Visit the Cosmo Cricket blog for a great video tutorial on how to make a folded paper treat bag using just one sheet of scrapbooking paper.
-Heather
Giveaway: Sweet stitchery
Katy of Sew Lovely Embroidery is giving away her Pour Some Sugar on Me stitchery. Yes! Go to her blog post to enter before November 4.
Tutorial: Cross-stitch on a onesie
Mummy Crafts shows us how to use waste canvas to add a bit of sweet cross-stitching to a baby singlet or onesie. Easy yet so effective. See the tute.
Vetty demos knitted fringe
Yvette Stanton of Vetty Creations and White Threads blog has posted a video on YouTube showing how to create knitted fringe to trim Mountmellick embroidery. She says,
… Read More...This is the ONLY video on the net of how to do this!
Giveaway: Orna Willis ultrasuede bag
Look what Orna Willis made! Want it? Orna is giving it away! She says,
… Read More...For this Giveaway, I designed a beautiful “Paper Bag” with two contrasting shades of Ultrasuede® to highlight the simple familiar lines of a classic
Apply for a textile-artist residency at TAC
Abigail Doan gives the heads-up that the Textile Arts Center (Brooklyn, NY, USA) is starting a new program that will offer studio residencies to six textile artists. The program begins January 2011; applications are due December 5, 2010. Get more … Read More...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
I want Rachel of Roxy Creations to decorate my Christmas tree! Her ornaments couldn’t be more charming, happy, and touchable! See more on Rachel’s blog or follow her link to her flickr pool.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More...
10 Gorgeous Halloween Hair and Makeup Ideas From China
Bellasugar shares 10 Gorgeous Halloween Hair and Makeup Ideas From China that are sure to inspire your costume creativity this year!
Monster Cupcakes!
You must head over immediately to The Bonjour Family to see these monster cupcakes. Really. Even better? Find the recipe cards to make them yourself. Inspired by cupcakes found at Taste of Home. Spotted by Amanda.
Candy Corn Whoopie Pies
I feel like I’ve been seeing clever candy corn twists everywhere lately, and we know the whoopie pie craze is fully established, so this one taps both those trends. Find the recipe for these candy corn whoopie pies HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own pattern weights
I love love love using my pattern weights to keep patterns in place while cutting them out. They’re far less hassle than using straight pins. You can buy fancy sets of pattern weights at the fabric store, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY padded camera bag insert
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how you can make a designer camera bag at a fraction of the cost of buying one already made. The secret is a padded and velcro-ed organizer that can turn a roomy handbag … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack-o-lantern t-shirt with layered sleeves
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how she made this cute jack-o-lantern t-shirt with layered sleeves. She started with a plain orange t-shirt and stenciled a face and added the striped arms made from striped tights. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Curly ribbon korker bows
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make those super cute curly ribbon korker bows that little girls loooove to wear in their hair. When you make them yourself, you can have a set of korker bows to match … Read More...
New Online Store: Vintage Street Market
Vintage Street Market is a newly opened online store specialising in vintage paper items for scrapbooking and paper crafting. To celebrate the opening they are holding a giveaway for a treat bag of vintage goodies. Click here to visit … Read More...
Book Review: Scraps from Lark Books
The new book “Scraps” from Lark Publishing is subtitled “an inspirational field guide to collage” and that’s exactly what it is. It’s the perfect book about collage for beginners but also a great book for more experienced collage artist who … Read More...
ANOTHER EDITION OF CARRY-ALONG PROJECTS
Here are some more small projects to carry along with you to crochet in those odd spare moments during the day. They can be holiday themed by choosing the right yarn colors. Be creative! The depicted items are just examples … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Letter Needle Book
Rosie from The Fabric Shopper found this Little Letter Needle Book Tutorial as an idea for handmade gifts. It’s by Kelly from Em ay Kay ee. {make}. Get the tute.
From seam ripper to proud purse
Lily from Block-A-Day created this funky fun purse. I’m crushing on the patchwork inspired fabric, cane handles and embroidered doily. Go to her post to see more photos and hear how she owes the success of this project to her … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Journaling Helper
Here’s a Halloween Journaling Helper from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Use it to help record you favourite things this Halloween! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...