I’m loving the use of numbers on everything from front doors to furniture. What a great look and it works on just about anything. I could see having to exercise control here though, otherwise everything in your house might end … Read More...
Stitch tutorial: Lazy bow
I keep meaning to tell you about this clever technique from Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching: the lazy bow. Two lazy daisies, four straight stitches, and a French knot. Voila! Easy to stitch but oh, so effective. Get … Read More...
Tutorial Project: Stamped Tent Card
(image by Beate Johns and SCS)
Click here for another wonderful step by step project tutorial and video from Beate Johns for Splitcoast Stampers. This time she’ll share with you how to make an adorable tent card.
-Heather
Shisha: Beyond mirrors
Rachel of Cornflower Blue says, “I learned a new embroidery technique. What do you think?” I think Rachel used shisha embroidery to attach coins to fabric. And I think you rock, Rachel! See more views on Rachel’s blog post… Read More...
S’mores Cakelettes
Gotta love desserts turned into other desserts, and this seems to happen rather frequently with s’mores. Learn how to make mini S’mores cakes (aka cakelettes) HERE at Desserts for Breakfast. {spotted on CafeMom}
[tags]s’mores, cakes, cakelettes[/tags]
Looking … Read More...
Inspiration: Gerdiary
I love this mixed-media work by Gerdiary. Old book pages, frayed fabrics, hand and machine stitching, bird illustrations from a thrifted book. *happy sigh* See the set of six pieces on Gerdiary’s blog post.
New stitch tutes from Sarah
Sarah Whittle has several new tutorials for us:
(1) Open cretan stitch
(2) Couched circles
(3) Coral stitch
Polka Dot Pom Poms
Cute cute cute! I’ve seen these decorative pom poms all over the internet, in fact I even made some for my daughter’s room last year. I love how Julie over at Less Than Perfect Live of Bliss took these pom … Read More...
Glass Glittered Pear Bowl Fillers
While I don’t do as many prim crafts as I used to, I still love to look at them, get inspiration from them, and sometimes buy them. Fall is coming quickly and the prim projects at the craft shows are … Read More...
An applique wonder
Check out this piece by Carrie of The Croaking Crown. Her pin-up girl, created for a swap, has fishnet stockings of appliqued tulle. I’m serious. See close-ups and read about how she did it on Carrie’s blog post.
Cuisine Art
Michelle over at That Mommy Blog made this rustic sign for her kitchen. Signs are very popular these days, just look at the aisles at Hobby Lobby stocked full! Michelle was inspired by those Hobby Lobby signs, and I totally … Read More...
Make a book loom
Jennifer of CraftSanity shows us how to make a loom out of an old book. To find out more about the inspiration for this project, see a beautiful example of a shawl made from squares woven on a book loom, … Read More...
How to keep your rolls of baggies organized in a pretty way
Well, this is one of those cases where the clever crafter Danae of the blog Nae Chic turned two things, a cleaning wipe container and doggie baggies into cute storage that organizes (and hides) these little necessities.
[tags]recycle wipes container … Read More...
Sara Ebert Salvation Felt Stool and Light
Sara has the stylish idea of taking old wool sweaters, felting them and turning them into fashionable stools and lights. What a stunning and clever addition to any room or office. The Salvation Stool reinvigorates discarded and unwanted wool sweaters … Read More...
Inspiration: DeriDolls
Every time I see DeriDolls pop up in my blog reader, I get excited. Deriana‘s art dolls totally knock me out. Here are some of my recent favorites.
(1) Mona Lisa
(2) Anne Boleyn, complete with executioner and … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Lookie! More dollies have arrived on my doorstep! This group of TEN dollies was donated by Tere from The Quilted Pug. TEN DOLLIES, people! She used machine embroidery to stitch all of the faces. Brilliant idea!! And I love … Read More...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Rachel of Roxy Creations is already in the fall spirit (so to speak). She says,
… Read More...These cute little ghosts can hang around the house and keep you company on Halloween. They are made with different antique Italian linens and hand
Giveaway: 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric PLUS a signed copy of Sew Retro!
Judy Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, has an exciting giveaway and interview on her blog. One reader will win 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric of their choice PLUS a signed copy of her book. Wow! It can … Read More...
Birthday Blog Hop at It Takes All Kinds
This weekend join the blog hop at It Takes All Kinds as we celebrate our second birthday. The theme for the month is Birthdays, and we will be sharing lots of inspiration! There will also be numerous chances to win … Read More...
Free pattern: Luscious Bow Tote
You can find a free pattern for this Luscious Bow Tote over at Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This is such a pretty purse! It was designed to coordinate with the Glam Garden by Josephine Kimberling. Go to the pattern.… Read More...