
Nancy Doren from Paperview shares several great tips from getting the most out of your supplies. She shows how you can create a detailed layered look without having to use packages of products on your pages. Click here to go … Read More...
Ice Cream Sandwich Plush
This Kid Robot ice cream sandwich plush is big enough to use as a pillow. I think my son would like this one!
Handmade Journals from Bursts of Creativity
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity has an Etsy store of the same name where you can purchase a variety of items including handmade journals like the one shown above. Right now she is offering free shipping these journals through … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Books
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Matchbook Save the Date
Check out these fun matchbook save the dates posted on Lauren Elise Crafted ! Love the Japanese decorative paper lining the insides and the fact that the card is perforated and can be easily detatched. A full tutorial with lots … Read More...
Candlemakers in the Land of the Fairies
Dorette and Gérald Stoller opened their one of a kind candle workshop in Fleurier, in the Val de Travers, called The Candlemakers in the Land of the Fairies. Dorette is a former butcher who was suddenly inspired to make … Read More...
Easy and Elegant Beaded Copper goes to…
Jessica P, Pam, and Kimberly R.! Thanks to everyone for playing and many thanks to Fox Chapel Publishing for sharing this wonderful title from Lora S. Irish.
I have more spectacular jewelry books for giveaway; look for your chance to … Read More...
Inspiration: Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.
Tutorial: Give shoes a makeover with Mod Podge and fabric
Oh my, do I love these shoes! The fabric, the ruffles, the flower at the ankle! Would you believe that they started out as a plain pair of wedges from the discount store? Sibylle from funkytime shows how she used … Read More...
Take a cyber-class; make this pillow
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More...
DIY Nautical Starfish Headboard
I love beachy decor. In fact on more than one occasion I have considered redecorating my bedroom with all beach type items. My bedroom set is dark though, so it would be quite an undertaking, so for now I’ll just … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuna can pincushion
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for her version of the tuna-can pincushion. A little felt, a little embroidery, and this cast-off container becomes a treasure! See the tute.
Make a Stenciled Rug
Runners and throw rugs can be really pricey. Even WalMart’s price tags can give you sticker shock when looking for floor coverings. Well here’s an ingenious idea for making your own runner using a drop cloth, cabinet liner, some acrylic … Read More...
Winner of the Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit giveaway
So… you wanna know who’ll be a proud owner of a Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit? Why, it’s none other than….
Lucky commenter #60, Natalie, who said:
Definitely would do some shirts for my daughter and probably some home … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake gift box
Heidi of sewcraftcreate.com has a guest post on Little Birdie Secrets demonstrating how to stitch up several versions of a cupcake gift box. Adorable! See the tute.
Winner of the Sewn By Hand giveaway
Thank you to everyone who entered the Sewn By Hnad giveaway! I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments telling me where they’d get their handstitching done. In the garden, on the deck, at children’s sports practices, or sitting on the couch watching … Read More...
How to wind a shuttle
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace takes the mystery out of filling a tatting shuttle with thread. To see instructions for setting up several different types of shuttles, go to Sharon’s blog post.
Technique close-up: Tiny baskets
Enjoy a close-up view and some hints about the construction of several kinds of dimensional needlework baskets on Salley Mavor‘s blog.
Tutorial: Itty zippered coin purse
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little zippered coin purse. The itty pouch makes use of small pieces of fabric – a perfect project for your scrap bin! The tutorial is in French, … Read More...