Head over to 504 Main to see how Holly used her Silhouette machine to create tattoos and make these lovely centerpieces for the holidays!
Win WunderStitch Scalloped Shears
Sewforless.com is giving away 12 pairs of WunderStitch Scalloped Shears. These babies retail for US$ 39.99 per pair, so I know you’ll want to get in on the draw. The contest is running on theSewcial.com, a new stitchy social-networking … Read More...
How to make a real fall leaf wreath
I might have just gone a bit wreath crazy. This real fall leaf wreath is so simple and pretty. I brings me back to my crafting days as a kid. All you need other than some of mother nature’s little … Read More...
Edible Gifts from The Kitchn
Find a great roundup of homemade, edible gifts HERE at the kitchn, such as homemade tea blends or cake in a jar.
Tutorial: Fleece mittens that stay tucked in to your coat
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens designed to stay tucked in to your coat sleeves. The elastic at the wrists keep the cold (and snow) out, while the longer cuffs won’t slip … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable custom faux fur coat collar
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog for adding flair to your winter coat by covering the collar in faux fur. The cover is removable so you can easily change it back (or to another collar cover) as needed. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a romper into a dress
Cammie from Balance the Busy got this cute baby romper from a garage sale, but it was too short for her little girl. A little bit of sewing turned it into a dress, and it took just 20 minutes. She … Read More...
Free pattern: 1950s baby bib with feeding mitt for mama
Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Christmas with a 1950s pattern for a unique 1950s baby bib. The gathered bib gives plenty of coverage for baby’s clothes, while the attached mitt is intended to protect mama’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa ornament Advent calendar
Raspberry & Chocolate shares a tutorial for making this lovely Advent calendar. The santa ornament gets moved each day to show the countdown to Christmas. I love the combination of the linen-look fabric with the white paint and the red … Read More...
Butternut Squash Centerpiece
Learn how to make a butternut squash centerpiece HERE at Paper, Plate and Plane, via Cool Craft Sites.
Jelly Roll Dream Challenge Competition
Take one Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), create a winning quilt design, and you could have your quilt featured in a book. The top winners will win top-of-the-line sewing machines. This is an international competition so all of you where ever … Read More...
Giveaway: Heart and Hands quilting book
Get a chance to win this vintage book Hearts and Hands: The Influence of Women & Quilts on American Society over at Kaye’s Quilting Friends. It’s a must read for anyone interested in discovering “the important role played by … Read More...
Travel Album Idea
Melissa Samuels shows how she recorded a recent family trip using a set of tags from Tattered Angels. She describes the stamping and misting techniques she used. Click here to see more.
New Release: Christmas Digital Stamps
Paper Garden Projects has a lovely new digital Christmas stamp set just released, click here to see it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure … Read More...
Raku jewelry
Raku loosely translates as enjoyment, contentment, pleasure and happiness. Raku pottery is best characterized by its crazed glaze and blackened clay, which creates very interesting visual texture and contrast. Kathy at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading has assembled some wonderful … Read More...
Print and Cut Characters
This website, Cut Out Characters, sells a variety of printable characters that you can cut out for craft projects and home decor. They have a variety of holiday themed characters for Thanksgiving and Christmas too. Prices start at $1.99. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Busy Bodies
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Fortune Cookie Soaps
Denise’s Yada Yada blog recently featured a soap making recipe for Fortune Cookie Soaps. For an extra dose of cleverness, print your own fortunes to include inside the soaps! These make wonderful gifts, as well as treats for yourself.
DIY: Scrappy Cat applique for a swag bag
Marion from Mad Cat Art Studio took some of her fabric scraps and whipped up this cool cat. So fe-line, cute! Marion is going to put her finished cat on a swag bag. Go here to download instructions for this … Read More...
Merry Hippo doll quilt
Mary from Scraps Du Jour made this doll quilt top for a charity project. It’s one of 50+ doll quilts she’s made this year. Read more here.