Melanie from Sewing for Scarlett shares a tutorial for making a smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl. Elastic thread gathers the fabric – an easy sew and an easy fit. This style of dress/tunic would be cute from … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric throw pillow
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a throw pillow with a gathered fabric detail. The rows of gathers are easy to make and create lovely texture. Get the tute.
[photo from Delia Creates]
Turkey Sandwich
But not that kind of turkey sandwich. I mean one that gives the impression that it is, indeed, a turkey. Learn how to make these cuties HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
A Flat Toaster? That Doubles as Wall Art?
I’d love more flexibility from my toaster. But a toaster sheet? Spotted on Neatorama, find more information on the toaster towel, the Halo Toasted Wrap, HERE at Walyou. I do love that you can fold it and hang it … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl neck tunic from a too-big sweater
Sarah from Simply Step Back shows how she refashioned a too-big sweater into a stylish cowlneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Simply Step Back]
[via Fireflies and Jellybeans]
Giveaway: Page Maps 2 by Becky Fleck
Scrapbooks and Cards Today is giving away an autographed copy of Page Maps 2 by Becky Fleck.A winner will be chosen on Thursday November 11th, 2010. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour – Happy
Freebie: Hanukkah Daily Labels
Avital from Creativity Prompt has these Hanukkah Labels for download and printing. Click here to go to the download.
CROCHET WISHES AND DREAMS
Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration. There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects. There are write-ups of books and magazines. There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More...
Party Monday: Thanksgiving Kids Table
1. games. A balloon boat race from One Charming Party.
2. centerpiece. Craft a Native American family from BH and G.
3. table decor. Find a printable Thanksgiving party pack from etsy shop Frog Prince … Read More...
Fabric brooch tutorial
Don’t you think Violetta’s slug brooch features the cutest slug ever? This fabric brooch with its tiny slug (complete with trail) makes me smile. Violetta of the Violet Elephant shares her free tutorial for making this versatile fabric brooch with … Read More...
Free Online Class: Inspiration Everywhere
Jessica Sprague is inviting all crafters and creative souls to join her for a free 10-day class covering five different paths to inspiration:
- Words
- Music
- Art
- Tools
- Play
For each of the themes there will be a project to make, … Read More...
DIY: Garlic & Oatmeal Scrub
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a recipe for a Garlic and Oatmeal Scrub perfect for combating black & whiteheads.
Simple Thanksgiving Display
This beautiful display is made from empty root beer bottles, wheat stalks and vinyl lettering. It’s a simple but lovely addition to your Thanksgiving holiday decor! Choose to Thrive has the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Scrap fabric gnome dolls
Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cute book ornaments to trim your tree
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth bike seat cover
Thimble shows how to make a bicycle seat cover out of oilcloth. The slick surface repels water and easily wipes clean. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Thimble]
Fused Glass Photo Frame Tutorial
It’s tutorial time!! So for this tutorial I thought it was time for some glass fusing also known as kiln forming. You’re going to learn how to make a frame for a photo. Clearwater Glass Studio has been kind enough … Read More...
Hoops tute
Randi shares a simple, free tutorial for making these basic wire hoop earrings at her blog StudioDax. Take a look at how easy it is to create these simple and fashionable earrings with just a few tools and materials. … Read More...
Turkey Cake. Really. That’s Turkey.
Hmmm. This looks intriguing and certainly well crafted, and if I were to try a savory dish-made-to-look-like-a-frosted cake, I think this would be the one. But read about my diatribe against savory dishes-made-to-look-like-frosted-cakes HERE. And learn to make this … Read More...