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...
Tutorial: Heart Envelopes
Mamma G from Forty Weeks shows how you can fold an envelope from a piece of heart shaped paper.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Valentine’s treat bags with fabric toppers
Sew4Home shows how to use charm squares to create fabric toppers for your Valentine’s treat bags. Cute! See the project at Sew4Home.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Make a vintage-inspired lace collar from a doily
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to turn a doily into a vintage-inspired lace collar. This would be so cute worn with a plain crewneck sweater, or even a fitted crewneck tee. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and wipes clutch
Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set. Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad. A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface. Part 2 shows how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boys’ baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts. A bit of applique adds a strong graphic image. (You could also use freezer … Read More...
Tutorial: Blowing Bubbles fleece scarf for boys and girls
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Blowing Bubbles fleece scarf. The raw-edge circle appliques and hand stitching create a fun design suitable for both boys and girls. Get … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Valentine Card
Ana Degenaar of Live and Enliven is offering this printable Valentine’s Day card. The file comes in PDF format, just print, cut and fold. Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, … Read More...
Projects: Animal Valetines
Learn how to make a couple of quick and cute stamped animal Valetine cards over at Crafts N Things.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check … Read More...