Janet Granger‘s new Ackworth-style miniature sampler is featured in the March 2011 issue of Dolls House World magazine. If you’d likek to stitch up this beauty, you can buy the magazine (which includes the chart); or you can buy … Read More...
Learn about Ikat weaving
An un-bylined post on the Textile Arts Center blog gives us a rockin overview of Ikat weaving — a technique in which warp and/or weft threads are resist-dyed (usually tie-dyed) before weaving. Enjoy a summary and beautiful photos at the … Read More...
Add beads to your tatting
Tatting maven Jane Eborall has posted several tutes lately for incorporating beads into tatting. Check them out.
- Adding a bead to a picot
- Adding beads into the work as the piece is made
- Adding a lot of beads in mid-project
Project: Heart Pouch
Pop on over to the Crafting the Web blog and let Theresa show you how to make this lovely heart pouch. Great for tiny things like candy or jewelery *wink*
-Heather
Recycled Hanger and T-shirt Chinese New Year wall hanging
The Chinese New Year is such a fun time to make crafts and decorations for. Check out this bright red wall hanging made from a hanger (OK I’m giggling typing that) and a t-shirt. For the tutorial on how to … Read More...
Valentine the Voodoo Pincushion
This is a fun project even if you are in love! As stated below, we all need a bright and fuzzy outlet for our pent-up aggressions now and again! But think of the possibilities of this throughout the year. Are … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY hair extensions
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put her sewing skills to unusual use when she figured out how to make her own hair extensions. Yes, sew your own. I had no idea that you could this without specialized equipment, but it … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine’s Cupcake Toppers
Yet another freebie from Kacey at Stay-at-Home-Artist. Top your Valentine’s cupcakes with these cuties. or use them as embellishments on a card or scrapbook page! Click here to go to the download.
Mini Cookies Stashed in a Faux Pie and Cupcake
This post is totally self-serving, since these are mine. All mine. But I had to share. I’m in cahoots with Cheryl of Sew Can Do on my own blog to come up with sweet (me) and sewn (Cheryl) versions of … Read More...
Edible Cocktail Garnish
Edible, sparkly,flowery cocktail garnish. Edible, sparkly, flowery cocktail garnish. So awesome I wrote it twice. Learn to make it HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Heart Fruit Roll-Ups
Make your own (healthy!) fruit roll-ups and cut little hearts (aww!) HERE at My Kids Make.
Get it now: Valentine’s sale at Bramcost Publications
Bramcost Publications celebrates Valentines Day a little early with a sale. From now until February 11, 2011 you can get 15% off of your entire order with the coupon code VALENTINE. Get the details at Bramcost Publications.
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Tutorial: Valentine’s shirts for boys
It’s so easy to come up with a cute Valentine’s shirt for girls. Pink, hearts, ruffles get center stage. But what about our boys? Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows off a couple of the Valentine’s shirts that she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing pad with hanging pockets
Changing tables in public restrooms are certainly convenient, but not always sanitary. Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a travel changing pad that fits over one a public changing table. The changing pad has a wipe clean surface, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece headband earwarmer
Fleece Fun has a tutorial for making a fleece headband earwarmer. You can wear it plain, or add a large flower embellishment. They’re easily made from fleece. Get the tutorial to find out how.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
Freebie: SVG Duck File
Click here to download this free svg file from BeaOriginal. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Handmade Paper Heart Valentines
the long thread has an adorable idea for using up recycled paper from around your house. I love that they used the heart shaped cookie cutter to mold the ‘paper’.
Freebie and New Release: Paper Garden Digital Stamps
Paper Garden Projects has an adorable new digital stamp set just in time for Valentine’s Day called Loving Critters, with 3 images and 7 coordinating sentiments, it can found by clicking here.
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG … Read More...
Sick in bed
Will be back with you soon, am under the weather. Image via Mountain Genealogists.
Gnome Love
BenCanDance has these little gnomes in love. Phone love that is. The quirky little sculptures made me grin. If the cutesy bit of Valentine’s is beginning to wear on you check out her rejection gnomes.