Clare from Mummushka’s Bushkies shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute puppy softie. He’s made from recycled knitwear. If you have some stained, torn, or outgrown shirts or sweaters, you can give them new … Read More...
Free project: Crop Circles quilt
Quilt artist Jen Swearington shares how she made this quilt that is from the book Simple Contemporary Quilts by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader. Called Crop Circles, get the know-how at Lark Crafts Free Project Friday. Thanks Valerie for sharing … Read More...
Kid’s Thanksgiving Table
I know, I know, I posted a whooooole spread on the Kid’s Thanksgiving Table yesterday. Before I spotted this gem at Poca Cosas. Every detail of this Thanksgiving table for kids from Fiskars is so ridiculously charming and … Read More...
Workshop: Make Your Own 2011 Planner
Avital of Creativity Prompt has designed this self-paced workshop to make a planner for 2011. The workshop includes PDF files of planner inserts, written instructions and a video tutorial for $12. Click here for more information.
Project: Thanksgiving Turkey Card
Rainbow Jelly Shooters
These are so mesmerizing to behold, I could barely pull my eyes from the screen. Learn how to make rainbow jelly shooters HERE at Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over … Read More...
Creating a space for sewing
Lily from Block-A-Day shares how she created a quiet place for sewing in her home. She says having it all on the kitchen table was too much chaos. Read more, visit a wee space for me.
Liva Gem Loft
Liva is hard at work in Canada building her jewelry business from the ground up. From design sketches, setting up online stores, writing press releases to keeping up with mundane tasks like laundry, this “one woman show” is making progress … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Caramel Apples
I have to say, it was a bit of a challenge trying to stick with a caramel apple theme from appetizer to cocktail. But here goes…
1. The recipe that inspired this theme: caramel apple muffins from Smashed Peas and … Read More...
Insider Tips: Getting Over Creative Block
Veronica Jennings (Vee) posts some tips on the Studio Calico blog about how she gets over creative block. Click here to go to the post.
Inspiration du Jour – Thankful
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PB Inspired Mayflower Centerpiece
Love. Love. Love! This centerpiece is so awesome, and I love that it’s a Pottery Barn knock off. Robyn’s version $5.00. Pottern Barn, $40.00. I love how Robyn from The Pink Peony of Le Jardin put this replica of the … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Letters
I love letters, monograms, initials, anything like that. You can buy wooden letters and paper mache letters to paint, decoupage, and yes, wrap in yarn! Bailey from Let Birds Fly will show you how she made these charming yarn wrapped … Read More...
Handprint Snowman Ornaments
Oh my gosh, why didn’t I think of this? That’s what you are going to say to yourself after looking at this adorable ornament from Stephanie over at Full of Great Ideas. These would make really great gifts for … Read More...
DIY Paintbrush Santas
Aren’t these too cute? Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom took some paintbrushes, cardstock, paint and glue to make these whimsical Santa ornaments. Suzy took an ornament she had received in an ornament exchange several years ago, recreated it and put … Read More...
Kiln Forming at Vitrum Studios
It’s time to cruise the country looking for interesting glass classes. Across the country from me, over on the east coast, Vitrum Studios is offering what looks to be a very good class on kiln forming, also known as kiln … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired appliqued shirt
Stephanie from The Crimson Owl created this fabulous appliqued tank, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from The Crimson Owl]
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Tutorial: Vintage style circular party apron
Bramcost Publications shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a vintage style circular party apron. It’s part of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. The gathered circle creates a beautifully shaped apron. Go to … Read More...
DIY Modern Art Plates
Inspired by an expensive Marimekko Plates display, these adorable plates are made by kids! That’s right, simply get some dollar store plates and some paint markers and you are ready to go. Get the full instructions for this kid friendly … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pom pom flower garland
shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew pom pom flower garland. You can make the fluffy flowers out of long strips of fabric. Time to raid your scrap bin! Get the tute.