These pretty little flowers look like they’re tied up in knots. Really, they’re folded and stitched to create the shape. Little Treasures shows how to make them. These would make great embellishments for garments or bags! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Frozen BLT
Check out this (winning) entry to a Farmer’s Market Holy Tomato! contest by Salty Seattle: a frozen version of the BLT. Really. So clever. Find the winning dessert? Lunch? HERE, as well as a recipe for candied … Read More...
Food Photography: Backgrounds
More food photography tips! Find a tutorial on photographing backgrounds HERE at gimme some oven.
[tags]food photography[/tags]
Tutorial: Reversible clutch with magnetic closure
Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this reversible clutch purse. A magnetic closure works no matter which way the clutch is turned. How cool is that? Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, purse, pouch, magnetic, snap[/tags]
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your bra straps pretty
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your bra straps pretty. That way, they won’t look silly when they’re peeking out from your tank tops. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Ice Cream Apple Bites
I love love love these little ice cream apples for back to school from pen and paper flowers. But wait! They get even cuter (if that’s possible). See? Find the how-tos here.
[tags]school, kids, ice cream, bite-size, apples[/tags]… Read More...
KAL With Knit Picks….
Getting Ghoulish Felting Tutorials
It is chilly here in Ohio today and my thoughts turn to Halloween and we crafters will start on our scary projects. Check out Cut Out + Keep and find some of the projects pictured and more. Have fun and … Read More...
Will it Waffle?
Every wonder what will waffle? Or rather, what won’t? Scroll through the Waffleizer web site for some waffle experimenting. The project is done… as of yesterday…but there is tons of inspiring waffleizing history there, such as waffled mac n’ cheese… Read More...
Twinkie Minion Cupcakes
Find a yummy step-by-step tutorial to make these Minion cupcakes (from Twinkies
and candy) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, spotted on Gordon Gossip. And if you like these, don’t forget … Read More...
Driftwood Horses
Earlier this week I posted about email images I had received, pictures of the amazing pencil lead sculptures of Dalton Ghetti. Today I’m sharing with you some more mouth dropping art, this time from sculptor Heather Jansch. Heather makes life … Read More...
Contest: Craft for Cause
Jo Anns is giving you and your favorite charity a chance to win big prizes in their Crafting for a Cause contest. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Contest Dates
· Crafting contest begins August 15, 2010 and … Read More...
Starburst Twig Wreath
I’m in love with this wreath. It would look totally fabulous hanging in my bathroom! A great project using nature as a medium.
Head over to The Painted Hive to see how Kristine made this starburst twig wreath.
Surfer Boy Bedroom Makeover
Ellie’s son outgrew his childhood character room and needed a change. So she went to work and transformed this little boy room into a room that he can grow into for years to come. Totally cool Ellie.
Get the full … Read More...
Vitamin Bottles
I’m so loving this idea! You see, I have several bottles of vitamins on the kitchen counter. They are so gawdy looking, but if I move them somewhere else, I’ll forget to take them, so that’s where they stay… lookin’ … Read More...
Gum Frame
Recycle baskets into wall Art
The polka dot effect of using baskets as wall art is really fun, hu? Check out how the clever crafter of the blog C.R.A.F.T. (creating really awesome free things) made this decor for almost nothing!
[tags]recycle basket wall art[/tags]
More CQ giveaway madness
Crazy Quilting International is on a quest for more followers. If you choose to follow, you not only will receive all the benefits of CQ news, information, and ideas issuing from this great organization, but also you’ll have a chance … Read More...
Giveaway: CQ delights
Don’t miss the great giveaway on Gerry Krueger‘s Older Rose blog. Prize 1 is one of Gerry’s elegant high-rise pincushions. (I don’t think I could stand to stick pins in it. It could stand around in my studio for … Read More...
Free charts: Abécédaire automnal
French cross-stitcher Thiarlou has started a new free-chart series. This time she’s creating an autumn alphabet. Go to the first chart. And be sure to bookmark her Les grilles de Thiarlou blog so you can enjoy the whole series.