Sara has the stylish idea of taking old wool sweaters, felting them and turning them into fashionable stools and lights. What a stunning and clever addition to any room or office. The Salvation Stool reinvigorates discarded and unwanted wool sweaters … Read More...
Inspiration: DeriDolls
Every time I see DeriDolls pop up in my blog reader, I get excited. Deriana‘s art dolls totally knock me out. Here are some of my recent favorites.
(1) Mona Lisa
(2) Anne Boleyn, complete with executioner and … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Lookie! More dollies have arrived on my doorstep! This group of TEN dollies was donated by Tere from The Quilted Pug. TEN DOLLIES, people! She used machine embroidery to stitch all of the faces. Brilliant idea!! And I love … Read More...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Rachel of Roxy Creations is already in the fall spirit (so to speak). She says,
… Read More...These cute little ghosts can hang around the house and keep you company on Halloween. They are made with different antique Italian linens and hand
Giveaway: 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric PLUS a signed copy of Sew Retro!
Judy Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, has an exciting giveaway and interview on her blog. One reader will win 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric of their choice PLUS a signed copy of her book. Wow! It can … Read More...
Birthday Blog Hop at It Takes All Kinds
This weekend join the blog hop at It Takes All Kinds as we celebrate our second birthday. The theme for the month is Birthdays, and we will be sharing lots of inspiration! There will also be numerous chances to win … Read More...
Free pattern: Luscious Bow Tote
You can find a free pattern for this Luscious Bow Tote over at Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This is such a pretty purse! It was designed to coordinate with the Glam Garden by Josephine Kimberling. Go to the pattern.… Read More...
Tutorial: Button & fabric flower barrettes
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make these fun flower barrettes. The base of the barrette is covered with denim, while the flower is made from folded and stacked fabric with a button center. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Newborn ruffle skirt from t-shirt sleeves
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a super cute ruffled skirt for a newborn baby. The body of the skirt is made out of a pair of adult-sized t-shirt sleeves. That’s right, sleeves. … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish plain jeans for a designer look
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture shows how to turn plain Jane boring jeans into ones that look like you dropped a couple of weeks’ worth of grocery money on them. She achieves the look with applique. Go to the tutorial to … Read More...
Fruit Ice Cubes
I know, I know, I’ve already posted on the concept of using fruit for decorative ice cubes, but this gorgeousness bore repeating, I think. Learn how to add this fruity, icy, cute decor to your drinks HERE at Bits … Read More...
New Release: Artistic Outpost Stamps
Artistic Outpost has two great new rubber stamp sets, Neverland featuring sweet Peter Pan images and phrases and Haunted Halloween with lots of cool spooky vintage stamps. Both are available mounted or unmounted. Click here to … Read More...
Giveaway: Christmas Stamp Set
Yes, it’s that time of year already! Time to get started on making crafts and gifts for the holidays. To get you started we are giving away this lovely stamp set from Banana Frog – Christmas Elegance.
To enter leave … Read More...
Planted Rose Cupcakes
Learn how to make these fantastic rose cupcake pots (from candy!) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
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Strawberry Cups
Find tips on using strawberries as fruit cups HERE at the always lovely Bakers Royale.
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If you love baking with Strawberry flavours check out this AMAZING strawberry syrup. Perfect for adding a burst of flavour to … Read More...
Book Review -GIFTED Crochet And Knitting
Gifted, Lovely Little Things To Knit & Crochet is the name of one of the most recent publications from Interweave Press. Doesn’t it have an inviting cover?
Mags Kandis has created a very attractive array of knit and crochet items … Read More...
Ali Edwards Launches New Website
Ali Edwards has just launched her new site design at aliedwards.com. Among the new features will be two separate blogs, one will focus on stories, inspiration, giveaways etc. and the other on scrapbooking and other projects including tutorials. Click … Read More...
Article: Guide to Tombow Adhesives
Darren Bowers has written an article about the different kinds of Tombow Adhesives and their applications. Click here to go to article.
Looking for Scrapbooking adhesives? Check these out from Scrapbook.com
Inspiration du Jour – Sweet Summer
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Soap Frosting 3 More Ways
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote a guest post for Soap Queen showing several ways to use a simple soap frosting recipe. She details how to create Soap Meringues (pictured), Soap Marshmallows, and Fluffy Fillings.