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Christmas Gift Bag by TanishaRenee. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy.
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You may remember the feathered hair piece tutorial featured in December from Marla Plain and Small. She’s got more free jewelry tutorials to share as well. Take a look at her DIY charm necklaces and her stylish DIY bib necklace… Read More...
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to create these elegant hot pads. Love, love! They used their Mary Flanagan Felted Wool backed with plain duck cloth to make theirs. Go to the tutorial.
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Jamie from C.R.A.F.T. shares her no-sew refashion that turned a dress into a skirt. The dress was a tank dress with wide elastic at the waist, so she needed nothing more than a seam ripper to turn it into a … Read More...
Amanda from We Are the Joneses recently announced Gabe’s Gifts, her year-long blanket drive for Project Linus to honor the child she lost through miscarriage. She has pledged to make 12 blankets herself, and is collecting blankets from others in … Read More...
What’s not to love? Beads. Winter. Wonderland. Socks.
Combine all of the above and you have heaven. I love knitting with beads. The sparkle, glitz, bling… I love the look, whether it’s all out there, or just a few sprinkled … Read More...
Michelle Mach shares a list of beading and jewelry contest happening now through March. Michelle says, “contests motivate you to learn new skills and they also give you a deadline, ensuring that you won’t procrastinate forever. Even if you don’t … Read More...
The Modern Quilt Guild launched their second Project Modern challenge. It is, “Design and make a quilt that is monochromatic. Create interest, life and energy in a quilt by using tints, shades and tones of a single color.” The judge … Read More...
I’ve never been a fan of knitted jewelry. Probably because I’ve never really worn a lot of jewelry, other than rings, and earrings, and necklaces and bracelets… ok, I like jewelry just like the next girl, but knitted jewelry? Not … Read More...
Alma Stoller has been busy making nifty paper bracelets. These wordy repurposed cardstock bracelets even get a seal of approval from Alma’s 13-year old daughter. Take a look at Alma’s blog for her free tutorial and whip up a new … Read More...
Care from Obsessively Stitching made this super cute quilt to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Using a tumbler block she highlighted reds and pinks from her stash then backed it with Ultra Cuddle. Visit her blog to see … Read More...
Kathleen of Whip Up fame has a New Year’s gift for bloggers. Here’s a sketch of what you will be making – a Cozy Cross Couch Throw. Go to the tutorial.
This desk really caught my eye today. The first thing I noticed were its lovely curves. I just love the character this desk possesses, and Christina gave it a facelift and some beautiful stenciling to take it over the top. … Read More...
I’ve been introduced to Martin Cheek by my good friend Leigh Adams. Martin is a published author on the subject of mosaics and makes the most wonderful and whimsical pieces. He’s based in the UK but does have an upcoming … Read More...
I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read More...
This sweet will you be my bridesmaid card created by Lori Reudi of Paper and Thread caught my eye on The Wedding Chicks blog! I love the neutral palette, but the card could easily be customized for any color … Read More...
These Fortune Cookies are a simple but a darling way to convey your Valentine’s Greetings. These should be inexpensive enough for the children to take to School and maybe they could make a large one for their teacher. Red for … Read More...
Please, please go check out this awesome (because that’s the best word for it) Harry Potter birthday cake created by Cosmo Cookie. It’s a gingerbread Hogwarts atop a chocolate cake. There’s even a hut for Hagrid.
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When I spotted this cupcake batter dispenser at Amanda’s site, , my first thought was “Where will I store this?” You see, I have so much extraneous kitchenware, my drawers are overflowing. I have to keep stuff stored in bins … Read More...
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make her Razzelberry Apron with a halter-style top and a large sash at the waist. I love, love, love the lines of this apron! Oh, the possibilities for fabric choice … Read More...
