From now until December 9, 2010 at noon, Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion is offering her Three Little Bibs pattern for FREE. That’s right, folks. FREE. It’s her way of paying the universe back for a kindness that was shown … Read More...
Mixed-Up Snowman Snacks
Love this snowman all mixed up as a snack from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. Marshmallow snowballs, pretzel arms, sprinkle noses… all mixed up in a clever little package with a free printable to boot. Click HERE for the how-tos.
Updated winners for the Child’s Hey diddle diddle knit Afghan by Carol Caldwell
Carol was so thrilled with all your wonderful comments so she asked me to select 3 other winners for prizes. We want to thank Carol for her generosity and awesome talent. Convo Carol on her “ETSY CCKITTENKNITS Shop” for your … Read More...
Edible Ink Cookie Tutorial AND a Cookie Decorator Directory
Okay everybody, we have a couple things to talk about here. First, this wonderful tutorial on creating edible ink images on cookies HERE at the equally wonderful Sweetopia. I know. Gorgeous, right? But it gets even better. A new … Read More...
Christmas Tree Sandwich
An unending supply of clever, cute, easy holiday-on-your-plate lunches from Little Food Junction. Check out the latest and learn how to make it: Christmas Tree Sandwich.
Cranberries, Salsa and Laundry
Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great … Read More...
New Release: Taylored Expressions
Taylored Expressions has just released some great new stamps, along with wonderful new dies and embossing plates as well. In themes like baking, floral and sewing, check them out by clicking here.
-Heather
More than adornment
I was looking at Rio Grande’s cool new blog and came across a post from Molly Therese Bell about functional jewelry. These rings from Luke Jerram are fine examples. What thoughtful, inventive, and precious gifts! Read about Luke’s portrait projecting … Read More...
Toffee – Indie Arts and Crafts Magazine
Toffee, a new indie arts and crafts magazine, looks delicious! I just ordered my subscription. I’m a sucker for something this tasty and cute! This magazine looks like it has some good interview and articles and actual projects. Well … Read More...
How to make a recycled book butterfly specimen display
I can’t tell you how much I love the simplicity of this book turned butterfly specimen display that is posted over at the blog Hokey Stokes. See more pictures over at the post. And speaking of recycled book projects … Read More...
Ogle-worthy: The work of Gabriel Dawe
A couple of blogs are featuring the work of fiber artist Gabriel Dawe. Enjoy lots of eye candy plus interesting observations at the Textile Arts Center blog and Craftzine.com.
A portrait in or nue
Jacinta of Stitchalicious has posted the finish of an or nue project that has been a year in the making. She says,
… Read More...This whole project began as a vague idea in the back of my mind as to whether I
Stitch a pretty pendant
Andrea DeHart has posted a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating a quick, gift-worthy cross-stitch pendant. See the tute.
Learn about new Iranian fiber art
Abigail Doan‘s post on the Textile Arts Center blog looks at “the Iranian New Art group, a collective of Iranian artists and students who use recycled and natural (typically fiber) materials to draw attention to the ecological and social … Read More...
Are these designs equal?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two works of ecclesiastical embroidery with fascinating results. Though stitched in different centuries, are they based on the same pattern? Enjoy Mary’s analysis and assessment at her blog post.
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner has expanded her line of huggable softies to include this snowy owl. Lovely. Get details and see more photos on her Doll blog post.
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired embellished balllet flats
Kimberlee from Magpie Shinies fell in love with a pair of embellished ballet flats from J. Crew. Instead of plunking down the considerable chunk of change it would take to own that pair of shoes, she recreated the look using … Read More...
Tutorial: Flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls
Liz from Busy Lizzy’s created this fabulous flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of ruffles hiked up over one knee are just the right amount of sassy! These will … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Peter Pan collar
Citra from Innocentia shows how to draft your own pattern for a Peter Pan collar. This classic collar adds a sweet look to dresses, shirts, and sweaters. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Innocentia]