Need to cover alot of space with a really big stamp? Visit Instructables for a tutorial video and learn to make a giant roller stamp, very cool! These would be terrific for stamping gift wrap.
-Heather
Pompom Delica earring tutorial
Beading Arts is offering a free tutorial for these lovely Pompom Delica earrings by Wendy Van Camp. Learn how to make them and then learn more about Wendy at Beading Arts!
Fancy filigree earrings project and giveaway
Auntie’s Beads is having a giveaway of these fancy filigree earrings for those who comment before 4PM CST today (12/20/2010). Head over and enter; you can also learn to make a pair as a last-minute gift or for your very … Read More...
You could win an Apple iPad!
Artbeads Blog for Beaders is giving away a new Apple iPad! Check out their post to find out how you can enter.
Winner of, “The Lampshade Lady’s Guide to Lighting up Your Life” Giveaway
“The Lampshade Lady’s Guide to Lighting up Your Life” is one of the most popular books we have given away and I wish we had more of them for you. The winner of this book is lucky #68, Shady Brooks. … Read More...
Freebie: Printable New Year Subway Art
Get ready to ring in the New Year with this free subway art from Custom Printables. Click here to download the poster.
Tutorial: I Spy bag
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an I Spy Bag. It’s a small pillow filled with clear beads and random tiny objects. A window on one side allows a peak … Read More...
Tutorial: Knee patches from jeans pockets
Hester Jane from Fun in the Making shows a cool idea for patching the knees on a pair of jeans. She uses pockets from another pair of jeans for the patches. Get the tute to find out how to do … Read More...
How to make a paper tube snowflake
These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
Check out this … Read More...
Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family
Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt. This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash. Fabric flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Unique ruffled hem on a knit garment
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to.
[photo from Off the Cuff Sewing Style]
Freebie: Printable Christmas Poster
This Merry & Bright poster might be just the touch you’re looking for to finishing up your Christmas décor. Click here to go to the download from Stay at Home Artist
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and … Read More...
Margaret won City Quilts!
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a copy of the book City Quilts: 12 Dramatic Projects Inspired by Urban Views by Cherri House (Stash Books). There were 93 comments.
Commenter 49, Margaret from … Read More...
Project: Winter Birthday Card
Know someone who has a winter birthday? Make them a fun sparkly stamped card like this one from Inky Antics. Click here to download a pdf instructions sheet.
-Heather
Freebie: Printable Gift Tags
These French language gift tags are available to be downloaded free from the Gedane blog. The blog is in French, simply click on each image to save to your computer. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Holiday Celebrations
Here are some lovely table setting ideas for the holidays – wine glasses, markers, coasters, beautiful glassware.
1. Faux Ceramic Colorful Coaster by XOCC
2. Floral Napkin Rings by Ayeletbeads
3. Festive Wine Charms by GimpyVicki
4. Lovely Millefiori Plate… Read More...
CROCHET PACKAGE WRAPPING??
I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages. The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.
My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More...
Freebie: 2011 Owl Calendar
Shivani from My Owl Barn, has collaborated with 30 artists to create a free 2011 calendar that is customizable. Simply select which illustration you want for each month, then download the calendar file. Great for last minute gifts! Click … Read More...
Recipe Monday: A Christmas Story
1.entertainment. Watch the classic Movie a Christmas story
, of course.
2.decor. Make sure to have bars of Lifebuoy red soap
in the bathroom.
3. cupcakes. Make leg lamp cupcakes with how-tos and printables from … Read More...