The June Creativity prompts from A Matter of Memories are now available for download! These monthly prompts are free and include sketches as well as ideas for journaling, titles and photography. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Bonded
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Extra Fancy Eczema Moisturizer
Instructables user belsey shares a tutorial for creating an extra special moisturizer you can make at home.
GIVEAWAY WINNER FOR MAY, 21
The winner of this cute little book is Devi ( dlmurray@gmail.com ) for her entry describing her favorite crochet site ( http://www.crochetspot.com/ )!
Thanks to all who entered. Please read on for details regarding the June, 2010 Blog Giveaway – … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: “I Wanna Be a Girl Scout” t-shirt and removable collar
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her “I Wanna Be a Girl Scout” t-shirt and removable collar. Worn together, they have such a cool retro vibe! Of course, you can also wear the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable water bottle cozy from a washcloth
We’ve recently ditched the throw-away plastic water bottles in favor of the reusable metal ones. Not only are they better for the environment, but we can be more confident that we’re not getting some creepy chemicals leeching into our water. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ribbon and lace to a plain tee
Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to embellish a plain kid’s t-shirt with ribbon and lace. The rows of ruffles have a bit of the old-tuxedo look, but with a decidedly girly flair. Get the how-to.
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Free Pattern for Flower Hair Accessory
New Technique From Interweave – Tulips Buttonhole
In the Summer 2010 issue of Interweave Knits, the ever-inventive TECHknitter introduced us to the brand-new “tulips” buttonhole. This buttonhole is a bit trickier to work than the usual one-row horizontal buttonhole, but it solves all those niggling little problems: … Read More...
Project: Stamped Floral Vase
Click here to visit Inkdinkado and learn how to make this beautiful stamped floral vase. Would make a wonderful house warming or birthday gift!
-Heather
Bread in a Can
I adore this gift idea: bread in a can. Find the recipe HERE at Chasing Fireflies, as well as this cute packaging tips…
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DIY Marshmallow Fluff
Who knew this marshmallow fluff stuff was so easy to make? (Oh, flashbacks to childhood Fluffernutters.) Find the how-tos HERE at Homemade Mamas. And for some recipes for your fluff, click HERE.
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Winner of the $25 gift card Giveaway
Thanks to “Very Big Jen’s Art Fire shop” for this lovely giveaway! I selected the winner via Random.org and winner is #2 Amy (see picture). Congratulations Amy I will be contacting you for your address via email. Thanks to all … Read More...
Inspiration: Racaire
Racaire, a student and practitioner of ancient needlework techniques, applied traditional needlelace to her blackberry cover — the perfect blend of old and new. See more on Racaire’s blog.
A look at modern goldwork
Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures shares her experiences and samples from a course in modern goldwork that she took from Tracy Franklin. Rachel says,
… Read More...The difference between this course and a Traditional Goldwork course was that Tracy was less concerned
Tutorial: Buttonhole herringbone stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is buttonhole herringbone stitch. Learn how to do it.
Tutorial: Coloring lace
Shawkl of crazy-quilting fame lets us in on her technique for hand-coloring lace. See her thorough tutorial.
Flower Striped Hoodie For Girls.
Up here, you still need a sweater in the evenings. This is perfect for your little girl. A flower striped hoodie, and the pattern is free, from FaveCrafts and Patons!
Tutorial: Framing in a hoop
Bookwormbethie shares her technique for framing needlework in a hoop. See the tute.
Tutorial: Ribbon braid
Learn how to make gorgeous ribbon braid from Kenneth King over on Threads blog. See the tute.