Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground is showing off a technique that I have to try! She creates backgrounds for embroidered scenes by painting quilt batting. The surface cuddles up to the stitching in much the same way … Read More...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Here’s a great freebie from Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited. Di says,
… Read More...The Country Meadow series is always popular with embroiderers, and this month, I have a lovely gift for you to download for your collection. Print the
Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters
Sew4Home shows how to make their pretty Garden Apron out of fat quarters. You’ll need a total of five for this project, so start digging through your fat quarter stash for a fun mix of prints. Go to the … Read More...
Felted Boom Bag free pattern by Kate Kuckro
Get started on your fall knit-felting projects with the help of a free downloadable e-book from Knitting Daily. This e-book gives you the patterns to 7 free projects. The one that is felted is the Boom Bag. This bag … Read More...
Ice Cream Social
Check out the sweet details of this ice cream social party by Tiny Belles Boutique over HERE at Eat Drink Pretty. The tissue pom stuffed cones hanging from the tree? Beyond clever.
[tags]ice cream, parties, kids[/tags]
After enjoying a cool and tasty popsicle-recycle the stick into art
I’ve previously posted about making art from wood scraps, well this is like recycling with little leftovers from those cool treats we all enjoy during our summer months. Note: I know we have readers out there that it is not … Read More...
Cracker Buttons
Find the recipe and how-tos for making these cute cheese cracker buttons HERE at Le Petit Brioche.
[tags]crackers, cheese, buttons[/tags]
Tutorial: Zippered fabric sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzle
Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles. Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can … Read More...
Freebie: Build-a-Cupcake Printable
Download this adorable build-a-cupcake printable and make cute cupcakes all weekend! Click here to go to download by VOL25 (via Creature Comforts.)
Tutorial: Kool-Aid dyed elastic for your sewing projects
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how she created custom colors of elastic using a favorite childhood drink. She dyed the elastic with Kool-Aid. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft with Confidence]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, custom, dye, … Read More...
Read all about it: Compilation of free dress patterns
Do you like free patterns? Free patterns for dresses? Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of 52 free sewing patterns. That’s one for each week of a calendar year. Go to the compilation and find some sewing inspiration… Read More...
Tutorial: Brassy Ruffle Top t-shirt refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Invite
Click here to download these fun Halloween invitations for free from Valerie Foster.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these fun Halloween Stamps
we … Read More...
I’m Just A Guy is destashing his quilting fabrics
Ryan from I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts is destashing from his own personal collection and many are OOP (Out of Print). Visit his Etsy shop to see what all he’s listed. I just bought a yard of OOP Erin … Read More...
Sweet Chandelier
Check out this glimpse inside the hotel, The Maisn Moschino in Milan. Each room has a theme, and one room is devoted to food, including this cookie and candy chandelier. Find the spread at www.psfk.com. {via epicute}
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DIY Silver Clay Finger Print Charm
This tutorial by Murano Silver shows you how to make a keepsake fingerprint charm using PMC silver clay.
The tutorial comes with a full step by step video guide.
Edible Sangria
Find recipes and links for sangria and sangria edible shots HERE at Lucky Life. The yummy sangria comes from Big Red Kitchen. Oh, such a perfect summer treat.
[tags]sangria, summer, JellO, cocktails[/tags]
Freebie: Vintage Royalty Images
This month at Stampington you can download six vintage images of French Royalty. An example is shown above. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – 1st Dip
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