Have you ever wondered how to take a sweater apart so you could re-knit the yarn? Well thank Ashley from the blog Neauveau for sending in a link to her wonderful tutorial! I can just hear sweaters all over the … Read More...
Fruit Leather Puzzle
I have few words for this gorgeous brilliance, so I’ll just send you right over. An edible puzzle made from fruit leather at Golubka. Click HERE immediately.
[tags]fruit leather, roll-ups, puzzle, kids, art[/tags]
It’s The Season To Think About Fingerless Mitts.
Ya know, if someone would have suggested fingerless mitts to me a couple of years ago, I probably would have asked them if they’d fallen and bumped their head. Then, in a “need a gift, quick” fit I knit some … Read More...
Learn about goldwork
Penny Nickels (Donkeywolf) has started a three-part series on the history of goldwork. You know this is going to be good. See the first post over on MrXStitch.
Free pattern: Embroidered jack-o-lantern apron
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.
[tags]Halloween, desserts, truffles, apples, melon[/tags]
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.