Here’s another printable Valentine’s Day poster for you. This one is by Libby at The Bonjour Family. The poster comes in grey as shown, and also with pink, purple, red and white backgrounds. Click here to go to the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Valentine’s Mini Bunting
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: No-hem 10-minute skirt from a dress
Ruby Murray shows how easy it is to make a gathered skirt on a wide elastic waistband. Rather than starting from scratch, she uses a thrifted dress. This is SUCH a good idea – for a handful of reasons. For … Read More...
Wedding Printables Giveaway!
e .m papers is offering another great giveaway of wedding printables this month! The elegant and lovely “Manor” invitation is brand new and features a monogram, vintage artwork, and a garland design. The giveaway closes on Sunday, March 4th, 2011, … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem jeans like a professional
Alicia from Tiny Tidbits shows how to hem jeans like a professional. This method takes the extra out right above the original hem, keeping the faded and worn bottom denim on the hem intact. Get the tutorial.
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DIY Homemade Shampoo
Below is a free DIY recipe for an all natural chemical free shampoo that you can make yourself at home.
Think of the money you will save by making your own DIY shampoo using the following recipe.
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Candlestick Topiary Tutorial from Kacey Kendrick
I found this tutorial for a beautiful candlestick topiary from Kacey Kendrick’s Stay at Home Artist blog.
It’s hard to believe she purchased her supplies from the dollar store because this is truly a lavish look.
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And the winner is….
The winner of the PSA Essentials stamp giveaway is….. Lee “Thanks for a great giveaway. I am a follower too!”
PSA will contact you to find out what custom stamp you’d like, enjoy!!
-Heather
Technique: Mottled Ink
Eco Green Crafts has just released their new Paris Trunk dye ink collection, the lovely 16 colors are based on vintage French fashions! Here’s a super quick technique video showing you a mottled ink look using these pretty new ink … Read More...
Easy To Make Penguin Cupcakes
I think the blue sea is my favorite. No, the ice floes, no, the penguins’ expressions. Find these cuties HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. The post is in German, but there are step photos and Nina shared with me … Read More...
Tutorial: Raised chain stitch
Sarah Whittle shows us how to do raised chain stitch. See the tute.
Anthropologie Inspired Weddings
What makes a wedding an Anthropologie nspired occasion? Attention to detail, vintage flair, and that certain undefinable something that engages all the senses. I’ve gathered a collection of weddings with that Anthropologie magic just brimming with eclectic charm and wonderful … Read More...
Inspiration: French-knot buttons
These gorgeous buttons, created by Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground, ended up taking too much time to be good candidates for sale. Too bad. Wouldn’t they be gorgeous on your crazy quilt! Still, they would make great … Read More...
DIY Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Ball Trivets
These trivets are one of the cleverest ideas I have seen in awhile. What a charming Valentine’s gift one or more of these would make or a gift for any occasion or just for you. All the instructions on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded heart pins
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood has posted a rockin tutorial on Craft Sanity for making beaded heart brooches. She says, “While many of my bead projects take considerable time, these little heart pins are small enough to whip up in one sitting.” See … Read More...
The amazing illusions of Fraser Smith
Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus profiles the work of Fraser Smith, who replicates textile art as wood carvings. She says, “Is he a carver? A painter? A textile artist? How about all three?” I buy her argument. Read … Read More...
How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging
With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More...
Rice Krispie Treat “Candy”
Don’t you love how Rice Krsipie treats can morph into anything? Like Valentine’s Day chocolates? Learn to make these HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville.
From my studio last week: February 7, 2011
I’m all the time posting links out to tutorials and other people’s projects, but I rarely show a peak at the things that I create. So here’s my experiment with a new feature: a weekly recap of some of the … Read More...
Rice Krispie Treat Grotto
A Rice Krispie Treat grotto for the Catholic celebration of the Our Lady of Lourdes feast on February 11 with Mary from a Little Peoples Nativity Set. So very perfectly Edible Crafts. Learn to make a Rice Krispie treat grotto … Read More...