Amy from H is for Handmade guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain v-neck sweater into a cardigan with a scrappy scalloped collar. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pom pom fringe throw pillow
If you like pom pom fringe, you’ll love this pillow by Susan from Living With Punks. It’s literally covered in pom pom fringe. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Snuggle blanket with sleeves
Covered in Crafts tells how to make a snuggle blanket with sleeves. Her tutorial shows how she made one for her baby niece, but this process would work for an older child as well – just change the measurements. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Regency silhouette Christmas ornaments
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bottle Cap Ornaments
Katie at Punk Projects shows how to create bottle cap ornaments. Hers are Star Trek themed, but you can substitute any images. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Party Monday: Knitting Party
As for the actual knitting skills, well, I’ll have to leave that to Knitting. But for the party surrounding the knitting, some ideas:
Planning on hosting a Knitting themed birthday party or get together? Maybe you want to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick & Easy Card
Melissa Samuels shares this tutorial for a quick and easy card. Techniques include distressing and glitter. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Rectangles and Circles quilt
Andrea from Millions of Thoughts entered this beauty in the Bloggers Quilt Festival Fall 2010. She chose a rectangle in a rectangle design for the pieced top, then finished with circle quilting. The colors and crinkly softness make this … Read More...
Christmas Idea: Countdown Drawer
Susan shared this idea for an advent calendar using the 7 Gypsies Library Drawer. Click here to see more.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy.
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Inspiration du Jour – Waiting, Hoping, Wishing
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects
I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I … Read More...
DIY: Clay Mask
I love the lillyella blog that is always full of inspiration & great articles, including one that includes a recipe for a clay mask posted by Roxana of Illuminated Perfume.
Blue Crackled Pumpkins
I know, I know! I’m running a little late on the pumpkin train here. However, I was stalking browsing my friend Jen’s amazing blog, Tatertots and Jello and saw these beauties in her sidebar. I’m in love with not only … Read More...
Ballard Knockoff Burlap Bird Ornament
Heather from Me Making Do guest posted at The Country Chic Cottage and shared how to make these adorable burlap bird ornaments. You can see the Ballard originals and get the burlap bird ornament tutorial here.
Book Review – Warm Glass – A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Glass
Time for another book review. Warm Glass – A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming
. And this is a very informative and comprehensive book of kiln forming. It includes fusing, slumping and casting and it’s written by Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Doménech … Read More...
Tutorial: The Lunar Bow Frock
Jessica from Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog for making her Lunar Bow Frock, a little girl’s dress embellished with a gorgeous oversized bow. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Vintage sheet wrapped wreath
Jeni from In Color Order guest blogs at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric wrappd wreath from vintage sheets. The wrapped fabric shows off the range of bright colors you can find in … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pillowcase dress from shirt sleeves
Papgena from Papgena Made It shows how she created this pillowcase style dress for her young daughter – out of the sleeves from a button down shirt. Clever idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Papgena Made It]
Vintage Bird Box
Isn’t this beautiful? Lindy from Cottage Hill used a bird graphic, some paint, a little Mod Podge and some distressing to turn a $0.99 box into this lovely vintage looking accent. I featured Lindy’s hand painted silk bird pillow back … Read More...
Birdseed Wreath
This wreath, made specially for our feathered friends, is made out of safe and edible materials perfect for hanging in your back yard. This is a fun project for kids to get involved in as well, so gather them together … Read More...