Sometimes you see a project that just makes you smile. For me, this is one of those projects. Kim over at A Girl and a Glue Gun, took a clear shower curtain and painted it, leaving convenient portholes for you … Read More...
Free templates for blocking tatting
LadyShuttlemaker is on a roll! She’s sharing two more templates for blocking doilies — an oval and a square. Grab them from her blog post.
Sneak Peek: Stamps by Claudine Hellmuth
(image by Ranger)
Claudine Hellmuth is well known for her collage art and product line from Ranger including paints, sticky back canvas, gel mediums and more. Now she’s launching a brand new line of stamps called Studio Creative Layers, made … Read More...
Ice Cream Themed Roundup
Check out this ice cream themed roundup over at The Crafty Crow, including treats, art, and activities….all with ice cream in mind. Find the roundup HERE. Shown are ice cream sandwiches from Such Pretty Things.
[tags]ice cream, … Read More...
No-Sew Cushion Cover
I admire those that sew, but I’m not among them. Oh sure, I can sew basic things, but a seamstress I am most definitely not. Diane at In My Own Style made a summery seat cushion for her porch swing … Read More...
New show by Susan Lenz: Last Words
Fiber artist Susan Lenz has an awesome new solo show. The promotional materials say,
… Read More...LAST WORDS features Susan’s Grave Rubbing Art Quilt Series, her “Angels in Mourning” series, and a collection of epitaphs free-motion embroidered on sheer chiffon banners.
Free applique block: Believe
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs has posted the latest free applique BOM in the series Words of Inspiration and Celebration. Download the Believe block.
Tutorial: Light-stitching applique
The Urban Threads e-newsletter encourages us all to try something new. It says,
… Read More...Applique designs can be a wee bit intimidating if you’ve never done them. Stop worrying! They’re easy, fun, light, and usually pretty quick-stitching. Check out our raw
How to make a Recycled Comic Cell hair clip
Gives new meaning to the phrase “see you in the funnies” I love using male images combined with “fru fru” things like lace and hearts. It just makes me giggle. The Crafty Pirate sent in this great tutorial for whipping … Read More...
DIY Frappe
My love of stuff on sticks is well established, but lately, it seems stuff in mason jars is vying for my attention (see here here and here for example). So of course I was immediately smitten when Our Urban Farmhouse… Read More...
Flip Flop Cookies
Learn how to make these adorable flip flop cookies HERE at Grin and Bake It.
[tags]cookie decorating, flip flops, shoes, summer[/tags]
Hanging with Martha in NYC
Well, at least I’ll be hanging at the Martha Stewart Omnimedia rooftop bloggers’ party on Thursday evening from 6 to 8. I’ll be tweeting away (slowly, as texting is not my strongest attribute and my phone is one of those … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled checkbook cover
Alisa from The Sweet Life shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty ruffled checkbook cover. Get the tute.
[photo from The Sweet Life]
[via Creative Itch]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, checkbook. cover[/tags]
Video: October Afternoon at CHA
Join Amy Coon as she gets a tour of the October Afternoon Booth with Charity Hassel. Click here to go to video
Tutorial: Make a ruffled collar for a shirt
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to create a pretty ruffled collar detail for a shirt. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Little Treasures]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, collar, shirt[/tags]
Colorful Soup Recipes
Find the recipes for these colorful cold soups, as well as tips on making them, HERE at NPR,
Have you seen soup bowl cozies ? , they keep your soup warmer … Read More...
Inspiration: Silhouette Die Cut Projects
(image by Heather Holbrook)
I recently shared my review of the Silhouette digital cutting tool, if you haven’t read it please go check it out here. In that post I shared my first Silhouette project, an Alice in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Ribbon Flowers
Learn how to make these flowers using the new pleated ribbons from Maya Road. Click here to go to tutorial
Free Pattern: Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys
Who says sewing for boys isn’t fun? Molly AKA The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys. Patch pockets on the back give an opportunity to mix … Read More...
Tutorial: Bits and Pieces Pouch
Kelly from em ay kay ee Make shares a tutorial for making her Bits and Pieces Pouch. Velcro at the top keeps your contents from falling out. You can make one from 5 5″ squares, making this a perfect project … Read More...