Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to create and mark mirror image designs for decorative stitching. She uses her signature stitch design for a jeans back pocket as an example, but this technique could be used any time … Read More...
Free pattern: Peek-a-boo shirt or dress for little girls
Bandy Canyon shares a free pattern for her Peek-a-Boo shirt for little girls. This is such a cute top! You can make it longer to turn it into a dress. The pattern is for a size 3T-4T, but you could … Read More...
Edible Crafts for Kids
How could I possibly not include this post from babble here: 5 Crafts Your Kids Can Eat. Especially as the opening line is “Edible crafts are a bit of a rage these days.” (Um, you’re welcome. OK, just kidding. … Read More...
Technique Tutorial: Stamping Resist with Gesso
Join Lydia at Understand Blue for a fantastic video tutorial on how to use gesso as a resist for stamping. I use gesso all the time in my collage work but never thought to use like this, very cool! Click … Read More...
Giveaway: Garden Gate quilt
Cecily from Craftopotamus is hosting a giveaway in honor of bloggers in blogland. Get a chance to win this wonderful quilt she calls Garden Gate. Winners annonced Sept 12. Go here for entry details. Be sure and read her entire … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Cravings
Lest those that know me misinterpret this post, this collection was only inspired by my memories of craving wine while pregnant. Memories.
Clockwise from top left:
1. 12 Noon to Midnight non-alcoholic wine, featured on the kitchn.
2. Salted … Read More...
Tutorial: Embossing with the Slice
Cindy Liebel shows how to use the new Slice embossing tips to create accents for a scrapbook page. Click here to go to tutorial.
Chocolate Bubble Wrap Cupcake Toppers
Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake, learn how to make these awesome chocolate bubble wrap cupcake toppers HERE at The Lone Baker.
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Tutorial: School Memories Mini Album
Rhonda Palazzari shows how to make a mini album to capture school memories with all your annual school photos. She uses a mini album from Maya Road, manila envelopes, and papers and embellishments from Crate Paper. Click here to go … Read More...
Madeby Sam Giveaway
MadeBy Sam jewelry is well known for their bridal selection which features
beautiful jewelery for the bride and bridesmaids. One of the favorite things
about their shop is that they do custom orders and special designs for
customers.
All of … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – horse love
Get even more inspiration from her gallery.
For the Guys
1. Deer (Felted Men Soap) by SoFino
2. Whisker Wax by scodioli
3. Organic and Vegan Shave Creme Kit by Ethically Engineered
Call for Submissions – GAS Conference 2012 Toledo, OH
This posting was taken directly from an email sent by GAS, Glass Art Society.
Call for Presentation Proposals for the Glass Art Society 2012 Toledo,
OH Conference
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass “Roots” in America,
the Glass … Read More...
Book Review – The Earring Style Book
The Earring Style Book by Stephanie A. Wells
ISBN-10: 0307463931
Stephanie Wells’s unique, trendsetting Double Happiness earrings have been regularly spotted on Oprah, Alicia Keys, Rachael Ray, and Beyoncé. Here, the award-winning designer shows you how to make 40 of … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Chemo Cap headscarf
Daydream Believers shares a tutorial on her blog for making a chemo cap, a soft headscarf worn by someone undergoing chemotherapy. This tutorial is a great resource for those who want to support loved ones or contribute to their community. … Read More...
Cool idea: Bobbin and thread station
Here’s a cool idea for keeping your sewing threads and bobbins organized. Use a tiered candy dish to create a bobbin and thread station to keep near your sewing machine. What a cool idea! Go to the Bernina blog to … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging plastic bag organizer and dispenser
Angeline from Krosi & Sani shows how to make a hanging organizer and dispenser for all of the plastic grocery bags that can quickly accumulate. I have one of these hanging in my laundry room and it is soooo handy! … Read More...
Pie on a Stick
I believe my first pie pop sighting was way back HERE over a year ago, created by Luxirare. (If anyone knows of a pie pop dating before Luxirare’s brilliance back in July ’09, feel free to send along!) And … Read More...
DIY Drink Parasols
Craft your own drink parasols from doilies with these how-tos from papermash.
Science Cookie Cutter Giveaway at Not So Humble Pie
Remember when I posted about those hard-to-find science themed cookie cutters back HERE? Well…. Not So Humble Pie is hosting a giveaway of those cookie cutters, made by and courtesy of Sherry from sciencecookiecutters.com. Find the details to … Read More...