Pamela Quevedo is a wife, mother, blogger, and needle tatter extraordinaire. Her work is edgy, a bit goth, and very stylish. If you’re looking for the perfect mask or accessory for your Halloween costume, check out her Etsy shop Totus … Read More...
Twin Nine Patch quilt
Just out of the oven, check out this quilty Moda Bake Shop recipe Twin Nine Patches. Featuring fabric line Arnold’s Attic and a simple nine patch these fraternal twin blocks are not identical and that’s the beauty of them. … Read More...
Feedback Loop Notebook Project
Please take a moment to check out this unique project, which will benefit youth all over the US.
Twenty-five leading letterpress printers were asked to create fifty unique notebooks (one example is shown above). They could do whatever they wanted. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Snapshots
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Homemade Lemongrass mosquito Insect Repellent
I don’t know about you, but insects LOVE me. Mosquitos in particular. Not fun! If you have the same problem, but aren’t particularly fond of chemical bug sprays, check out this recipe for a Homemade Lemongrass Insect Repellent from The … Read More...
Stenciled Clock
This clock caught my eye. I love the stenciling on it, and the texture on the face comes from some crumpled tissue paper and Mod Podge. A coat of paint and stenciling finish off this great project.
Tutorial: Repurpose a crocheted tablecloth into pillowcovers
Kirsty from more than 1 & less than a few and kootoyoo shows how to make these lovely crocheted cushion covers. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the crochet part. A thrifted crocheted tablecloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy knit headband with lace flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment. It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuft a throw pillow
Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shows how she used a fabric covered button and heavy duty thread to create a tuft at the center of a throw pillow. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from OnlineFabricStore.net blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, button, tuft, … Read More...
Justin Beiber: A Portrait in Chocolate
And you can learn to make one, too. Find the tutorial for making a Justin Beiber portrait in chocolate HERE at Duh-Licious.
[tags]music, stars, chocolate, portrait[/tags]
Halloween Goodies
I believe I could fill this blog with spooky posts from now until Halloween and still not cover all the fabulous creepy edibles out there. Check out the Halloween goody spread from the Rachel Ray magazine HERE, including these … Read More...
New Release and Video: Penny Black Stamps
Visit Penny Black’s website to see all the great new stamps for Fall and Winter, from cute to elegant images and choices between wood mounted, clear or cling mounted they’ve got you covered for the upcoming holidays. Click here to … Read More...
Painted Wood Pumpkins
How to turn a belt into a cuff
There is a fabulous tutorial for turning a belt into a cool cuff over at the blog The May Fly.
[tags]recycled belt cuff[/tags]
Etsy find – Octopus by Anna Mroczek
Tutorial: No-sew fabric rosette headband in just 20 minutes
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make this pretty fabric headband in just 20 minutes – no sewing required. She covers the headband by wrapping fabric around it, and then creates rosette embellishments from rolled up … Read More...
Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys
If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish … Read More...
Tutorial: Art tote with colored pencil pockets
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting guest blogs over at Expect Moore with a tutorial showing how to make this art tote. Kids will love having a special place for their colored pencils and art supplies, and you’ll love having them having … Read More...
Halloween Skull Cake And Pan
My friend loves skeletons. Not in the more morose, Poe-like way, but in a smiley skull kind of way, if there can be such a way. She has an infinite supply of skeleton-themed kitchenware and house decor. So this is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sliding Pop Up Card
Visit the Paper Punch Addiction blog and let Kim Score show how you to make this wonderful sliding pop up card, so fun! Click here for step by step instructions.
-Heather