Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a tutorial on her blog telling how to make a headband with cat ears attached. Put on the headband – instant cat dress-up! Go to the tutorial.
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New Release: Button Studio Tool
This is got to be one of the handiest new tools I’ve seen in awhile. It’s called the Button Studio tool from Epiphany Crafts and it punches and adheres the paper of your choice to a … Read More...
Make a beaded photo pendant
Amy Law is sharing a tutorial at favecrafts for these vintage-styled pendants. Now your favorite photo can be wearable art with Amy’s tute and some Kreinik threads.
WISH I LIVED IN CHICAGOLAND……
Why? The DoubleStitchTwins! They are really talented sisters who design and sell their crocheted wearables. They are scheduled for a couple of upcoming events in the Chicago area.
The sisters’ designs are for the younger set – or the young … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Popsicle. Daniel Craig Popsicle.
It’s Daniel Craig as a popsicle. Specifically, it’s James Bond emerging from the sea in Casino Royale as a popsicle. The pop was created by Del Monte Superfruit Smoothies after surveying women to see what they wanted at the end … Read More...
DIY Gummy Kabobs
Learn how to make these gummy candy skewer favors in a variety of themes HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, courtesy of Couture Parties. Candy Sharks
[tags]gummy, candy, skewers, favors, kids, parties[/tags]
Romance in Paris
If you’re anything like me, a trip to Paris isn’t exactly in your near future. But, with the help of this adorable Romance in Paris soap from The Sugartooth Dragon you can momentarily feel swept away to a romantic place.
Tutorial: Knotty sundress with ruffled leggings for little girls
Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this sundress with knotted straps and coordinating ruffled leggings. The body of the dress is pieced from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Kindle Keeper
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a fabric case for a Kindle – a Kindle Keeper. I love it when high-tech gadgets get handmade covers! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Birthday shirts for little kids
Adults don’t usually look forward to growing a year older, but kids like to wear their increasing years like a badge of honor. So why not make them a birthday shirt so that everyone will know exactly how old they … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric lined small storage buckets from aluminum cans
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created these brightly colored storage buckets for her recent laundry room. They’re actually recycled aluminum cans with fabric liners. This is such a cute and practial idea, and she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Andrew Thornton is having a sale
If you haven’t been over to Andrew’s sale site to see all the goodies, what are you waiting for? Andrew’s quest to organize his studio and make sure his treasures find new homes has me in deep admiration. Hang in … Read More...
Charm and bead giveaway!
Janet McDonald of Singingwoods wants to show you a collection of faerie doors and she’s also having her very first giveaway! She’s got a pretty selection of eight Green Girl Studios charms, a string of Gaeas beads, and a lampwork … Read More...
Cake Art Show Tonight!
In San Francisco? Then I’m jealous because you can go to Jordan Ferney‘s cake art show and reception. Find details HERE.
[tags]Jordan Ferney, cake, art[/tags]
Stitch tiny; win big
Here’s a rockin announcement from Kreinik Thread Blog:
… Read More...Stitcher’s Workshop and Kreinik have teamed up to bring you a challenge! Design a piece (think ornament) that, when stitched on 40ct silk gauze, will fit in a 2″ round area.
Free machine-embroidery design
The latest freebie from Urban Threads is just my style. I’ll bet it’s perfect for someone you know, too. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Go ahead, download the coffee cup design … resistance is futile. It’ll be cute on creations for
Freebie: Digital Owl Stamp
Download this great digital owl stamp for free from the Making Our Mark blog. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Halloween Advent Calendar
Alison from Oopsey Daisy made this candy covered Halloween advent calendar to count down the days to that spooktacular holiday. She’ll not only show you how she made it, but gives you the downloadable numbers you’ll need as well.
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The Cheap Art Manifesto
I like a good passionate manifesto because I’m often rather middle of the road in my thinking about most things so it’s good to read someone else’s passionate take on things. Okay, that’s totally not true, about me being middle … Read More...