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Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has teamed up with fabric designer Lizzy House to produce hand-embroidery patterns based on Lizzy’s latest line, Castle Peeps. Nicole’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...First to be released (this month) is the Castle Peeps Royal Sampler
Oh, my goodness. The embroidered portraits by Alexandra J. Walters are truly remarkable. See her posts on Meet Me in the Dayroom. And be sure to check out her flickr pool.
These tiny hand-stitched bluebird buttons make my heart sing. See more on the blog of their creator, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches.
Allie Aller has finished her High Summer crazy quilt; and, as always, it’s spectacular. Be sure to go to her blog and click the images so you can see close-ups of the embroidered photo centerpiece and the gorgeous pieced borders. … Read More...
Look what happens when Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe stitch-doodles. *happy sigh* See more on her blog.
Here are several new tutorials from Sarah Whittle:
(1) Darning stitch
(2) Closed cretan stitch leaves
(3) Closed cretan stitch
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these scrap-fabulous earflap hats from scrap knit fabrics. You can use old t-shirts and other repurposed knits for this project. These would be awesome projects for boys, though … Read More...
Find a roundup of lots of owl cupcakes HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake, such as these from Confabulation in the Kichen. (Some dedicated Edible Crafts fans may recognize prior features in the bunch.) And, taking a cue … Read More...
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination … Read More...
I adore this clever photograph from This Charming Candy: breakfast flavored lollipops popping up from the toaster. Find more yummy flavors at This Charming Candy’s etsy shop.
And to keep the cake pops coming…. check out these Halloween cake pops HERE at Family Circle.
[tags]bakerella, Halloween, cake pops, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Learn how to make these bakerella-inspired Pop-Tarts on a stick HERE at babble, and read a bonus interview with the one and only bakerella about her new book, Cake Pops
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[tags]Pop-Tarts, pie, lollipop sticks, bakerella[/tags]
Homemade Pop-tarts are really … Read More...
Toddler Brain has 4 great Family Tree Ideas just in time for Grandparent’s Day. You’ll definitely want to check them out!
Megan from Bug Creator celebrates National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a quilted cover for a seatbelt strap. The padded cover wraps around the seatbelt to keep it from chaffing the necks of small children. A … Read More...
Our very own Home and Garden Editor has a cute Mummy craft over at Craftown.com. She’s even looking for contributors…interested? This mummy is so cute, and I’m not a huge mummy fan:)
Red Ted Art is a site that I am just finding out about, and it is great for finding kids crafts! Here, they show you how to make a boat out of an egg carton. Adorable.
Luvinthemommyhood wraps up Teacup Month with a round-up of teacup themed projects. You can find links to a number of teacup pincushions, tea cozies, and even a tea wallet. Go to the Teacup Month wrap-up.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood]… Read More...
Ella Publishing is one year old as of September 1st 2010! To celebrate, every Monday in September, they will give away fun prizes that include:
~A “Birthday Party in a Box” (four different parties for four different winners!)
~A $25 … Read More...
Want to learn to carve your very own stamps? Click here to visit Chantal Vincents blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial and learn how.
-Heather
