Melody and Brenton from Garden Melodies made this gingerbread replica of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater. This would be oh so modern as a quilt. Visit Fallingwater.org for more inspiration.
Via Craftzine.
Tutorial: Linking Hearts Ring Bearer Pillow
Brenda from Pepperatzies guest blogs at Craft Passion with a tutorial showing how to make a ring bearer pillow. The felt pillow embellished with embroidery and heart appliques is perfect for a winter wedding! Get the tute.
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How to make a recycled plaid tablecloth flower
Over at the blog With Joy there is a cute tutorial on how to make this recycled table cloth and tulle flower embellishment. I also just love she turned a strip of the tablecloth into a fancy draw string for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric headband
Stephanie from My Sweet Ry-pie made a pretty fabric headband for her young daughter, and shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. You can make one from less than a quarter-yard of fabric! Go to the … Read More...
Edible Party Horns
I love chocolately, sprinkley goodness of these kid-friend edible part horns. Learn to make them HERE at Cooking With My Kid.
Tutorial: Simple square potholder with pocket
Prudent Baby shows how to make a square potholder with a pocket. The clean lines and contrast bias tape edging put the focus on the fabric. This is a great project to show off a favorite fabric print! Go to … Read More...
Hey Sue, where are you going?
This one has two feet making her look as if she is walking away. Check out more Sun Bonnet Sue wrecks over at Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. Hilarious!
Tutorial: Simple six-pocket tote bag
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.