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It’s International PARK(ing) Day!
… Read More...Providing temporary public open space . . . one parking spot at at time.
PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into
For wordless Wednesday Pink Punk Boutique posted pictures of this cute quilted sewing machine cover. Spill, girl! I want the story on that cute thing! Did you use a pattern or just wing it? Love the Heather Ross mermaid fabrics!
After taking Alma Stoller‘s fabric-bead class, Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World was inspired to create these beads from bits of vintage French jacquard ribbon. Luscious! See more — including the necklace Carmi made from the beads — on her … Read More...
How cool would it be to be able to spray on your own t-shirt? Well, you can! With Fabrican! Heh, /infomercial
Fabrican is an aerosol can that sprays out fabric. I can think of … Read More...
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have has a brilliant idea for converting worn or stained clothing into funkwear: embroider it with mend writing. She says,
… Read More...This embroidery strategy lets you get a word in edgewise by using the English
I love the idea of this adorable felted crocheted Market bag. Crocheted items are now being felted as often as knitted items. This bag, as Julie explains below, is a two purpose bag for her design. I think the idea … Read More...
So much goodness wrapped in one little bundle: a peach, the menu, the placecard. Brilliant. Spotted on Sparkle and Hay, these are from a garden themed dinner party featured on Inspired By This. You must see the full … Read More...
Bradie from A Quilty Kind of Girl shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Baby on the Go diaper bag. The outside of the bag is pieced from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). The deep, … Read More...
Mariska of the blog No Time 2 B Bored sent in this post about how to convert those little food containers into little bead cups. I think this would make a spectacular holiday bazaar item.
[tags]how to make bead cups[/tags]
Kate of The Glass Mountain and lilipopo is giving away three copies of an original pattern, which she used to create these lovely embroideries. Go to her blog post to enter before September 26.
This craft is perfect for a preschool or a project with the little ones at home…. children love tracing their hands, and this craft will be perfect hanging on a wall for a while! Visit Toddler Approved to see how … Read More...
A sure fire hit, this one will be! Available October of 2010 (I can’t wait, I LOVE mittens!).
Vogue Knitting Mittens and Gloves
But wait, there are more than mittens in this book! Gloves (Autumn Leaves gloves on pg 62 … Read More...
Filth Wizardry could possibly be one of the most creative blogs out there for children’s craft ideas..You could spend hours on the site just drooling over her creativity. Here, she shows how you can use simply foam to encourage creativity … Read More...
This craft is perfect to get your children into the Fall spirit…. I love the use of the feathers. Visit Silly Eagle Books to see what you need.
If you’re anywhere near Brooklyn, New York, USA, you are so lucky! Samantha Cotterill of mummysam is leading a free workshop at the Etsy labs (in conjunction with the Dumbo Arts Festival). The promotional post says,
… Read More...We’ll play around
Find a step-by-step tutorial from start to finish for making these beautiful vanilla sugar cookies decorated with glace icing HERE at The Crafty Penguin.
[tags]cookie decorating, sugar cookies, glace icing[/tags]
Everything is better with candy. Like pumpkins. Decorate pumpkins with candy HERE at Martha.
[tags]candy, Halloween, pumpkins, kids[/tags]
These tag images, and more, are available as a free download from Cathe Holden at Just Something I Made. Click here to go to the downloads.
Fall-themed crafts are always a popular choice, and faux leather leaves offer a refreshing twist on the traditional autumn decorations. While leaves made from paper or fabric are common, using faux leather adds a unique texture and durability that sets … Read More...
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And did … Read More...
