Independent craft blog since 2007
There’s something about a stack of fluffy pancakes that just makes the morning feel extra special, especially when you top them with something delicious and colorful. If you’re looking to elevate your pancake game, look no further than strawberry pancake … Read More...
Bettsy Kingston shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a reversible hat with ear flaps. The yarn pom poms (optional) are soooo cute! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Bettsy Kingston on Sew, Mama, Sew!
Weave baskets from licorice with step-by-step instructions HERE at More Like Martha.
Yum, and aww. Find the recipes and decorating tips for these citrus-y chicks and bunnies HERE at Just My Delicious. (translation tool in the sidebar)
Zoe from So, Zo… What Do You Know? shows off a super cool refashioning idea that combines two sweaters into one. She recut and reshaped one sweater, but before she stitched it all together, she added contrast shoulder yokes cut … Read More...
Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to understitch your facings to keep them from peeking out. Understitching gently pulls the facing down, and is completely invisible from the outside of the garment. Get the how-to.
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Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shows how to make these cool drawstring tote bags. The handles run through casings across the top, gathering the body of the bag. Her example is made from a linen solid, with bright contrast-y … Read More...
Danita of Danita Art is an amazing mixed media artist, I adore her work! Click here to see how she incorporated stamps to make pattered paper for one of her collage paintings.
-Heather
Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year. The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More...
The Be Inspired prompts for April from A Matter of Memories are now available for downloading.
Click here to go to the download.
Using the basic bath salts recipe I posted about previously you can add your own herbal extracts, botanicals & clays to make an aromatic blend that will lift mums heart, soothe her mind and evoke positive feelings about her inner … Read More...
To celebrate reaching 400 fans on Facebook BeaOriginal has a special freebie of a set of props for photobooths. As usual the files are compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for Cricut. You can also download a … Read More...
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can turn your photos into a sticky note pad that looks like Polaroids. Click here to go to the tutorial.
This is a tutorial for those that have glass fusing experience and access to a drill press and diamond bit hole saws. But for those of you not quite there yet you have something cool to work towards. First you … Read More...
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More...
I love working with knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find cool prints. Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty Chica, has a solution. She uses spray dye and cut-out shapes to create a custom fabric print. Her example … Read More...
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how she created a keyhole cutout on the back of a dress bodice. This is such a neat effect, and it’s easier to make than you’d think. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Crafterhours]
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper cover, from creating the pattern to sewing it up. She adds ruffles to the back of the one that she made … Read More...
Here’s a candle making video that illustrates an easy way to make a reusable candle out of cooking oil and sand. When the oil runs out, just add more! If you wanted to fancy it up, you could dye the … Read More...
One of these days, I’m going to start building my desserts skyward. Learn how to make your own macaron tower HERE at Funkytime, adapted from these instructions from Project Wedding.
