Kim of The Inadvertent Farmer has another tutorial that you will love. Kim is offering a magnificent pictorial tutorial on just how to make this Laptop bag Case! This is such a clever idea.
Freebie: Birthday Bear Digital Stamp
Click here to visit the Becca’s Place blog and download this adorable birthday bear digital stamp for free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital … Read More...
Free Shawl Pattern!
Knit from the neck outward in a half-circular shape, this lightweight and beautiful shawl is finished with a knit-on lace border after the body of the shawl is complete.
Download the free pattern, here
Looking to … Read More...
Button Monogram Pillow
I love projects with buttons. You can sometimes find a bag full of them at the thrift store or on a garage sale table. I always have a ton of them in all different colors just in case inspiration strikes. … Read More...
Circus Elephant Cookies
The glittery sprinkled balls balanced on the elephants’ trunks are what got me. Find tips on decorating this parade of circus elephants HERE at Vanilla Bean Baker.
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Outdoor Furniture Save
Susan at Ashtree Cottage pulled this charming little table and chair out of the trash and gave it new life. It’s amazing what a little paint can do.
See the trash to treasure feature at Ash Tree Cottage.
Make Alpaca Wool Sweater into Felted handmade Bag tutorial
How beautiful is this bag made from an alpaca wool sweater? I have to give credit to Elizabeth of “to be charmed” for introducing us to Kim and her blog, The Inadvertent Farmer. Kim is offering a magnificent pictorial … Read More...
10 Fab DIY Photo Displays
My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled … Read More...
Star Wars Birthday
Check out the spectacular dessert table for this Star Wars party created by parties by shindig (as seen featured on kara’s party ideas). Treats included yoda soda, Death Star donuts, light saber treats and out of this world cupcakes.… Read More...
60 Summer Decorating Ideas
Martha has some great ideas for summertime decorating. I’ve already featured some, like this welcoming seashell mood lighting and this pretty sea glass tiled tray. She has plenty of pretty projects to spruce up your home with a summery … Read More...
Polymer Clay Covered Pen with Pen Holder, by CAG
Polymer Clay Covered Pen with Pen Holder, by CAG
Originally uploaded by cag_crafts
Can you tell that I’ve got back-to-school on my mind this week?
I love this polymer clay covered pen and holder by CAG crafts. What an elegant … Read More...
How to recycle a pretty box into a frame
Varada sent in this post at the blog Naari-The Woman that has a tutorial for recycling a box into a frame. I also like that she framed an image that had been painted on a dried Banyan leaf. So I … Read More...
Giveaway: Courage Scrapbooking Kit
The folks at Ella Publishing are giving away this kit from Scrapping from the Inside Out. In the same post Rachel Kaufman explains how to create a layout with depth. Click here to go to giveaway. Entries close noon … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Song Sun Dress
Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane guest blogs over at Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Song Sun Dress. This easy gathered dress can be made for girls or women. Optional pockets and belt allow you … Read More...
DIY Ice Straws
Find tips on making ice straws HERE at Cupcakes and Cutlery,with links to this ice straw tray
at amazon, or these DIY ice straws at Apartment Therapy.
Tutorial: DIY naptime roll with built-in pillow
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making this DIY naptime roll. This kid-sized nap mat is soft and snuggly, and includes a pillow at the end for your child to lay her head on. When naptime is over, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric carnation
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation. It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly. This would make a pretty brooch or purse … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a cute notebook cover
Click over to Craft Passion to find out how to create a cute fabric cover for a notebook or journal. A loop of fabric provides a place to hold a pen and a magnetic snap closure makes it easy to … Read More...
Technique: Flocked Stamps
(image by Nicol Magouirk)
Want to add some fun and fuzz to your cards? Visit Nicol Magouirk’s blog for a wonderful video on adding flocking to yur stamped images. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
American Crafts Goes Digital
American Crafts have taken some of their best-selling paper products and converted them to digital designs! The kits, ranging in price from$3.49 to $4.99 are available at Daisy Trail, an online digital retailer. Click here to go to store.