This clock caught my eye. I love the stenciling on it, and the texture on the face comes from some crumpled tissue paper and Mod Podge. A coat of paint and stenciling finish off this great project.
Tutorial: Repurpose a crocheted tablecloth into pillowcovers
Kirsty from more than 1 & less than a few and kootoyoo shows how to make these lovely crocheted cushion covers. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the crochet part. A thrifted crocheted tablecloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy knit headband with lace flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment. It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuft a throw pillow
Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shows how she used a fabric covered button and heavy duty thread to create a tuft at the center of a throw pillow. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from OnlineFabricStore.net blog]
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Justin Beiber: A Portrait in Chocolate
And you can learn to make one, too. Find the tutorial for making a Justin Beiber portrait in chocolate HERE at Duh-Licious.
[tags]music, stars, chocolate, portrait[/tags]
Halloween Goodies
I believe I could fill this blog with spooky posts from now until Halloween and still not cover all the fabulous creepy edibles out there. Check out the Halloween goody spread from the Rachel Ray magazine HERE, including these … Read More...
New Release and Video: Penny Black Stamps
Visit Penny Black’s website to see all the great new stamps for Fall and Winter, from cute to elegant images and choices between wood mounted, clear or cling mounted they’ve got you covered for the upcoming holidays. Click here to … Read More...
Painted Wood Pumpkins
How to turn a belt into a cuff
There is a fabulous tutorial for turning a belt into a cool cuff over at the blog The May Fly.
[tags]recycled belt cuff[/tags]
Etsy find – Octopus by Anna Mroczek
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...