I’m still laughing. Deadlyknitshade posted the following on Crafty Crafty:
… Read More...A lonely egg sitting in its egg cup slowly cooling while you’re waiting for your toast to cook. It’s a tragic part of many a morning and quite frankly
20 Cool DIY Coat, Key and Towel Racks
This post started with just one towel rack project. Then I found another, and then some cool coat racks… before I knew what happened there were ten awesome projects. I couldn’t stop myself! So many good ideas, so little time! … Read More...
Custom Tray End Tables
You know those luggage racks that are always right inside the door in hotel rooms, just under the coat hangers? Ali over at Honey and Maple Syrup put her genius to work and converted a luggage rack into this fabulous … Read More...
TAFA Talk: Valerie Hearder
Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is publishing a series of online interviews with members of TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. This week, she’s featuring Valerie Hearder of African Threads. Rachel says,
… Read More...Valerie Hearder is both a working
How to make a Headboard Bench
Andy had removed the headboard from her bed and revamped the wall. She was left with a headboard, so she made it into this adorable bench! Love. Will you make me one Andy?
See how she made this headboard bench… Read More...
Quick Flower Magnets
These cute little magnets are easy to make and inexpensive as well. Dress up your fridge or file cabinet with these little cuties.
See how to make flower magnets at Sweet Little Smoothie.
PB Inspired Shelf
I love projects that are inspired by Pottery Barn and the like. Jillian over at The Virginia House put together this lovely shelf which was inspired by a PB shelf with a price tag of… are you ready? $350! Really? … Read More...
Hand Crafted Fleur De Lis Boxes
Painted or decoupage boxes are a great way to jazz up a boring spot in your home. They’re inexpensive and you can tailor them to your own tastes and home decor.
Jen over at Craft-o-maniac shows you how she made … Read More...
Ati goes naked
Ati of Ati’s Little World has discovered that some folks don’t enjoy the process of creating a crazy-quilt block. They just want to get on with the embroidery and embellishment. With those stitchers in mind, Ati is now offering handmade … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect satin stitch
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog offers tips and tricks for perfect satin stitch. See the tute.
Inspired by: PB and J
Find a roundup of foods, charms, and goods inspired by the classic, PB and J HERE at the Family Style blog on babble, such as PB and J cookies from Joy the Baker, these PB and J pillows … Read More...
Popcorn Sweets Roundup
You may remember a mere two posts ago I mentioned the cupcake challenge at Hoosier Homemade. As it happens, these clever popcorn cupcakes were one of the entries. Find tips on how to make them (easily!) HERE at A … Read More...
Felt Gift Envelopes tutorial
I am always thinking of new ways to wrap gifts, and this is a unique and colorful way to present a gift for an occasion. Felt comes in many colors and textures, so your choices are limitless. If you get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 3-Hour Sundress for little girls
Sarah from Sew Saucy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty 3-Hour Sundress for little girls. I LOVE the extra long length!! Wear it in the summer as a sundress, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s cuff watch
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial for making a boy’s cuff watch. The no-frill, athletic look is sure to appeal to even the coolest guy. Even better, you can make one out of items you can … Read More...
One Buck Wedensday at Jessica Sprague
Today Wednesday August 11th, you can find several items on sale for just $1 at Jessica Sprague. Included is the kit shown above. Click here for more info.
Tip: Raid your kitchen for pattern weights
Once I started using pattern weights to cut out my sewing projects, I was hooked. They’re sooo much easier than using straight pins! But what I WASN’T hooked on was the cost to buy a set of them. Luckily, it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Create shirred fabric with elastic thread
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial for shirring fabric. If you don’t know what this is, it’s creating parallel rows of stretchy gathers with elastic thread. It’s easy to do and is great for making … Read More...
Giveaway: Cosmo Cricket Crafting Kit
Tracie Hudson is giving away this Material Girl Crafting kit from Cosmo Cricket. Click here to go to giveaway.
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps and Dies
My Favorite Things has just released some wonderful new clear stamp sets with themes like camping, gardening, cute kids, bears, cupcakes and the brand new “Flapper Doodles” line. As well as some great new dies like a … Read More...