Learn how to stamp on velvet and make a lovely scarf, purse or head band over at Inkadinkado. What a great gift idea!
-Heather
Christmas Cookie Trees
Fantastic roundup of Christmas cookie trees from the kitchn. Check it out HERE. Shown are gingerbread cookie trees from Australian Gourmet Traveller.
Polymer Clay – Filigree Ornaments
I’ve never really tried polymer clay filigree – caning has been “my thing” so far – but I’ve seen some absolutely beautiful works done with it and here are some lovely examples of Christmas ornaments done with it. The first, … Read More...
VINTAGE SLIPPERS IN A FLASH!
These are so pretty. If you need that final gift for someone special, crochet a pair of these in a flash.
The site offers yarn substitution info which is helpful when trying to adapt vintage patterns to currently available yarn … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Quote Word Art
Jill Marie Paulson at A Matter of Memories has created this word art from a Christmas quotation by Burton Hills. You can download it for your holiday projects by clicking here.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Ornaments
Wendi from Scrappy Day in Paradise shows you how to make a variety of ornaments using your scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to the tutorials.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these … Read More...
13 Garland Ideas for the Christmas Holidays
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 13 different garland ideas for the Christmas holidays. Whether you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your living room, dining room, or any other space in … Read More...
Giveaway time! – Off the Needles – A 2011 Knitting Pinup Calendar
Hello All! I’m very excited about this giveaway! We all need calendars and probably we all need calendars of frisky ladies in skimpy outfits but we DEFINITELY need 2011 calendars with frisky ladies in skimpy outfits KNITTING. Amiright?
Here is … Read More...
Giveaway for 500 Judaica ends this Friday
If you haven’t entered for your chance to win, what are you waiting for? Head over to the post about the giveaway and leave a comment for your chance to win!
GAS Conference 2011 in Seattle has Opened Registration
I’m planning on going, are you? It’s the Glass Art Society conference being held in Seattle in 2011. Registration has opened and it’s always a good idea to sign up for these things early to get the lowest price on … Read More...
Meet Gingerbell
1. So, introduce yourself!
Hi! My name is Ginger Gonzalez and I live in rural Indiana with my husband Jose, our 2 cats and a little dog Chuy. We are the happy parents of 1 son and we have 2 … Read More...
Tutorial: Aprons from vintage placemats
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these super cute aprons from vintage placemats. That girl is genius! I’m now adding vintage placemats to my must-hoard list. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Quilted leather purse with cat and heart
Kitty and quilt lovers, this purse is for you. Made from recycled leather it has beautiful stitching and adorable appliques. The cat has a discernible attitude – reminds me of mine. See more at Bonspiel Creation Etsy and start thinking … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fringed finish to camouflage wear on a seam edge
Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar. Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as … Read More...
Punctuation by American Jane
I spied this border fabric at Honey Bee Humble Etsy. It’s called Punctuation by American Jane. Dear Moda, I want some for my very own. Check it out here.
Giveaway: Fa la la la Felt plus felt goodies
The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog.
THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:
- –A copy of Fa la la la Felt by
Free pattern: Shelburne Garden quilt
This pattern is Shelburne Garden by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts. I like the color scheme, the nine patches on point, and the floral corner blocks. If you like it too, it’s a free download at Windham Fabrics. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.
Inspiration: tiny toadstool
This exquisite wearable art is by Shan Shan of tiny toadstool. Her unique berets, she says, are made of wool, then dyed and embroidered. See more on her blog. Or go to her Etsy shop.
Pom Pom Snowman – How To
Not really knitting, but it’s yarn, eh? Still can have fun with yarn even if it’s not knitting, and these little guys prove it!
Click on over to Carolyn’s Homework Blogspot for the tut on Pom Pom Snowmen!