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...
2011 Breast Cancer Calendar Now on Sale
The 2011 Calendar of Hope is now on sale over at Fitter Knitter.
This is the Third Year for the Calendar of Hope Dishcloth Calendar.
All proceeds will go to www.ArmyOfWomen.org.
This organization is devoted to learning WHY we … Read More...
Rice Krispie Turkey Pops
It’s amazing how Rice Krispies can be turned into anything. Learn to make Rice Krispie treat turkey pops HERE at Family Corner.
Tutorial: Simple stripe placemat
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a set of placemats for your holiday table. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.
Make Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas
Better Homes & Garden is showing amazing ideas on how to make 22 Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas! I love them all! These look like projects that could use up spare pieces of left over felt. Why not try some … Read More...
Plated for Diwali
Check out these gorgeous plates of simple foods turned into celebrations of Diwali. Find tips on crafting them HERE at Little Food Junction, including this cucumber and carrot Diwali lamp and edible Rangoli.
Thanksgiving Candy Favors
Check out these clever ideas for wrapping candy at Scrap-A-Doodle-Dee, perfect Thanksgiving favors. My favorites are the M and M sticks and turkey poop using candy corn
. {spotted by Kristen}
You can purchase the tube bags
here.
Zucchini Bread in a Can
I know, I know, there are lots of things I say I love. Stuff on sticks, mini versions of big things, mason jars… and one more. Stuff baked in things that aren’t meant for baking. Seriously. Especially cans that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed pillow covers
Miss Cinti from Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making fringed pillow covers. She made large ones for some awesome fringed floor pillows, but you can use this same technique on smaller covers for throw pillows. Get the tute… Read More...
Read all about it: Uses for your pinking shears
The zig zag edge created by pinking shears
is more than just a decorative finish. Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful . Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge. It’s part … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a pullover into a cardigan
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues to show cool ideas for giving a sweater a facelift. It’s part of her Embellish Knit Month series. Day 6 shows how to turn a pullover into a cardigan, a good fix … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Half Ladder Card
Visit Sunny Stampin’ for a video tutorial to learn how to make this lovely half ladder card.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY: Home Beauty Treatments
Manor Hall Soap Company posted some great uses for olive oil as home beauty treatments. Check out the tips here.
Michele’s Great Tissue Box Challenge 2010!
This recycling contest sounds hysterical and brilliant. The idea is to make the most (and cute) little houses out of a recycled tissue box. The winners get 30$ gift certificates to an Etsy shop of their choice! Pop on over … Read More...
Read all about it: Ways to fill and close a pillow
Making a pretty cover design is only part of making a pillow. You’ve also got to stuff it and close it up. Erin from House on Hill Road wraps up her Pillow Week with the lowdown on different ways filling … Read More...