Anj from Snowy Bliss shows how to make these lovely long-stemmed fabric roses. They’d be pretty as part of a vintage-y decor, or make a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Go to the tutorial.
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Knotting beads and gemstones
The Beadalon website has a great video tutorial for easy pearl knotting. If you want to learn pearl knotting (or re-learn if you’ve forgotten like me), Katie Hacker’s video demonstrates how to use the knotting tool to tie perfect, even … Read More...
Video: Cheating Needle Turn Applique
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares two simple ways to applique. The second, shown here, is her needle turn applique method that she calls “cheating”. She says, even if you don’t quilt these videos will help you add fun appliques … Read More...
September Challenge at Callaloo Soup
Today I am posting a shameless plug for a photography challenge that I am working on this month. I am committed to getting more photos of myself with my son, and of myself in general. Too many of the photos … Read More...
Art from my Heart giveaway
Don’t delay – tomorrow is the last day to enter Marie Segal’s 15th giveaway on her blog Art from my Heart for the pendant she titles An Angel Inside. The giveaway ends on September 8 at 6:00 pm PDT. Leave … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: So Saucy
Kreatorville Kraft Kit Club
Here’s a kit club with a twist! Not only do you get a monthly kit of traditional scrapbooking products, but you also get a choice of a handmade title and a handmade embellishment. Click here to see the August kit. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A Walk on the Beach
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Fruity Decoupage Art
Oh the possibilities! I just love how Kate from the blog “oh write!” put together this adorable fruity art. She used scrapbook paper that looks like a dictionary page, but you could use any pattern that you like, or even … Read More...
Shaped Rubber Bands + Soapmaking
Lately everywhere I go I see Shaped Rubber Bands in various forms…Disney, Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and more. Apparently it’s the hottest back to school trend, which I’m sure teachers just love! Soap Queen posted an idea on her blog that … Read More...
Alphabet Wall
Framed Handkerchiefs
There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a second … Read More...
VERY QUICK AND VERY CUTE
One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire. If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!
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Sewing Pattern: Girl’s skirt with built-in shorts
When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet. It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender bag shaped like a purse
Nikki from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You Sew, Girl! shows how to make this lavender bag that’s shaped like a purse or luggage piece. What a fun idea!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fun fabric acorns for fall decor
These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-away shopping bag
Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch? That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...
The Search for a Lighter Greener Champagne Bottle
Glass Quarterly’s blog is always full of interesting information and I thought one of their latest posts was something to share. They link to a story in the New York Times about the search for a lighter champagne bottle. One … Read More...
Rooster Painting
I love how Lindy borrowed a painting she loved from a neighbor so she could recreate it herself! I’ve painted many things myself based off of pictures in magazines and other sources, but have to say I’ve never thought to … Read More...
How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...