Destri from The Mother Huddle wrote a guest post on Make & Takes showing how to make Bath Teas. These make great gifts for Mother’s Day, a bridal shower, or even party favors.
DIY Cat Earring Shrinkies.
The trendy fashionista is sharing this tutorial inspired by Mui Mius cat designs.
Check out her blog for all the step by step photo images and a full tutorial.
Contemporary Mosaic Artists Meet in So Cal
I was fortunate enough to meet with a group of mosaic artists today for lunch. The meet up was organized by the founder of the web site for mosaic artists, CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Artists. I’ve mentioned the site on … Read More...
Launch of Project Modern
The Modern Quilt Guild wants you to know about a new challenge they are hosting called Project Modern starting in September 2010. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Oh my, you gotta check out one of the prizes (sigh, … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered crayon pouch from recycled clear vinyl
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she created this super cute clear vinyl crayon pouch from recycled materials. The clear vinyl came from a bedding bag. Inside the zippered pouch, perfectly-sized pockets hold the crayons at the ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Drafting a child’s back sloper
LiEr from ikat bag shares the next of her pattern drafting installments with a tutorial explaining how to create a child’s back sloper. I am so excited about her series on drafting patterns for kids! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic waist skirt with pockets
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an elastic waist skirt with pockets. The wide elastic waistband makes this a quick project. Ric rac and tulle make a pretty detail around the hem. Get the … Read More...
Recycle Swag Contest-two chances to win the book-1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Over at this post at Condo-Blues there is a challenge contest to remake something with swag or promotional material. I had to get in on the action by participating(decorated USB drive) and offering 2 copies of the fabulous book … Read More...
Got Flamingo? Spud and Chloe Do!
Cupcake Ants and Bees
I just adore these buggy ideas for decorating cupcakes featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. The ideas are originally from the often-talked-about-on-this-blog book, What’s New, Cupcake?
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[tags]bees, bugs, ants, cupcakes, books, picnic, summer[/tags]
Madeover Coffee Table
I love this and wish it was in my house! I may just follow Pam’s lead from Frippery and make one of these myself. She took some planks of wood and the base from an old coffee table and made … Read More...
Design Your Own Crock
Holly from 504 Main took a plain crock for her kitchen and made it her own. If you need a little inspiration to get your kitchen accents off the ground, take a look at this.
See how Holly designed her … Read More...
DIY Video: Decoupage Craft Paper Floor
You might remember from last week when I showcased a project from FamilyCorner.com explaining how to refinish a floor using paper bags. Talk about a recycling project! Well this week, Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Frames Download
(image by Dover)
Click here to download lots of lovely vintage frames for free from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Old Fashioned Soda Bar
Find tips on creating an old fashioned soda bar for your wedding or party HERE at Project Wedding.
[tags]soda bar, wedding, parties[/tags]
Free Knitted Hat Patterns
I found, under my Maple tree this morning… are you ready for this…. 4 Red Leaves!!
Just can’t describe how wrong that is, on so many levels. Summer just started! We can’t have leaves turning already. And while folks are … Read More...
This week in sewing giveaways
Here’s a quick round-up of some of the sewing-related giveaways going on this week:
Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away a Hera shirt that can be worn in three ways. Deadline is August 28th, 2010. Go to Ruffles … Read More...
Tutorial: Binder pouch with clear vinyl window
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a super cute binder pouch to hold pencils and such. The bit of vinyl pieced into the body of the pouch provides a peek at the contents. Go … Read More...
Book giveaway The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion
This is an awesome book for anyone of any faith. If you crochet and know someone in need of a prayer, this would be an amazing gift. I received this book from “The Taunton Press” to giveaway to you, my … Read More...
Seaside Lunch Bento Box IDea
As one who basically grew up with sand in my toes (my great grandfather was a light house keeper), I’m a sucker for any seaside-themed food. So of course I adore … Read More...