If you’re like me you have tons of extra snippets of ribbon and rickrack laying around from other cards and projects, here’s some really great card ideas from Martha Stewart to help you use up those rickrack scraps.
-Heather
Free chart: Christmas needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a free chart for this charming little Christmas project. You still have time to stitch this up for a special gift. Get the chart.
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Inspiration: The Doll Farm
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm made this Good Twin – Evil Twin softie. Her workmanship is amazing as always. But most remarkable is the originality and creativity she puts into each doll. See her blog post. And be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a loom and weave a mini blanket
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make a tiny loom from wood or cardboard and use it to weave a mini blanket — a perfect project to do with kids. The project was inspired by the legend … Read More...
Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse
A recycled felted wool sweater produces this ultra mod Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse. Use fashion rings to attach a pink striped handle, sew in a zipper closure, and add a buckle strap for a decorative touch. Using any colored … Read More...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More...
iPhone Cake… And Help For the Fondant-Phobic
I had to share this iPhone cake from Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen, not only because it’s just a really cool cake, but because this is a great cake decorating how-to post for anyone fearful of fondant. This is the blogger’s first … Read More...
Free pattern: Angry Bird plushie
Care from Obsessively Stitching created these Angry Bird plushies for her boys. Love, love, LOVE!! Look at their round little bodies and their little angry faces! She shares a pattern and tutorial so you can make some for yourself. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fingerless fleece gloves
Katie from Punk Projects guest blogs at Cartwheels In My Mind with a tutorial for making a pair of finglerless fleece gloves. The fleece gloves keep your wrists and hands warm while still allowing free movement of your fingers. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-Hour Caftan for adults and kids
Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make this beautiful kaftan in just one hour. Shown here is the adult version, but this also make a sweet top for toddlers. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Double oven mitt
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double oven mitt. Instead of a traditional mitt that protects just one hand, the double oven mitt covers both of your hands. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Rocket ship softie toy
Steffanie from Sew Grown shares a tutorial for this adorable rocket ship softie toy. Check out the little flames that come out of the bottom of the ship for blast-off! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy Christmas Ornament
Melissa from Bursts of Creativity has posted a tutorial for this easy ornament, using circles punched from patterned paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Freebie: Twilight Party Printables
Ok, is anyone else as excited that I am that Twilight Eclipse came out on DVD this weekend!? If you are here’s some great party printables from Hostessblog to help you celebrate.
-Heather
“Christmas Day” art quilt kit
Frieda from a Walk in the Woods not only had this lovely art quilt, Christmas Day, featured in Quilters Newsletter, she’s offering it in a kit. I want it, you can get it here.
More Snowflakes and Canes
In poking through my notes I found other Fimo snowflake and snowflake cane tutorials including the lovely one above!
- Leigh’s Snowflake decoration tutorial – and there are DOZENS of tutorials on Polymer Clay Central
- Eugena’s – this one is nice
Tutorial: Paper Christmas Trees
Nancy from Paper View shows how to create these tress using scrapbooking paper and embellishments. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Recipe Tuesday: Spirals
Review and Giveaway of New Books from Creating Keepsakes
Jill at a Matter of Memories has posted reviews of these two books from Creating Keepsakes
. She is also giving away one copy of each. The giveaway closes this Thursday December 9th, 2010. Click here to go to the … Read More...
