This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen! I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me. I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Digital Cutting Files
This set of Valentine’s Day cutting files is available as a free download from Design House Digital. The set by Deena Rutter comes in five file formats: AI, SVG, GSD, JPG and PNG, and includes a CD or Cookie envelope, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 2011 Books
DIY Wedding Cake Toppers/Favors
These adorable little handmade figurines featured on Once Wed made me smile! They’re meant to be used as toppers for cupcakes and/or gifts for your bridal party. The figurines can be customized for bridesmaids by using bits and pieces that … Read More...
Tutorial: Add flannel to upgrade a plain fleece blanket to boutique-style
Mariska from No Time To Be Boredshows how to give a store-bought fleece blanket a designer look by sewing a layer of flannel on the top. Use a designer flannel print to make a blanket that looks like it … Read More...
Hermione’s Scarf Inspired Mittens
The first picture I saw of these mittens was in pinks and whites, very Valentine-ish!
But this colorway is pretty too.
For the FREE pattern, click HERE!
http://www.freshislefibers.com/Patterns/hermionescarf/HermioneMittens.pdf
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is … Read More...
Read all about it: Cool organizational ideas for your sewing space
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows off her newly organized sewing space, and gives some good ideas for creating functional – and attractive – organization for all of the tools, fabrics, and notions that we sewing types like to … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Shawl collar jacket
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket. Love, love! It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read More...
Photopolymer plates and PMC
Virginia Huffman at Vine Design and PMC Design Studio shares simple steps and photos for making photopolymer plates allowing you to transform almost any line drawing into silver jewelry.
If you’ve never heard of photopolymer plates, the plate material is … Read More...
Free Pattern for Cat Hoodie
Yes, I have cats. 11 of them. No, I’m not the crazy cat lady that lives at the end of the road, they are all barn cats and all earn their keep.
Is this a cute idea? Definitely. Do I … Read More...
Meet DesertRubble
1.Introduce yourself!
My name is Lynn Reno and I grew up in rural Indiana but have lived in Mesa, AZ for most of my adult life. Along with polymer clay, my other current hobbies are to bring birds and butterflies … Read More...
Diy Makeup Remover
It’s the end of the day your getting ready to go to bed. You open the cupboard and realise your fresh out of eye makeup remover never fear here are some recipes for homemade eye makeup remover found on “Tipnut” … Read More...
Gummy Hearts
Learn to make these berry gummy heart treats HERE at Parents.com. You need to register at the site to see the recipe, but it’s free to sign up.
Making your own gummies has become very popular as it allows … Read More...
Too Cute For Words BunnyClava For Kids!
Tutorial: Recycled vinyl and fabric flower
I know there are tons of fabric flower tutorials out there, but I thought I’d add one of my own to the mix.
It’s made from two stacked layers, each of which is free-motion stitched with a bright orange thread. The … Read More...
Got Milk? All the Ads and a Cool Site
The Got Milk? campaign, created in 1993 for the California Milk Processor Board is one of the most successful and recognizable ad campaigns ever. Creative Criminals has compiled an almost-complete collection of all the famous-people-with-milk-mustaches Got Milk? ads (… Read More...
Upcycle coloring book pages into paintings
Uh….WOW! Totally mastered the art of kitsch. Over at Katie’s blog Punk Projects there is a super fun and easy tutorial on how to paint coloring book pages and make them look like awesome art!
Tutorial: Photo Heart Ornament and Garland
This delightful project comes from Scrappergirl. Learn how to make a similar photo ornament, as well as how to use several of them to make a garland.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Rachel Wrap Shirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional is hosting a 3-part sew-along for her Rachel Wrap Shirt for little girls. This pretty shirt is edged with bias trim and has tie closures.
First she shows how to draft the pattern, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover
Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for making a fabric notebook cover. It’s got pockets for your checkbook, your check register (so you can keep up with what you spend!), and loose receipts. Get the tute.
[photo from … Read More...