What a lovely wire wrapped piece by Anna Mroczek! Anna is based in Szczecin, Poland, and has been making jewelry since 2005. You can see more of her pieces on her blog or browse her Etsy shop.
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
Apple Treats
Learn how to make Rice Krispie treat apples HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go for a fun back-to-school treat.
[tags]apples, school, kids, Rice Krispie treats[/tags]
Free pattern: Soft minky fleece sleep mask
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this sleep mask. They made theirs out of minky fleece fabric for a mask that’s soft, soft, soft against the skin. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric roses
Anj from Snowy Bliss shows how to make these lovely long-stemmed fabric roses. They’d be pretty as part of a vintage-y decor, or make a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Go to the tutorial.
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Knotting beads and gemstones
The Beadalon website has a great video tutorial for easy pearl knotting. If you want to learn pearl knotting (or re-learn if you’ve forgotten like me), Katie Hacker’s video demonstrates how to use the knotting tool to tie perfect, even … Read More...
Video: Cheating Needle Turn Applique
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares two simple ways to applique. The second, shown here, is her needle turn applique method that she calls “cheating”. She says, even if you don’t quilt these videos will help you add fun appliques … Read More...
September Challenge at Callaloo Soup
Today I am posting a shameless plug for a photography challenge that I am working on this month. I am committed to getting more photos of myself with my son, and of myself in general. Too many of the photos … Read More...
Art from my Heart giveaway
Don’t delay – tomorrow is the last day to enter Marie Segal’s 15th giveaway on her blog Art from my Heart for the pendant she titles An Angel Inside. The giveaway ends on September 8 at 6:00 pm PDT. Leave … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: So Saucy
Kreatorville Kraft Kit Club
Here’s a kit club with a twist! Not only do you get a monthly kit of traditional scrapbooking products, but you also get a choice of a handmade title and a handmade embellishment. Click here to see the August kit. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A Walk on the Beach
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Fruity Decoupage Art
Oh the possibilities! I just love how Kate from the blog “oh write!” put together this adorable fruity art. She used scrapbook paper that looks like a dictionary page, but you could use any pattern that you like, or even … Read More...
Shaped Rubber Bands + Soapmaking
Lately everywhere I go I see Shaped Rubber Bands in various forms…Disney, Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and more. Apparently it’s the hottest back to school trend, which I’m sure teachers just love! Soap Queen posted an idea on her blog that … Read More...
Alphabet Wall
Framed Handkerchiefs
There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a second … Read More...