Head over to Better Homes & Gardens to find out how to make this simple six-pocket tote bag. Get the how-to.
[photo from Better Homes & Gardens]
Sale: Impress Stamps
Impress is having a sale! 20% off everything from now until Dec. 31st. Use coupon code: “thank you” to receive the discount.
-Heather
XOXO Painted Valentine Letters
I was criticized by a commenter when I posted a Valentine craft on Christmas night on my craft blog. She didn’t know I had been sick for 3 days and it made me feel great to post something, even if … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias fabric flowers
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make these pretty gathered fabric flowers out of leftover fabrics. She uses fabric cut on the bias so the edges won’t fray. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: No-sew fleece blanket and matching pillow
Stephanie @ Home shows how to make a fleece blanket and matching pillow, no sewing required. You can make the set with just some simple cutting, tying, and stuffing. Get the tute.
[photo from Stephanie @ Home]
Tutorial: MasterChef Hat
Head over to our sister site, CraftBits, for a tutorial showing how to make a MasterChef Hat. Go the traditional route and make it from a white cotton, or choose a novelty fabric for a more lighthearted approach. Go … Read More...
Cupcake Poppers
Are these a sacrilege to the Almighty Macaron or a brilliant twist in the cupcake world? I’m voting for the latter. Find the how-tos to make cupcake poppers (ie mini cupcake tops sandwiched with frosting) HERE at Tablespoon.
Etsy find – Owl and Hourglass
Take a look at this beautiful, wearable timepiece Owl and Hourglass calls “Ball and Iceflakes Sphere Watch Necklace.” Most of the pieces in this shop feature a timepiece as the focal element. Spend a few minutes of your day looking … Read More...
A pieced polka dot table runner
Jessie from Messy Jessy shows how she made this lovely table runner as part of her holiday decor. I love those polka dots, so dog gone cute. Get the know-how.
DIY little felted bowl, La Petite Jatte
This free knitting pattern Spring-Colored Felted Bowl by Sarah E. White, About.com Guide, comes from About.com knitting. This sweet little felted bowl is the perfect thing for holding just a little of something: a few balls of yarn, a … Read More...
Giveaway: 101 Ways to Use Scrap Supplies
Jill from A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the idea book by Jennifer McGuire enitiled 101 Creative Ways To Use Your Scrapbook
Supplies. She is also giving away a copy. Click here to go to the giveaway
Freebies: New Years Printables
Fun new free printables at Catch My Party! Labels, invite, banners and more in elegant black and white deigns here or a fun disco ball theme here.
Tutorial: Wine Bottle Topper Tag
If you will be giving wine or other spirits as gifts for the New year, here is a tutorial showing how to create a topper tag for gifting. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Game Day Cakes and Cupcakes
While I’m not usually associated with things that are sports-related, here is a roundup of game day goodies from Martha Stewart, including these ball cupcakes. Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Make-Ahead Meals
Once again, given my slowness due to illness, sigh, this week’s Recipe Tuesday (like Party Monday) is a collection of other people’s hard work.
Find freeze and thaw recipes and tips HERE at the kitchn.
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Emilio Santini – Italian Glass Artist in America
While looking around for something interesting to write today I found an article written about Emilio Santini, who is an exceptional glass artist and sculptor. The Corning Museum page on Facebook brought it to my attention. Go Corning…and go … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered nursery art
Becky of Owly Baby shares a tutorial for a thrifty yet elegant bit of handmade nursery decor. Gorgeous. See the tute.
Inspiration: My Mums a Hippie
I’m diggin the work of Monique Jivram. Her bio notes,
… Read More...British-Colombian embroidery illustrator and artist Monique Jivram, aka My Mums a Hippie, creates work that is vibrant, lively and heavily influenced by her Latin American ancestry. Her fascination with colour,
The January sale has started at Janet Granger’s!
A big sale is going on over at Janet Granger‘s site. If you love miniature needlepoint — or you’d like to give it a try — bargains are waiting for you. Janet’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Everything on my doll’s house
Tutorial: House pillows
Cut Out + Keep user Cat Morley shows how to make these sweet little house pillows. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Cat Morley on Cut Out + Keep]