Lisa Day is relaunching her Creativity Project with a Fall theme. The idea behind the project is to do something creative every day. For this version she will post a weekly list of fall related creative activities. She has also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy denim tote bag with leather handles
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sturdy denim tote bag. Heavy fabric and leather handles make this a heavy-duty bag, while French seams keep the interior free from raw edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Firewood tote
Laura Wilson from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make this firewood tote, just in time for the cooler fall weather. Get the how-to.
[photo from Whip Up]
Project: Memo Pad
Here’s a cute way to jot down phone message, make your own memo pad, click here to visit With a Stamp and a Song to learn how.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s pillowcase shirt from three fat quarters
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair guest blogs in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make this pillowcase shirt sized for a school-aged girl. … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed trick or treat tote bag
Whitney and Alish from Sisters’ Stuff guest blog over at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make these cute monogrammed trick or treat bags for Halloween. They start with a premade canvas tote from a craft store, so … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Ledger Pages
This ledger page, along with one other, is available for download from The Vintage Moth. Click here to go to download.
HOW TO MOVE FROM YARN TO THREAD, A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
For most beginners to crochet, yarn is far easier to work with than thread. Thread is teeny, slippery, and seems to have a limited number of applications (not always true. More on this later.) Yarn, especially worsted weight acrylic worked … Read More...
Tutorial: Dresden Plate quilt block
That Crafty Gemini Vanessa is at it again – generously sharing her know-how. This time it’s Dresden Plate blocks. Get the downloadable tutorial here.
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Kathleen Nowak Tucci
AL.com has a very interesting article about Kathleen Nowak Tucci and her upcycled rubber jewelry. Since one of her pieces appeared on the August cover of Vogue Italia and more in its pages, she’s been a very busy lady. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Bookbinding Tips
Elizabeth Carls is sharing a tutorial with a number of bookbinding tips to consider. She covers materials as well as the different parts of a book. The tutorial is available as a PDF file for download. Click here to go … Read More...
Card Pack Mini Album
Amy Williams from The She Made sent along this tutorial for making a mini album from a set of cards and envelopes. Click here to go to tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – My Sweet Love
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Pumpkin Soap
I associate the arrival of Autumn with pumpkins! I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, and other fine pumpkin products. So why not whip up a batch of Pumpkin Soap as a lovely treat to welcome the arrival of Fall? Learn … Read More...
Reichenbach Lampwork Glass Sale at Olympic Color Rods
30% off Reichenbach lampwork rods at Olympic Color Rods. It’s on their “autumn” colors to celebrate the beginning of fall. And who isn’t making beads in those colors right now? I know I am. So warm and rich and…fall-like. … Read More...
Review – Cowlgirls!
Whether its cowls, gaiters, snoods, bandannas, collars, necklaces or scarves, Cathy Carron’s Cowlgirls
brings you the variations that you love.
Knit them back and forth. Knit them in the round (and a chart showing how to go from one to … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace a broken front fly zipper
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to replace a broken front fly zipper in a pair of pants. Find out how to do it.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
Free Fuzzy Firs felt pattern
I really hate to rush the seasons, but these fir trees from Duo Fiberworksare adorable and you may want to get started on your holiday felting. These trees are small, less than 4 inches tall, and could be used as … Read More...
Salt Art
The Mother Huddle has many cute ideas for crafts for children…this one is no exception. She colors salt, and her children get creative! Check out how she makes the colored salt here.
DIY Fairy Houses
My daughter loves Tinkerbell and fairies. This cute Fairy House craft is perfect for boosting her imagination and creativity. I can’t wait to pick up a little wooden birdhouse to decorate! Craft Jr shows you this precious
Check out these … Read More...