It is chilly here in Ohio today and my thoughts turn to Halloween and we crafters will start on our scary projects. Check out Cut Out + Keep and find some of the projects pictured and more. Have fun and … Read More...
Will it Waffle?
Every wonder what will waffle? Or rather, what won’t? Scroll through the Waffleizer web site for some waffle experimenting. The project is done… as of yesterday…but there is tons of inspiring waffleizing history there, such as waffled mac n’ cheese… Read More...
Twinkie Minion Cupcakes
Find a yummy step-by-step tutorial to make these Minion cupcakes (from Twinkies
and candy) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, spotted on Gordon Gossip. And if you like these, don’t forget … Read More...
Driftwood Horses
Earlier this week I posted about email images I had received, pictures of the amazing pencil lead sculptures of Dalton Ghetti. Today I’m sharing with you some more mouth dropping art, this time from sculptor Heather Jansch. Heather makes life … Read More...
Contest: Craft for Cause
Jo Anns is giving you and your favorite charity a chance to win big prizes in their Crafting for a Cause contest. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Contest Dates
· Crafting contest begins August 15, 2010 and … Read More...
Starburst Twig Wreath
I’m in love with this wreath. It would look totally fabulous hanging in my bathroom! A great project using nature as a medium.
Head over to The Painted Hive to see how Kristine made this starburst twig wreath.
Surfer Boy Bedroom Makeover
Ellie’s son outgrew his childhood character room and needed a change. So she went to work and transformed this little boy room into a room that he can grow into for years to come. Totally cool Ellie.
Get the full … Read More...
Vitamin Bottles
I’m so loving this idea! You see, I have several bottles of vitamins on the kitchen counter. They are so gawdy looking, but if I move them somewhere else, I’ll forget to take them, so that’s where they stay… lookin’ … Read More...
Gum Frame
Recycle baskets into wall Art
The polka dot effect of using baskets as wall art is really fun, hu? Check out how the clever crafter of the blog C.R.A.F.T. (creating really awesome free things) made this decor for almost nothing!
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More CQ giveaway madness
Crazy Quilting International is on a quest for more followers. If you choose to follow, you not only will receive all the benefits of CQ news, information, and ideas issuing from this great organization, but also you’ll have a chance … Read More...
Giveaway: CQ delights
Don’t miss the great giveaway on Gerry Krueger‘s Older Rose blog. Prize 1 is one of Gerry’s elegant high-rise pincushions. (I don’t think I could stand to stick pins in it. It could stand around in my studio for … Read More...
Free charts: Abécédaire automnal
French cross-stitcher Thiarlou has started a new free-chart series. This time she’s creating an autumn alphabet. Go to the first chart. And be sure to bookmark her Les grilles de Thiarlou blog so you can enjoy the whole series.
Tutorial: Long split stitch
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread tells how she got the perfect silk-thread effect on this leaf. She says, “I used a long split stitch on the leaves where the width of the leaf was too wide to use satin stitch. … Read More...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas teacher gift
Make this sweet plastic-canvas brooch for a teacher or apple-lover in your life. The pattern is free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-and-short stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas gives us an “Indian version of long and short stitch.” See her video tute.
Inspiration: All the Beautiful Things
This embroidery by Loreta of All the Beautiful Things makes my heart go pitter-patter. See more on her blog post.
ZOMG! It’s free!
Here’s a great freebie from Urban Threads. UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...This fun doodly design is available in two sizes in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, FREE through Sunday, Aug. 29. Just add the
Have you tried River Silks?
Reader Roberta Allen sent us this glowing recommendation for River Silks Ribbon:
… Read More...This is the best silk ribbon for embroidery and needlework I’ve found. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the ribbon is extremely durable. I can thread it
You have to enter to win
We’re giving away two copies of Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) on August 31. Go to the original blog post to enter.