Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she turned a pair of khaki pants into a boxy little jacket. This is such a clever -and stylish- refashion! Get the tute.
[photo from Handmade by Carolyn]
Tutorial: Herringbone throw pillow
Farah from Craft.a.World shows how to make this throw pillow fabric strips folded and layered into a lovely herringbone pattern. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft.a.World]
Technique: Stamping with Paint Resist
Vanessa Spencer shares a cool stamping resist technique using acrylic paint and distress inks over at the Stampington blog. Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Fur-lined aviator hat from an old sweater
Stephanie from Deviantly Domesticated guest blogs at Finding My Aloha with a tutorial showing how to turn an old sweater into an aviator hat. Add some faux fur lining to make it extra warm and extra cute. Brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy Square quilt block
Jennifer from My Two Butterflies made a lucky friend this baby quilt using crazy squares (close-up of a section shown). She creates movement while not having to match corners. Brilliant! She even shares how she constructed the crazy square blocks. … Read More...
Etsy find – Pretty Brilliant
These feathers aren’t from an exotic bird but plastic that was headed for the landfill. Eleanor says her upcycled plastic jewelry aims “to encourage people to see the beauty inherent in plastic packaging and its possible applications to fantastical adornments.” … Read More...
Top 10 Projects from 2010
Shellie, the owner of Craft Gossip, was kind enough to let me start the Home & Garden channel on July 19th of 2010. Since then I have featured hundreds of cool projects from all over blogland and from various other … Read More...
Adding Moudling to Rounded Corners
I used to live in Las Vegas. Out there they build all the houses with rounded corners. That means no moulding around the windows, hence (my opinion mind you) no character. Sure the houses looked nice, but heck I’m a … Read More...
Pique Assiette Mosaics and Melissa Miller
We’re on a bit of a mosaics roll here with the book giveaway and all. So here’s some more inspiration from a lovely artist that specializes in a mosaic technique called Pique Assiette. Her name is Melissa Miller and her … Read More...
There is a Winner…
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...