Make Baby Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial for a laminated cotton baby bib. The laminated fabric easily wipes clean, and a pocket at the bottom catches bits of food that fall. It’s cut from one piece of fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY romantic ruffle cardigan
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic. The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated paper card wallet
Tricia fromLeafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make these super cute card wallets, but she doesn’t use fabric. She uses paper sandwiched between two pieces of clear vinyl. It’s shiny and slick and soooo cute! … Read More...
Sweet Inspiration: Sweet Sugarbelle Cookies
I don’t post features of clever food artists nearly enough, so it’s time to amend that. Check out the work of Sweet Sugar Belle. And check out her blog, The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, HERE. The detail is stunning! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped poinsettia garland
Kimara from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a lovely poinsettia garland for the holidays. The scallops are a unique take on a hanging garland. Instead of ribbons draping from a mantel, this garland is made up of a … Read More...
Thanksgiving Place Cards Week
It’s Thanksgiving Place Cards Week on the American Crafts blog. Each day another place card design will be featured. Click here for more information. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Chocolate Pilgrim Hats
Gotta love with treats are fun and easy. Learn to make these chocolate Pilgrim hats with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots.
Tutorial: Long-sleeved peasant dress for toddlers
I love a peasant dress for summertime wear, but what about when the temperatures start to dip? Amy from Little Bean Workshop guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial for making a long-sleeved version. The construction is the same, … Read More...
How to Make a Candy Portrait Last
Perhaps you’ve seen the work of Andrew Salomone? Like here for example? Check out his guest post on MAKE on how-to create and preserve candy portraits. Wow. He even captured Liz Lemon, I mean Tina Fey, glaring and … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Invites
Visit Invys and download some lovely holiday invites for free! There are several to choose from and you can even change the colors and the fonts!
-Heather Looking for more Christmas printables? Check out these Christmas printable designs we found … Read More...
Pretty Crochet Slipper Pattern
Aren’t these pretty slippers? They look like they’d work up quickly. Check it out here. These fall into the carry-along quick pattern category. They would make a nice gift. Picking out pretty buttons could be half the fun!
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Article: Studying Others’ Scrapbook Pages
Debbie Hodge has posted an excellent article on the Get It Scrapped blog explaining how to study others’ scrapbook pages for ideas. In the article she looks at pages from designers Celeste Smith, Lisa Dickinson and Kayleigh Wiles, and then … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Brand New
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Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Bath Bomb Fizzies
DeShawn Marie posted instructions for creating your own bath bomb fizzies. Find all the details on her blog.
Tutorial: Burlap stocking Advent calendar
Tiffany from Making the World Cuter shows how she made an advent calendar out of burlap. She sewed the rough fabric into a bunch of cute little stockings and hung them using numbered clothespins. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Cardigan with fabric panel front
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues her Embellish Knits Month with a tutorial showing how she upcycled a pullover sweater into this fabulous cardigan. I love the fabric panels on the front and the waistline detail! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Business card wallet
Julie from Vibrant Designs guest blogs over at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas with a tutorial showing how to make a business card wallet. They’re quick to sew up and would make great stocking stuffers! Go to the tutorial.
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Last Hours of the 35% Off Sale at Maryland Mosaics
It ends at midnight Wednesday, November 10th. It’s the last sale of the year over at Maryland Mosaics. There are a few limitations on what’s for sale but I’m sure you can find something to satisfy your mosaic needs. … Read More...
Hot Dog Octopus and Crab
I’ve seen hot dog octopuses (octopi?) aplenty, but this tutorial from Cute Food for Kids is not only clever, but throws a crab in there, too, which I haven’t seen. Learn how to make an octopus and crab from one … Read More...
DIY Lovely Felt bead Necklace
This necklace is charming with its felted beads and flowers. There is a tutorial on making the felt beads and then mix them with manmade flat beads. What a delightful gift for the holidays. This is a project your … Read More...