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...
DIY Cake Stands
Add a touch of DIY charm to your bridal shower or wedding dessert table with a unique cake stand! I rounded up a set of tutorials using a variety of methods and materials to help you create your own cake … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Dog Stamp
Click here to download this cute digi dog for free from Tiddly Inks.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We love using … Read More...
Tatting is high fashion
OMG! TotusMel’s needle-tatted ankle corsets(/necklaces) showed up on the runways during New York Fashion Week! Yes! If you weren’t already craving her funky “software,” this should do it for you. See more on her blog post.
Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs
Learn how to turn your passion into your living at the second annual Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs! This year’s event will take place August 5th-7th 2011 in beautiful San Francisco. We’ll be meeting at one of the city’s most inspiring … Read More...
Vintage Garden DIY Wedding
Spring is on its way and this garden inspired wedding featured on the Wedding Chicks is blooming with colorful floral details. I love the charmingly mismatched bridesmaid dresses! Visit the full post here for more gorgeous inspiration.
New CQ zine from Pat Winter
The news is all over the stitchy webs. But just in case you haven’t yet heard: The first issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings is now available through MagCloud for US$10 print, US$5 digital, or US$15 both. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Open cretan stitch
Kim of bigB teaches us how to do open cretan stitch. See the tute.
Tutorial: Nat’s wonky cross-stitch
Nicole talked Nat of the smallest forest into sharing her technique for creating this beautiful fill stitch! See the tute on feeling stitchy.
Tutorial: Padded satin stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demos padded satin stitch in crewel wool. See the tute.
A Foodie President’s Day
Celebrate the US President’s Day the proper way, with food. Find food-related tidbits on ten US Presidents HERE at Chow. For example, President Taylor consumed a large bowl of cherries and a pitcher of iced milk at a 4th … Read More...
Why embroider on felt?
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose explains how she adds dimension to her embroidered works by creating applique motifs on felt. Brilliant. See her post.
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
All You has a roundup of recipes to make for St. Patrick’s Day HERE, including this lemon curd cake and green wine spritzers.
Tutorial: Cutie Pie Gift Bags
Check out this crafty goodness from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World. She’s a guest blogger over at Whip Up today and shows how to make these adorable fabric gift bags. Go to the Cutie Pie Gift Bags tutorial… Read More...