For as little as 29.99 you can knit this incredible shawl! And out of Alpaca too! Knit Picks is known for its reasonably priced yarn and patterns.
Tutorial: Make a little girl-sized purse for dress-up fun
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at The Crafty Cupboard with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl-sized purse. If you’ve got a little girl who loves to play dress up, I bet she’d love one … Read More...
Prima Virtual Warehouse Sale
Once again Prima is holding a virtual warehoue sale. You can choose from small, medium and large grab bags. They will ship both to the US and Internationally. Click here for more information.
Tutorial: Wool felt floor cushions with Hawaiian-style motifs
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these oversized Hawaiian-style floor pillows. They’re made from wool felt (doesn’t fray), so you won’t find yourself having to turn under all those edges when you applique the … Read More...
Tutorial: Teach your kids to sew by making a pillow
Blair from Wisecraft guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a sewing tutorial aimed at the kiddoes. Her simple stuffed pillow tutorial would be a great project to introduce them to sewing. It introduces some basic … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Recover a set of crib bumpers
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns join the Baby Bonanza at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to remake a set of crib bumpers. By starting with an existing bumper set, you can just create a new cover rather than having … Read More...
Rainbow Bacon
It seems everything is coming up rainbows lately (see here and here and here and here and, well, there are more, but you get the idea). According to cafemom, according to BaconToday.com, Neil Caldwell dies bacon. No how-tos, I’m afraid, … Read More...
Freebies and Ideas: Card Sketches
Visit the Two Sketches for You (2S4Y) blog for loads of wonderful free card sketches and lots of wonderful cards made with those sketches. Click here to visit the blog.
-Heather
Studio Tour: Lynn Ghahary
Take a peek into the studio of Lynn Ghahary, one of the members of the Pink Paislee Design Team. Click here to go to tour.
Freebie: Card Instructions for Slice
You can download instructions from Making Memories to learn how to use your Slice to make this card. Click here to go to download
Freebie: Geomancy Font
This free font is available in two versions, extra bold and hairline, to use separately or for creating overlay effects. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Pretty as a Picture
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Easy 4th of July Star Soaps
Show your patriotism this July 4th with some festive red, white & blue soaps. Learn how to create Easy 4th of July Stars with Soap Queen’s tutorial.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Herman Mueller…Glass Sculptor – In Popular Science Oct. 1941
We have a thing for vintage magazines here at home. I was flipping through an issue of Popular Science dated, October 1941…here was an article on a glass sculptor. Herman Mueller is his name and he created over 1000 scientifically … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make thread bars for garment closures
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website for making thread bars for garment closures. A thread bar is a sturdier version of a crocheted thread chain, and can be used in place of a metal “eye” in a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two-piece shirred Sprinkler Suit for little girls
Nothing says summer like little kids playing in the sprinkler!! Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co. and Create & Delegate shows how to make this adorable two-piece Sprinkler Suit for little girls. The top is shirred, with ribbon straps. Go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse
Megan from artsy/craftsy shows how to make this loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse. She used a silk print for hers, but any lightweight fabric would work. The drape is figure-flattering, and the simple shape is a good pairing for a busy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Liberty Sundress for toddler girls
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making her Liberty Sundress. What a pretty sundress for little girls!! The pleating, gathered pockets, and ric-rac edging are optional, so you can make this as easy or as complex as you … Read More...
Kitchen Tools for Kids
My almost-3 year old pulls a chair up to the counter every time I bake to “help” me (ie. balance precariously on the chair dumping sugar onto the counter). Given her utensils are limited to blunt things like spoons, she … Read More...
Ice Cube Art
Find this quick and easy idea for making art from ice and food coloring HERE at Craftzine.com.
[tags]ice cubes, food coloring, art[/tags]