Tammy from Not Just Paper and Glue found a great bargain on cardboard magazine holder, then prettied them up. She shows us how she spray painted, decorated and labeled them to come up with this lovely, organized way to hide … Read More...
The Martha Blogger Event and NY Cake
So no Martha sighting (she was apparently at the Martha bloggers night out event last night in the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia offices in NYC, but she must’ve swooped in and out while I was waiting in the lobby crowd … Read More...
Free pattern: Embroidered needlecase
Kaaren of The Painted Quilt shares the pattern and instructions for recreating her favorite sampler-style needlecase. She says,
… Read More...I’ve been using this one every day since I made it. It has two deep pockets and a scissor holder and needle/pin
Tutorial: Interlaced band stitch
Kim of big B continues sharing tutorials that demo her progress in mastering 100 stitches. This gorgeous example is interlaced band stitch. See the tute.
Inspiration: Calamity Kim
Calamity Kim combines her signature raw-edge applique and machine stitching with some hand embroidery to create a gnome-village table runner to die for. She says she’ll eventually complete the hand stitching and then quilt and bind it. In the meantime, … Read More...
How a pattern can help girls in crisis
Mollie Johanson is awesome. Her latest project: a set of hand-embroidery patterns called I love being a girl. Mollie says,
… Read More...This is from the first in (hopefully) a series of patterns that each focus on one of the reasons why
Spider-Man Cake
Check out this amazing Spider-Man cake created by (our very own) Amanda Formaro over at her food blog, Amanda’s Cookin’. Can you believe this is her first experiment with fondant? Find the how-tos for making this cake … Read More...
Pina Colada Cupcakes
So these pina coloda cupcakes that Glorious Treats sent me are making me not only want a cupcake, but a cocktail! Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]pina colada, cocktails, cupcakes[/tags]
How to make a Fleece Scarf Gift Cake
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More...
Stunning Felt Pillow template by Designer Heather Lins
Ready Made is offering us a chance to create this stunning solar pillowpillow and your stars may align. There is a printable template for the design and the materials and tools you will need. This pillow would look perfect in … Read More...
Martha where R U. I meant to pinch your butt!
So. I’m in NY right now for the big women’s blogging conference BlogHer. I was invited (finally!) to the big Martha Omni Media Blogger Party but DIDN’T MAKE IT. So sad! It overlapped with another engagement and then that engagement … Read More...
Did you kill a muppet to decorate that guitar?
Okay. hahaha. I love this cool hipster dude and his… PINK FUZZY guitar. Rock on man!
These fuzzy guitars were made by Moritz Waldemeyer and I think the band this is for is OK GO. Cruise his website! I love … Read More...
Caviar and Vodka
Yep… just a typical Friday night for me. Caviar and vodka. See this beautiful spread of caviar and vodka photographed by Kate Harrison for this wedding featured on Snippet and Ink, spotted on At Home with Kim Vallee.… Read More...
DIY: Mojito-riffic Soap
Mojitos are a nice refreshing cocktail. With that said, wouldn’t it stand to reason that Mojito soap would be just a nice? I think so! And apparently so does Soap Queen. Learn how to make mojito-riffic soap here.
Tutorial: Heirloom cut chenille baby blanket
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this heirloom-worthy cut chenille baby blanket. The chenille texture is made from coordinating flannels that are layered, stitiched, and cut. This would make a beautiful baby gift that will be treasured for … Read More...
Fruit Salad Ice Cream Cones
I’m loving this simple idea for serving fruit salad: ice cream cones. Find tips on making them HERE at Bakers Royale.
[tags]fruit salad, ice cream cones, summer[/tags]
Tutorial: Versatile jersey knit skirt for layering
Sneezerville shows how she made this slow stitched summer skirt that can be worn on its own or layered under another skirt. It’s made from jersey knit and is assembled entirely with hand stitches. If your summer involves a lot … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux suede leaf coasters
Mark Montano shares a free tutorial for making these faux suede leaf coasters. The faux suede doesn’t fray, making this a super easy, super quick sewing project. AND the veining on the leaves allows you to try out all those … Read More...
Tutorial: Tic Tac Toe on the Go chalkboard playmat
Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts joins the Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric tic-tac-toe board. It’s pieced from fabric, with the squares made from chalkcloth for a reusable game board. Cool! Go to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mask
Visit the Kamadesigns blog and let Katrina teach you how to make this wonderful stamped carnival mask.
-Heather