I live in the Bay Area, Alameda County to be exact. TheSt Vincent DePaul here has a lovely Artist in Residence program that YOU can apply for today!
You get a fully equiped studio and access to their massive warehouse … Read More...
How to make a chipmunk softie
I saw this on the Etsy Storque blog the other day. How cute is this chipmunk?!
This tutorial is by Miyako Kanamori and takes an ordinary knit glove and turns it into the cutest little chipmunk softie you ever did … Read More...
Tutorial and giveaway: Poinsettia garland
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make a fabric Christmas garland featuring beautiful felt poinsettias. And she has teamed up with Julie of Prairie Point Junction to offer a rockin giveaway. Two readers will win kits to … Read More...
Stitch, read, win!
I am knocked out to discover a whole publishing sub-genre of “crafty mysteries.” Gayle Trent (aka Amanda Lee) writes series about two crafty heroines — a cake decorator and an embroidery-shop owner! Yes! Get to know this author via … Read More...
How to recycle rusty roofing nails into fabulous fabric
For a whole bunch of reasons I think this is so cool. First it uses something industrial, next it uses rust literally and a color synonymous with fall, to make something really cool! Pop on over to the blog Mixed … Read More...
Toast Stop Motion Video from OK Go
I’m going to have to go with the assumption you all already know of the jaw dropping, you-tube-hit videos made by the band, OK Go, the ones with intricate, detailed, physically-challenging choreography filmed with a single shot? (If not, … Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated bib with pocket
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
Brand New
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.