OMG! Joetta Maue talked MrXStitch, Jamie Chalmers, into sitting still for an interview! As always, he’s interesting, funny, and right on target. You’ll enjoy his take on the needlework scene, and you’ll love all the photos of stitcheries … Read More...
Tutorial: Fitting a basic sleeve block
Jen from My Measuring Tape guest blogs in ikat bag’s series of drafting patterns for kid’s clothes with a tutorial explaining how to get the correct fit on a basic sleeve block. Having just wrestled with trying to get a … Read More...
Project: Decoupage Stamped Wooden Beads
Aren’t these wooden beads lovely? Click here to visit Carolyn’s Stamps store and learn how to make these pretties for yourself.
-Heather
Giveaway: Mini Albums
Tracie Hudson is giving away some blank mini albums on her blog. Six commenters will each win one! Leave your comment before Monday August 30th 2010 for a chance to win. Click here to go to giveaway
Mini albums are … Read More...
Gawking Cranes fiber art
Pat Bishop from Fiber Rich Art – Soul Nutritious blog recently finished Gawking Cranes, shown here with her permission. I cannot stop looking at it, it’s so awesome. Another in her crane series will be shown at the International Quilt … Read More...
What’s so great about Ravelry?
I have been aware of Ravelry since it first came online. Initially, and for a long time thereafter, I wondered what all the fuss was about. People had to wait for an invitation to join it. Kinda like those first … Read More...
DIY Food Gift Baskets
Visit Country Living for a roundup of yummy ideas for making your own food-themed gift baskets, such as this sweet and savory breakfast or this popcorn with coconut curry topping.
[tags]breakfast, food gifts, homemade, popcorn[/tags]
Teresa Collins on UnkitLive!
Teresa Collins will be the special guest appearing on the Unkit Live! show on Monday September 13th, 2010 at 9:30 pm EST. She will be answering questions about her stamp machine, blingage, home decor, and more. Click here for more … Read More...
A Week of Giveaways at Bella Blvd
Bella Blvd has teamed up with the Design Team from Scrapbooks and Cards today for a week of features and giveaways (August 23rd to 27th 2010). Each day on the Bella Blvd blog, a member of the SCT team is … Read More...
The Dukes of Hazzard in Beans and Noodles
Hold on just one sec while I make the trip back from Memory Lane. O’ Bo Duke. How I’ve missed thee. Check out this bean and noodle Dukes of Hazzard homage from mosaic portrait artist Jason Mecier, via Rats … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Cool
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15 Beauty & Health Uses For Baking Soda
TipNut shares a helpful list of 15 Beauty & Health Uses For Baking Soda. You will learn how baking soda can help eliminate nausea, relieve a sunburn, and more.
New Fall Class Schedule for Bullseye Santa Fe
Bullseye just posted their line up of classes for the fall at their new Santa Fe, NM location. They sound amazing! I love how Bullseye’s target is fine art through glass. Something I know I want to bring more of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to cover a button
Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shares a tutorial on the store’s blog showing how easy it is to create a fabric covered button. It takes just a few minutes and a small scrapof fabric to get a custom button for your project. … Read More...
Giveaway: Silhouette digital cutter!
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree has a most fabulous giveaway going on at her blog right now. One lucky reader will receive a Silhouette digital cutting machine!!
The most obvious use of a digital cutter is cutting scrapbook … Read More...
Baked Alaska on a Stick
Baked Alaska on a stick? Seriously? Featured HERE, these Baked Alaska lollipops from Kathleen Sacchi are a mere $1.50 a pop. When Cupcakes and Cutlery submitted this idea, they noted I might like these because “I like things on … Read More...
Sewing Patter Tutorial: Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruffle Skirt
Thera from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to make her Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruffle Skirt. Would you believe she made it from a pair of “old man pants”? This is a MUCH cooler look! Get the tute… Read More...
Back to School Snacks
Find a roundup of kid-friendly snacks HERE at Martha, including bread and veggie “sushi,” the classic ants on a log, and popcorn balls.
[tags]Martha Stewart, popcorn balls, vegetables, kids, snacks[/tags]
Make an Oreo Cake
Anyone remember my recap of the Blogger’s Night at Martha Stewart’s Offices? Or more specifically, the Oreo cake I posted about here? Well, learn to make your own Oreo cake (with 20 packs of Oreos) HERE at the Home … Read More...
Fondant Confetti
I’m loving this simple, “why didn’t I think of that?” idea from Sweet Creations by Stephanie: using a hole punch to make fondant confetti. Find the how-tos HERE.
[tags]fondant, confetti[/tags]