I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More...
In Stitches is available online
If you’re into art quilting, you’ll love this heads-up from Susan Brubaker Knapp (Blue Moon River):
… Read More...The staff of Quilting Arts magazine has just launched their latest creation, In Stitches, a one-of-a-kind special issue that “celebrates hand
Tutorial: Easy Colorful Chain Maille Earrings
This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.
It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More...
Get SharonB’s July calendar
A July desktop calendar featuring SharonB‘s gorgeous stitchery is available free from Pin Tangle blog. Go get it.
Tutorial: Punto Rodi
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework blog) shows us how to do Punto Rodi or Rodi Stitch. She says,
… Read More...[It] is a Pulled Thread Stitch used for filling spaces of a design and creating a light, open area. It
Tutorial: Round floor cushions from repurposed denim
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from two fat quarters
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to make a fun little tote bag out of a couple of fat quarters. There is an endless array of cute fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier
Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Techniques: Using Texture Stamps
Join Nancy Doren on the Scrapbooking from the Inside Out blog for some really cool and interesting ways to use texture stamps on your cards and scrapbook pages. Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
Bikini and Palm Tree Cookies
Find the step-by-step tutorials for decorating these oh so summery cookies HERE at one of our fave blogs, Bake at 350.
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Dipping Rice Krispie Treats
There seems to be an infinite number of clever uses for Rice Krispie Treats, such as these chocolate-dipping-worthy popsicles at Twig and Thistle. Already, I’m envisioning adding these to a chocolate fondue dessert table. {The original idea for these … Read More...
Two adorable no-sew kids capes
Ruffles and Stuff posted this tutorial for a no-sew flutter cape for kids. It looks easy and super cute, all it requires is some fleece, scissors and a length of ribbon!
Yesterday On Tuesday has a nice tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Patterned Clipboards
Use your scrapbook papers and plain clipboards to get organised in style! This tutorial from Jen at Let’s Make it Ours shows you how. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Love You to the Moon and Back
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products Sale
For the first time, Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products will be selling products at their farm. Over the Fourth of July weekend, visit Breeden’s Hill at 8423 S. Indian Ridge Rd. in Leavenworth, IN. This is a great … Read More...
Giveaway: Penguin Prize Pack July
Thanks to the second episode of Penguin’s GetCreative, we have a HUGE Penguin Prize pack to giveaway. Read on to see how you can win.
In this second episode:
- Discover how THE ARTIST IN THE OFFICE can show you
Foodoodlers Giveaway
Foodoodlers
are the original patented food coloring markers that kids and food enthusiasts alike love to play with. The markers work perfectly as edible party crafts and could be used at birthday parties, sleepovers, campfires and as part of a … Read More...
Watch this Glass Blowing Video
I have always wanted to blow glass. I tried it a couple of times but soon realized that the learning curve was way too great. And I can achieve most of what I really want to create with kiln forming … Read More...
Tutorial: Firework Bracelet
This fun and celebratory bracelet tutorial comes from Aubree at Yellow Blackbird.
It is just the thing for this coming weekend!