Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing her pattern for this apron with jack-o-lantern embroidery on the pocket. Even if you don’t need a holiday apron, you may want to grab the embroidery design for other seasonal stitching. (For personal … Read More...
Get the lowdown on kantha
Arlee Barr gives us a “semi-comprehensive” rundown of kantha stitching. See the post on her albedo blog.
Tutorial: Green Eggs and Tea twirly skirt for little girls
Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this Green Eggs and Tea twirly skirt for little girls. The little overskirt is sure to make your littel girl feel like a princess! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a chevron pattern from striped fabric
Dana from MADE created this chevron patterned throw pillow, but she didn’t start with a fabric printed with chevrons. Instead, she used a striped fabric to create the pattern. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s part … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Roman shade
Rachel from Growing Up Married shows how to make a Roman shade. The simple lines of a Roman shade show off a pretty fabric. They have the added bonus of not requiring as much yardage as gathered curtains. Get the … Read More...
Cupcake Skewer Contest
Remember when I posted on these adorable cupcake skewers by the cupcake skewer and party tip experts at Pizzazzerie? Well, see the how-tos HERE, create your own, and enter the cupcake skewer contest (with lots of great prizes). … Read More...
Technique: Faux Wood Grain
Click here to visit the Created by You blog and learn how to make this fun faux wood technique using paint and Elmer’s Glue, what a neat rustic look this is!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a tortilla cozy
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot has a tutorial for all of you Mexican food lovers out there. She shows how to make this fabric sleeve to keep tortillas soft and warm until you’re ready for them. … Read More...
Giveaway: Teresa Collins Kits from LiveTeachCreate
There’s a great giveaway over at A Scrappy Design. Enter to win one of two Teresa Collins kits. One of the kits is pictured above. Entries close Sunday September 19th 2010.
Click here to go to giveaway.
Giveaway from Etsy Frit Happens Forum
The Etsy team behind the Frit Happens Forum has begun their very first giveaway! You’ll have several chances to win something, so check their blog often. The giveaways began on Monday, September 13, and will continue for two weeks. … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Whooligans Halloween Line
Paula Gilarde has posted a review over on The Scrap Review of this adorable Halloween line by Bo Bunny. She shows how she used the line for both a Halloween and a non-Halloween layout. You can also enter to win … Read More...
Spooky Halloween Treats
Find lots of Halloween ideas at All You, like these RIP truffles, eye ball apples, and melon brains. Have to admit that last one freaks me out a bit.
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Art-Inspired Wedding Cakes
Edible crafts at its finest… fine art, that is. Find a slideshow of wedding cakes inspired by famous artwork HERE at Martha Stewart. Included are these cakes inspired by works from Jackson Pollack,Vincent Van Gogh, Damien … Read More...
Article: The Cure for Creative Burnout
Lain Ehmann writes about how she addresses creative burnout. Whether it is due to being spent, or being overwhelmed, she explains how she deals with burnout to start feeling creative again. Click here to go to article.
Inspiration du Jour – Let’s Eat CAKE
DIY: Lavender Sachets
Save On Crafts is a great source for wedding and party favor supplies. Not only can you buy supplies through this site, but you will also find how-tos for various craft projects, such as lavender sachets.
Out of This World!
A new, “out of this world” teapot from Wanda’s Designs. The winking space girl is just filled with personality, don’t you think? Click here to go to the artist’s blog and read about it.
Things with Wings!
If you love creations with wings, such as this gorgeous fairy by Lorie O Follet of Sculpture from the Heart be sure to head over to Tonja’s Polyclay Corner to check out her roundup of wing tutorials! Click here to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy cell phone cozy that attaches to your purse
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make this scrappy cell phone cozy. The long carrying straps means loops around your purse handles so you can keep it with you. No more frantic fishing through your purse trying to … Read More...
Tutorial: Passport wallet to hold travel essentials
Staci from Crafty Staci hows how to create this awesome passport wallet for your travel essentials. It folds out to show pockets for not only your passport, but also your driver’s license and credit cards (Can’t travel without those!), a … Read More...