These Birds ornaments are so adorable so visit “GIFTS DEFINE’s HOLIDAY HANDMADE GIVEAWAY” for a chance to win one for your little one a Baby’s 1st Christmas bird. I want one for my new Grandson Weston!
Video tutorial: Nearly invisible slip stitch
The slip stitch is kind of a magic stitch. It’s often used at the end of a sewing project to close a hole in a way that’s nearly invisible. Head over to Chica and Jo for a video showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Snow White sleeves
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make “Snow White sleeves”. You know, the sleeves with contrasty box pleats that are part of the classic Disney Snow White dress. But don’t limit … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt fall leaves
Dana from MADE shows how to make these felt fall leaves. Stitching the veining on the single layer of felt not only adds detail, it also gives it a realistic curled and crumpled effect – just like real leaves you’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles Handbag
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little handbag with a ruffled panel on the front. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from How Joyful]
Tutorial: Super easy fringed fleece poncho
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a super easy fringed fleece poncho. It takes just a couple of seams to create an awesome Christmas gift for the kids on your list. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Cheese and Crackers Cornucopia
Look what I found in my inbox today… Learn how to make this impressive cheese and crackers cornucopia HERE at Paper Plate and Plane. And it’s made with the help of a cocktail shaker. As I often say, cocktail … Read More...
Rangoli Cookies. And They’re Eggless!
Check out the gorgeousness: Rangoli cookies for Diwali by Dessarts, made with an eggless cookie and royal icing recipe from My Diverse Kitchen. Perhaps I seem too excited for “eggless” by my subject line, but anyone … Read More...
Kid’s Birthday Cakes. Lots of ‘Em. With Step-by-Steps.
Now I knew about this amazing spread of kid’s birthday cakes (with step-by-steps) HERE at Parenting. And the other one HERE at Parenting. Well, now there’s another roundup to add to the bookmarks, from iVillage. Check out … Read More...
Newsy: Winners of Simplify book
Today’s the day. I’ve drawn two names via random generator. Michele and Belinda (19 and 91) have each won a copy of Simplify: Quilts for the Modern Home by Camille Roskelley. Congratulations!
I want to thank each person who entered … Read More...
Project: Stamped Thankful Card
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch … Read More...
DIY: Soap Crayons
Making soap crayons is easy & a fun project to do with the kids! Here’s a simple recipe from About.com. You can even buy those super cute ice trays that have various shapes to spice it up. But, if you … Read More...
New Blog: CopyCat Crafts
You know I love knock off projects, crafts that are inspired by their expensive cousins and created by the talented crafters of Blogland. Well, now there’s a site that features nothing but knock offs: CopyCat Crafts! Be still my … Read More...
Win a Bird Themed Vintage Garland
Enter once a day through December 15, 2010 and you could win this beautiful vintage bird themed garland. This garland was made by Karen Fisher, owner of the Etsy shop Fish In the Attic Studio where she sells a wide … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Kitchen Goodies
I was out stalking some random Etsy shops tonight and wanted to share some of the coolness I found using the simple search term of “kitchen”. Great stuff! Christmas shopping, here I come! Do you shop on Etsy?
1. Earthenware … Read More...
Step On Up Stepstool
I was over at a friend’s house last week getting a carton of farm fresh eggs from her cute and friendly chickens 🙂 when I noticed this nifty looking step stool at the end of her kitchen counter. Turns out … Read More...
Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder
It’s almost time for you to vote for the final 3 projects in Crafting with the Stars! I didn’t make it past round 3 but was honored to be apart of such a fun and inspirational competition! Can’t wait to … Read More...
Vintage Look Cherry Label Table
I have no idea how I missed this table over the summer. I am in love with this. Vintage produce labels are so hot and making something look old from something that isn’t is even hotter! Polly from Make Mine … Read More...
25 Beautiful Mosaics Around the World
Via Sonia King Mosaic and Facebook a link to the 25 Beautiful Mosaics of the World was brought to my attention. It lives on the Huffington Post and it is true, these are some of the most beautiful mosaics in … Read More...