Northwoods rubber stamps has a huge new Fall/ Winter release of wonderful images. With lots of pumpkins, leaves and fall flowers, snow scenes with animals and birds, nativity, snowmen and lots more click here to see them all.
-Heather
Marshmallow and Candy Wedding Bouquet
Check out this yogurt-inspired wedding bouquet created by Haute Floral and featured on the Austin Wedding Blog. The image is from Modern Life … Read More...
Skeleton Cupcakes
These creepy, clever Halloween cupcakes have won me over completely. Perhaps it’s the total Halloweenyness from top to bottom, the devil’s food cake, the black icing, the sparkly bats, the skull pops… perfection. Learn how to make them HERE at … Read More...
Skeleton Cupcakes
These creepy, clever Halloween cupcakes have won me over completely. Perhaps it’s the total Halloweenyness from top to bottom, the devil’s food cake, the black icing, the sparkly bats, the skull pops… perfection. Learn how to make them HERE at … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Can You Ever Have Enough Socks?
Nope! Not up here, never enough.
Sock are fun to knit, easy (yes they are!), super portable and just about as varied as the folks who design them.
Here’s a free pattern for you – Shell Lace Socks, from All … Read More...
Everything you want to know about biscornu
Visit DMCThread’s Blog for the lowdown on biscornu — what they are, where you can get free patterns, and where you can see a tutorial on assembling them. See the blog post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More...
Inspiration: Ric-Rac
This might be the cutest baby dress ever. Jodie of Ric-Rac doesn’t tell us much about this piece, but she shares some lovely photos. Just wait till you see the back of the dress. Go to Jodie’s blog post.
Not too old to stretch
Janet Perry shares tips and considerations for working with vintage needlepoint canvases. See her post.
DIY Weathered Baskets
I never thought of doing this, but what a great idea. Baskets are abundant at the thrift store and so inexpensive. Spray painting is a great way to give them new life, but distressing them is an even better idea!… Read More...
Inspiration: Oh Meagan
I adore these little framed stitcheries by Meagan of Oh Meagan. She says,
… Read More...Vintage brass frames with floral stitches inspired by delphinium and pincushion plants. The oval frame is 4″ from top to bottom, and the square frame is
Scarecrow Cookie Pops
Make Scarecrow cookie pops HERE from Skip to My Lou. {spotted on the celebration shoppe blog, check out their Harvest Collection of partyware}
[tags]Halloween, fall, scarecrow, lollipop sticks, decorated cookies[/tags]
Tutorial: Twirled ribbon rose
Carol Daisy shows us how to create her twirled ribbon rose. These petite blooms would be perfect for christening dresses and other baby wear. See the tute.
Tutorial: Lazy daisy peacock feather
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny shows us how to combine three simple stitches into a gorgeous peacock feather. See the tute.
Should you do it yourself?
I wrote a post on BlogHer about DIY vs DDIY. I was hoping it would garner a little more discussion. Anyone want to take a gander at it and weigh in?
At what point do you decide to DIY and … Read More...
Button Sandwiches
Awww. Too cute. Turn your sandwich into a button with these how-tos and free labels at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
[tags]sandwiches, free printable, buttons[/tags]
How to make a book into a pumpkin
What a fun idea! Diane of the blog Pittypatt Paperie sent in this link to a fun pumpkin she made from a book. She used a tutorial she found over at the blog The Craft Monkey.
[tags]how to make … Read More...
Contest: Dixie Pieces Glee Club
Dixie Pieces Kit Club will be holding a six week challenge contest called Dixie Pieces Glee Club. Each week a music related challenge will be posted. Contestants will earn points from their entries, and will be competing for a grand … Read More...
Tutorial: Mushroom Spool Pincushion
Posh Makes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Mushroom Spool Pincushion. You can make one from an old wooden spool, a wad of stuffing, and a scrap of pretty fabric. Add some fancy pins … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy patchwork lanyards
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these easy patchwork lanyards. You can make the patchwork strips from small fabric scraps, so go shopping in your scrap bin and rediscover … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s pajamas from knit fabric
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making a pair of long-sleeved, long pants pajamas for kids. The ribbing at the ankles keeps the pants from shifting or riding up as the child sleeps. Made from soft, stretchy knit … Read More...