Mark your calendars. Next week Tuesday July 27 the second issue of Fat Quarterly will be available to download. I have the first issue, and I thought it was well worth the price. Go to Fat Quarterly eZine to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Variation on a string
Kaye from Miss Print came up with a clever idea for a string quilt block. She pieced the center. I love her idea and her execution. Get the tutorial.
[tags]tutorial, string quilt block, foundation piecing[/tags]
New Photo Scanning Site
Snap Haven is a new online business that can scan your loose photos (up to 8×10) and create an online gallery for you. For a limited time they are offering free photo scanning when you sign up for one of … Read More...
Giveaway: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Enter to win $50 worth of Scrapbooking Adhesives by 3L products, when you sign up to learn about their new product. In addition Nathalie Kalbach is giving away $25 worth of the 3L products if you leave a comment on … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Buds
Get even more inspiration from her gallery
DIY: Chomper Polish Tutorial
Great Cakes Soapworks shares a recipe for Basic Cold Process Soap that is suitable for Oral Care. Yes, it’s soap for your teeth! Find the recipe & tutorial here.
Giveaway: Brother sewing machine from From an Igloo
Christine from From an Igloo has an amazing giveaway for all of her Canadian readers. She’s giving away… ready for it? …. She’s giving away a Brother sewing machine! WOW! It’s the NS-80 model with a suggested retail price of … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute halter top
Homemade Mamas shows how to make this summertime halter top out of a scarf. You can make one in just 5 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to locate your car keys and your cell phone, much less drive … Read More...
Flower and Candy Centerpieces
Of course candy makes everything better, even centerpieces. Learn how to make this candy and flower centerpiece HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
[tags]candy, flowers, baby shower, centerpiece[/tags]
Eek! Fruit!
Learn more about the blowfish fruit and how to avoid food monotony–especially with kids– HERE at Happy Little Vegans.
[tags]fruit, vegan, kids[/tags]
Fun Summer Desserts
I’m sure I’ve seen quite of few of these silly and clever summertime treats from Family Fun before, but I couldn’t resist posting the entire roundup. Find 35 summer-themed goodies HERE, including this beach scene cake, campfire cake and … Read More...
Peel and Lick Cupcake Cards
I grew up collecting Scratch n’ Sniff stickers, so as odd as these new “Tasties” peel-and-lick cupcake cards from American Greetings may sound, I think I’m on board. Yep, you can give someone a taste of birthday cake … Read More...
Technique: Painting with Bleach
Join Tresa Black aka the Stamping Goddess for another great video, this time she shows you how you can paint with bleach on your stamped cards, very cool!! Click here to watch and learn.
(image by Tresa Black)
-Heather
A CONTEST FOR JULY
How cute is this!!?? Crocheted_baby_hat by Chronicyarner I can just see a pretty little baby or toddler girl wearing this.
Right now, I’m in the middle of a mini-baby boom. Everyone I know is having a baby or grandbaby. They … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique-style dog collar and leash
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a boutique-style dog collar and leash. Your canine friend will be so proud on your next walk! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, dog, collar, leash, boutique[/tags]
Looking for pet supplies, … Read More...
Giveaway, Congrats Tiffany!
You’ve won our giveaway for the Knitting MochiMochi book. I’ve sent you a separate email. Get back to me with your name and address and I’ll get the book out to you.
Stay tuned for our next giveaway!
How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala
Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project. She made a whole bunch of … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Cute cute capelet for little girls
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making this cute cute capelet for little girls. Make it from fancy fabric for a princess-y feel. Or make it to match a sleeveless summer dress and you’ve got a church-going ensemble suitable … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred summer skirt with deep pockets
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fabulous shirred summer skirt with deep pockets. The shirring creates a comfortable stretchy waistband, while a pair of roomy pockets provide a place to hold your keys, phone, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew purse from a square of fabric
Nicholette and Vanessa from Craft Envy guest blog over at Little Birdie Secrets with a tutorial for making a no-sew purse. They show how to fold and knot a large square of fabric into a simple purse. Great idea! Go … Read More...