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...
The Red Collection
I do like Red. It won’t ever replace green but it’s a good color. Red looks semi-decent on me, but I don’t wear a lot of it. Don’t ask why, don’t know.
So, when I ran across this blog post, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmark
kz from kzjo’s studio shares a fun back-to-school tutorial for making a simple fabric bookmark. It fits around the corner of a page to mark your spot in the book. You can make them quickly, and from the contents of … Read More...
Squishy Kids Practice Clock
I just love this idea. Turning a boring clock into something soft, squishy and educational! Head on over the Two Shades of Pink for the tutorial…so cute. Definitely an adult craft for teaching a child how to tell time, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Blinged up kids’ shoes
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make the blinged up kids’ shoes that are all the rage right now. A plain pair of canvas shoes can become trend-fabulous with the addition of paint, glitter, and gemstones. Go to … Read More...
Aquarium Kids Craft
I love this use for strawberry containers! This is an aquarium that I feel my family could actually take care of! Head on over to No Time For Flash Cards for the tutorial.
New Release: Savvy Stamps
Savvy Stamps has some wonderful new Holiday and Winter images. Most of their stamps can be found on-line at Impress Rubber Stamps but be sure to check with your local retail store and see if they carry them or you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to a purse lining
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares another pursemaking tutorial, this time showing how to add a zippered pocket to the lining of a purse. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Arm Candy for You]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, zippered, … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: It’s Not Easy Being Green
1. Spinach and green apple salad from Food Network.
3. The dish that inspired this post and that, as a big fan of The Muppet Movie, simultaneously freaked … Read More...
DIY Ginger Ale
Find tips to make your own ginger ale HERE at the kitchn. Find the original recipe and how-tos HERE at Crumpets and Cakes.
[tags]soda, homemade, ginger ale[/tags]
Alchemy Goods in Seattle
When I was at NUBE Green in Seattle over the weekend the thing I ended up buying was the Pike Bag made by Alchemy Goods. Alchemy
Goods is a local Seattle company that makes bags and such out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Screen Emboss Resist
Nathalie Kalbach shows how to use various items from Glimmer Mist and your die cut machine to create the design on this card. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Cutie-Pie
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Homemade Citrus Skin Glow Scrub
Spa Magazine shares a recipe for a homemade citrus skin glow scrub that is perfect for summer! Found via Homemade Bath Products.
Be A Knitting Angel…..
Are You A Knitting Angel?
Do You Want To Be?
Click on this link for a list of knitting charities, and find out how you can be a knitting angel
Monday Mosaic: Rainbow
A colorful rainbow of Fimo polymer clay creations!
1. Polymer Clay Rainbow Pendant, 2. Braccialetto con stelline arcobaleno in fimo – polymer clay rainbow stars bracelet, 3. Rainbow in the Clouds Polymer Clay Refrigerator Magnet, 4. Broche … Read More...
Free pattern: Foxy bag
Lia from Sewmanics and Lia’s Space of Crafts shares a free pattern for her foxy bag. Isn’t he the cutest? Look at his long pointy fox nose for the flap! And those beady fox eyes are surely up to no … Read More...