This is so cute to give as a gift to someone you like to tease, a lump of grumpy coal. You can have it out to remind your kids that if they are not good they will be getting this! … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic cup word tea covers
Rashmi sent in this link to her blog The Ochre Elephant featuring a great project where she recycled yogurt containers into tea light covers that also spelled out “Happy Diwali”. The Festival of Diwali or Deepavali means “The Festival of … Read More...
Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway later this week
Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway later this week! I can’t tell you right now what it is, but I can give you a couple of clues each day.
Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric napkins
Just in time for holiday entertaining, Heather Bailey shows how to make a set of simple fabric napkins. 1 1/4 yards of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins. Go to the tutorial.
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Pumpkin Patch Cake. And a Stop Motion Marshmallow Video.
Well, I’m out of the Project Food Blog contest. My stop-motion marshmallow video didn’t make it past Round 7, so I never got to submit my pumpkin patch cake (prepared for Round 8, just in case). So I’m pawning … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase … Read More...
Giveaway: Bernina goodies from We All Sew
We All Sew celebrates Thanksgiving with a giveaway of a Bernina goody bag. I love it when the words “Bernina” and “givewaway” appear in the same sentence! Go to We All Sew for details and to enter the giveaway. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a pair of leggings
Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to make your own pair of leggings. You make the pattern from a pair of leggings you already own and that you know fit you. She made hers from … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible napkin rings
Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of reversible napkin rings. A fabric covered button makes a pretty accent and a fun place to attach a name card. Go to the tutorial.
[photo fro Prudent Baby]
Freebie: Thanksgiving Banner
This printable banner spells out Give Thanks and is available for downloading here. A tutorial on how to make the banner is included. Source: At Second Street Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
“Double Wedding Ring” gone modern
Barbara from Barbara Brockman’s Material Culture explains the origins of the beloved Double Wedding Ring quilt. She shares this modern interpretation My Double Wedding Ring by Kieko Goke. It’s a stunner. Go to post to read more.
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Party Monday: Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts in just nine days…
These party ideas are perfect for Hanukkah parties, Hanukkah dinners , meals an feasts. Tutorials and decorations are a little hard to find so we decided to create this roundup of the best ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Ornaments
Cindy Liebel created these ornaments using patterned papers and a scallop circle punch. The tutorial is posted on the LilyBee blog. Click here for the instructions.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Project: Stamp Your Own Gift Wrap
Inkadinkado has some great ideas, instructions and tips on how to stamp your own gift wrap for the holidays. Find all the info by clicking here.
-Heather
VINTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS?? AND – WIN A BOOK!
I was sent a link to this handsome tie. It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear. What do you think?
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx
Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site. Reminds me … Read More...
Freebie: Doily Clip Art
You can download this doily clip art free from Martha Stewart Crafts. great for cards, scrapbooking and gift wrapping! Click here to go to the download. There is also a tutorial for making the cookie tins as shown.
Say It Isn’t So Food Network
Sigh. Ace of Cakes has been canceled. And this news has been confirmed on Duff’s bakery site, Charm City Cakes. And in the farewell post, Duff applies the terms “genuine” and “wacky” to the show. I have … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Reunion Dinners
Reunion Dinners
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Thanksgiving Treats Roundup
Find a great roundup of Thanksgiving treats HERE at The Crafty Crow, including this gum drop turkey from Design. Wash. Repeat.
Tutorial: Sewing hooks, eyes, and snaps securely
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps
. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial.
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