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SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has a new treat for beginning stitchers. She says,
… Read More...The Stitch Files…are printable template pages that people can download and use. These worksheets build into a resource file. Today I release the first set of
Zeshuregi of Creative Mind blog creates gorgeous garments, lavishly embroidered with threads, sequins, and beads using a technique similar to tambour embroidery. In a personal note, Zeshuregi told me,
… Read More...This is not a tambour embroidery, but really seems like that.
Acorns = Autumn. Yes it’s true, tons and tons of them fall from trees each year so that cute fluffy tailed squirrels can bury them all over your yard and forget where half of them are. 🙂 Silly squirrels. I … Read More...
Betty Crocker has about a billion ideas for Halloween food, for both adults, such as these black cat canapes, and kids, like these spider cupcakes or bride of Frankenstein cake.
When I found this gem in my inbox today I immediately checked if I had graham crackers in my cupboard (I don’t, by the way). But a quick trip to the supermarket and I’ll have everything I need to make … Read More...
Today’s craft falls under one of those categories that could be questioned. Is this really a recycled craft, more of a repurposed item or simply a great way to disguise one of those necessities. I am voting for all of … Read More...
Wendy from Old Days Old Ways shares a tutorial for making these little stuffed pumpkins from recycled sweater knit. Look at the seam gauge in the photo to see how tiny they are – just two inches across! Not only … Read More...
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a cool idea for giving a plain button-down shirt a dressier look. She adds gold ribbon trim to the button plackets or sleeve pickups for just the right dash of shiny. I love this idea!! … Read More...
MINZOO started felting 6 months ago and really does awesome work.Look at her animals, they really looks alive. She is in Spain where this technique is almost unknown. Pets are dear and irreplaceable; so give an original gift, a sculpture … Read More...
Creating ruffle trim is actually really easy, but it can be time consuming if you have to finish the edges of the looong strips of fabric that it requires. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to create ruffle trim … Read More...
Pockets are key to carrying your supplies in a crafting tote. With every tool having a happy home in a different pocket, there’s no digging around at the bottom looking for the item you need. Mommy’s Craft Misadventures is giving … Read More...
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain tee into this pretty girl’s shrug. Keep it plain, or embellish it like she did with fabric rosettes made from the … Read More...
Learn how to make your own gorgeous paper cupcake stands with a template HERE at Bird Crafts from the also-gorgeous blog, trecos e apetrechos da Fran. And to buy them, check out the, I’ll use the word again, gorgeous stands … Read More...
Here’s another fabulous tutorial from Kim Score over at the Paper Punch Addiction blog, it’s a pop up stage card. I love the stamps and punches she chose, what a fun Halloween card! Click here for instructions to make one … Read More...
Learn how to make this edible Halloween treat box from gingerbread HERE, created by guest blogger Grin and Bake It for Pink Little Cake‘s “28 Days of Sweet Halloween Ideas” (my dream come true, I think). Need more? … Read More...
As a cookie decorator with a drawer full of disposable frosting bags, I’m a big fan clever uses of… disposable frosting bags. So bravo to Good Life Eats for this kitchen tip for stuffed pasta.
These are just too attractive to wait, although they shout “Spring” to me. Of course, I’m always ready for Spring. Hate the cold. These would certainly brighten up any cold, winter day.
Get the pattern here AND check out the … Read More...
Cyndi Lavin is sharing her free tutorial for this bracelet she calls Always Time for Cats. Cyndi won a “Polly’s Pick” award for this bracelet design over at Rings and Things. Cyndi says, “During my busy days, I sometimes … Read More...
The October Creativity prompts from A Matter of Memories are now available. Click here to go to the download.
