I have sent a notification to the randomly selected winner of the book Stylish Mosaics. There were so many entrants. WOW! If you haven’t received an email from me then I’m sorry but it wasn’t your turn to win. There … Read More...
Ball Drop Cupcakes for New Years
The ridiculous brilliance of others when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Specifically, the ridiculous brillance of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Learn to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished tee with ruffled front and cuffs
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish a plain tee with ruffled strips of fabric at the front and on the cuffs. Love it! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Easy over-the-head toddler bib from an old t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows us how to turn an old t-shirt into a toddler’s bib that slides over the head. This is such a practical bib style! It’s easy to put on (and take off) the child. The extra-long … Read More...
Tutorial: Singed fabric flowers
Nicole fromTradewind Tiarasshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make singed fabric flowers that you can use to make beautiful hair accessories. They’re made from circles of fabric stacked and embellished in the center with crystals, … Read More...
Meet CDowdle Designs
1. So, introduce yourself to us!
So here I am!
My name is Cindy Dowdle-Schoen. My company name is CDowdle Designs and my blog name is Purple Froggie Clay Stuff.
I have been doing polymer clay for a year … Read More...
Pop Rocks Rice Krispie Treats
Pop Rocks in Rice Krispie Treats? Wonderful! Genius! Inspired! Find the how-tos HERE at Cupcake Project.
Harry Potter Cupcakes
Even long after the last word was typed in the Harry Potter series, my love affair with the books hasn’t ended. Yes. I was that 26 year old who picked up the first edition hardcover of The Sorcerer’s Stone back … Read More...
Neopolitan Cupcakes
I know I have way too many weaknesses (stuff on sticks, tiny food versions of bigger things, mason jars…) but did I ever mention my weakness for Neopolitan? Seriously. Since I was a kid. Something about that vision of brown, … Read More...
Project: Stamps New Years Centerpiece
Use paper, stamping inks and stamps to make a fun and festive centerpiece for New Years Eve! Visit the Banana Frog blog for directions.
-Heather
Share Your Fun Food Photos
Every time I spot a new food photo sharing site I share it with you, of course, on the off chance you’ve not already discovered it. Tastespotting, foodgawker, tasteologie, I’ve no grudges against these great sites (well, … Read More...
How to Make a Notepad
I love this idea, really love it! I had no idea it was this easy and you’ll most likely be surprised as well. There are numerous possibilities for this project, from recycling scrap paper into plain pads to making that … Read More...
From Boring to Spectacular – Holiday Hurricane
If you’re like me, you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in front of the spray paint display at the craft store, or even better yet, at Home Depot. It’s really amazing what’s available these days, from appliance paint to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sticky Back Canvas Image Transfer
Melissa from Bursts of Creativity posted a step-by-step tutorial on transferring images from patterned paper onto Claudine Hellmuth Sticky back Canvas. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Copy this stitch combo
I’m crazy about this stitch combo from SharonB‘s sampler. She says,
… Read More...This band of stitching on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is based on a foundation of 3 rows of herringbone. The top and
Video tute: Raised cup stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares a new video tutorial for raised cup stitch. See the tute.
Free Online Class: Shabby Chic Configurations
Melissa Samuels will be teaching this free class on her UStream channel on January 24th at 9 pm EST. Click here for more details.
Win or save on Woolen Sails e-patterns
Check out the rockin giveaway over on Woolen Sails — two free e-patterns of the winner’s choice, one to keep and one to give away. Go to the blog post to enter before December 31. And don’t overlook the buy-one-get-one-free … Read More...
Cross-stitch a counted-thread motif
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has some great advice:
… Read More...Cross Stitchers often use specialty stitches borrowed from other embroidery styles to embellish Cross Stitch designs. One of my favorite counted thread embroidery stitches is the Outlined
Freebie: Christmas Journaling Helper
Jill at A Matter of Memories is offering this free journaling helper for your Christmas projects. Click here to go to the download
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...