Boy in a Bucket by suzannemcgregor. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Flower Girl Headpiece
This sweet headpiece adds the perfect finishing touch to your flower girl’s ensemble! Find the complete tutorial featured on the M & J Bridal Salon blog.
Stuffed and Fulled Hearts
Learning to Use Glass Powders – Robert Leatherbarrow
Through one of my favorite email newsletters, from fusedglass.org, I have learned about Robert Leatherbarrow, a master of glass powders. If you are able to take a journey over to British Columbia you should take his class. Now … Read More...
Why Amy Chua is wrong: A father’s perspective
Note: A reader wrote in to ask what we thought of Amy Chua’s assertion in the Wall Street Journal: Why Chinese Mothers are Superior, given our mixed relationship and our target audience. This is our response.
I couldn’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: Make variegated ribbon from plain white fabric
Carolyn from Homework shows how to dye plain white fabric to make variegated ribbon. She uses that ribbon to make a gorgeous mini-wreath. Find out how she made the ribbon. And read more about the mini-wreath (and see photos!).… Read More...
Free pattern: Felt owl measuring tape cover
Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts shares a free pattern for this cute little felt owl measuring tape cover. If I had one of these, I’d be measuring things all day long just for an excuse to pull that little guy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY dog clothes
Cut Out + Keep user Marta Angela shows how to make warm winter gear for your dog. The basic doggie coat/shirt can be customized in so many ways! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Marta Angela on Cut Out + … Read More...
Diy Olive Oil Anti-oxidant Mask
Loathe dry skin? Want a cheap and easy way to get your skin super soft? Try Olive Oil it is full of anti-oxidants, cheap as chips and makes a natural nourishing and strengthening skin treatment. Slather a thoroughly cleansed body … Read More...
7 FREE Hats from Knitting Daily
Make Knitted Hats: 7 FREE Knitted Hat Patterns
If you have been searching for fabulous, free knitting patterns, hats are a great place to start! Because they are small, they knit up quickly and can make a huge impact on … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Heart….
For all you card makers out there. Show your Valentine how much you care by making a one-of-a-kind card with this knitted heart.
Or hang it in the window, or on a tree (the Christmas Tree gave way to the … Read More...
9 Kitchen Craft Ideas
I have had tunnel vision in my house lately. Since we moved in just before Thanksgiving I’ve been making little projects here and there to spruce up the kitchen. So naturally my eyes have been peeled for other cool kitchen … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
9 More Valentine Projects
I have a feeling this won’t be the last Valentine round up that I post. I posted 9 cool Valentine crafts a couple of days ago and already my list is full again. The creativity out there is truly amazing, … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that is celebrated all around the world to show love and affection to those who are close to our hearts. Cross stitch is a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation for someone … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free charts from un jour, une grille
(1) Gateau d’anniversaire
(2) Vélo
(3) Maison à oiseau (ou boite au lettre je sais pas)
(4) Amplificateur
(5) Carrosse
(6) Scooter
(7) Orange
(8) Bonhomme de neige
(9) Ballon de Basket
(10) Voiture
(11) Chaine hifi
(12) Chaton roux… Read More...
Clay Community: Looking Around
And out in the clay-world online:
- Don’t forget to vote in this month’s challenge on PCC. They run this contest every month and you should enter!
- Along the same lines, if you’re into making polymer clay jewellery the Art Bead
Free charts: Cross-stitch
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...