Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Oh Jackie dress for little girls. It was her entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge at Project Run and Play. The retro-styled dress includes a pleated skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for making the details on her La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls. It was her winning entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge. The dress is a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding lace applique and trim when making lingerie
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial showing how to add lace applique and trim when you’re making lingerie. It’s the details like these that take a lingergie garment from functional to extra special. Their tutorial uses the knickers from their Nutmeg … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather credit card wallet
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a simple leather wallet sized just right for holding your credit cards. She got the leather to make hers from an old purse. If you don’t have any leather handy (new or repurposed), … Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Canvas
Learn how to incorporate photo transfer and stamping to make a stunning art piece for your wall! Click here to watch a video from Dianne Sapra for Stampington.
-Heather
Candy Pencils
Learn to make this adorable pencil packaging for a roll of candy (there are Mentos in there!) HERE at Cookies and Cups.
Snowman Christmas Pancakes
There’s nothing quite like waking up on a chilly winter morning to a cozy breakfast that brings a little extra joy to the table. And what could be more fun (and delicious) than adorable snowman pancakes? Whether you’re making … Read More...
TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES
These are just the sweetest little things. Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them? (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!). Just had to share!
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html
While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More...
A cozy slug is a loved slug
Wigwag from a Vitrigraph Pot!
I was playing here at The Glass Studio with some solo vitrigraph and I have to say I was delighted with the experience! For those of you not familiar with vitrigraph please check out iglasssolutions.com and learn all about it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Car playmat with houses, mountains, and an airport
Joanna from The Project Corner shares a 3-part tutorial for making this awesome playmat. It has streets for play cars to drive up and down, and a whole neighborhood of friendly little houses. The houses are little pockets that function … Read More...
Cool idea: Make a toddler’s smock from a shopping bag
Elvi from LoLovie shares her cool idea for making a toddler’s smock. She used a tutorial from Sew4Home for the smock, but instead of using laminated cotton she made hers out of a shopping bag. Brilliant! The bag has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless empire waist top from a plain tee
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain boxy t-shirt into a more flattering sleeveless empire waist tee. A bit of embellishment adds interest to the neckline. Get the how-to.
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JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!
Here’s the prize:
Here’s what caused the contest:
Who’s the winner?
There were some really good entries for my challenge to send in a link to the afghan that most resembles its name (unlike the poorly named IMO afghan pictured). … Read More...
Underwater Cooking Photo Shoot
I am so very very much in awe of this underwater cooking photo shoot featuring Damaris of Kitchen Corners by Mark of Holladay Photo. I don’t even know what to say. Please see the full shoot HERE immediately.
Organization Tip: Ink Catalog
It can be really hard to keep track of all your ink pads, so why not get them organized with an Ink Catalog? Stamp out and catalog each color to help you keep track. Here’s a helpful article about this … Read More...
LEGOMan Valentine’s Cards
Sugar Swings! is so right on that LEGO dudes are actually a Valentine’s treat a 6 year old boy might get on board with. Look what she did with them. Made cards! “Best friend on the block”… Killing me. Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine Pot Holder
Find out how A Spoonful of Sugar made this clever Valentine’s Day pot holder. So cute. Go to Valentine Pot Holder tutorial.
Tutorial: Bitty bunny sachet (or pattern weight)
Craft Passion shows how to make these little bitty bunny sachets. They’re cute made from various fabric prints, but I’m also loving the version with the little embroidered faces. They’d also make awesome fabric weights if you filled them with … Read More...
Read all about it: Organize your sewing notions with unexpected items
Karen from Sew Many Ways guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with tips for organizing your sewing notions with some rather unexpected items. For example, she uses golf tees to keep her bobbins with the … Read More...