Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll. Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon. Look at her seashell bikini top! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Cookie Painting Tips
I have a confession to make. I’m horribly jealous of the steadiness that must belong to Renee of Kudos Kookies. Pure cookie decorating perfection! Learn cookie painting from the master (ie Renee of Kudos Kookies) with these tips… Read More...
Princess Girl’s Wrap Pullover from Classic Elite
This cute little girl’s wrap/pullover is made from Classic Elite’s Princess yarn. The pattern is free.
Classic Elite says this about it’s yarn. “Princess is a clever blend of several fibers that includes a bit of cashmere and angora. The … Read More...
Etsy Craft Party – Everywhere!
Etsy Craft Party is a global initiative to energize your local community, make art together, and throw a party in your neck of the woods. We want to celebrate crafting together on June 18, 2010 (which just happens to be … Read More...
Paper Cup Cupcake Cups
Now, say that title five times fast! Find a clever idea for turning paper cups into cute cupcake cups HERE at Cupcake Confessional. Love it. I’ve already bookmarked this idea for a birthday party I’m hosting soon…
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Become a CraftLeftovers Buddy!
The talented and prolific crafter Kristin of Craft Leftovers is looking for your help! Would you like to help her with feedback or be a tester for patterns and projects? You can read about it and contact her through this … Read More...
Attention East Coast Knitters…..
July 9-10, 2010
Radisson Hotel Manchester – Center of NH
700 Elm Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101
You won’t want to miss Friday’s Parade of Fashions from exhibiting companies on the show floor. See the latest and greatest styles, then … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging door organizer for kids’ toys
Rachael Merrick shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this hanging door organizer. The set of hanging pockets can be used to hold books, crayons, and other small quiet time toys for kids. Don’t have kids (and their … Read More...
Can you imagine shooting “trash ball” hoops with this fun trash can
Lindsey sent in a link to a project over at the spankin’ new blog Recyclers Anonymous but this one just called to me to share. It is a trash can made out of rings of recycled magazine pages and a … Read More...
Inspiration: Metal Mesh Drape Necklace
Originally uploaded by jewelera.etsy.com
This necklace is made by Derya Aksoy and can be found on her Esty shop. You can read more about it at her blog Dream Daily Doddle.
I have chosen this … Read More...
Roundup: Popsicles Big and Small
I’m loving this QuickPop Maker from Zoku.
Learn how to make gigantic popsicles HERE at kookouts.com, found via not martha.
Make (diabetic friendly) pudding pops with Diabetic Living.
Make strawberry yogurt swirl popsicles with Woman’s Day… Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls
Being two-faced is generally NOT considered a good thing – unless you’re talking about a pair of bloomers for a little girl. The front is made from one fabric print, and the back from another. In this case, two-faced is … Read More...
Photo Challenge: Favorite Hangouts
Pamela aka EssenzeVibez is hosting a photo challenge this month. She’s asking you to take photos of your favourite hangouts. Click here for all the details on how to participate.
Tutorial: Father’s Day keychain from an old tie
Misty from Creative Itch shares a link for a quick, easy Father’s Day gift. It uses an old tie to create a mini-tie keychain. How cute!! Read about it and get the link.
[photo from Creative Itch]
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Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric
Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns.
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Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics
The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons … Read More...
Freebie: Bless Our Troops Bears
Visit Squigglefly and download this wonderful patriotic bear digi stamp for free, click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Button Owl
Mariska at No Time to be Bored has posted a tutorial to show how to make this owl on a branch embellishment from buttons and paper. Click here to go to tutorial
B&W quilt along and crafty videos
That Crafty Gemini Vanessa has just posted her third block from her Black and White quilt along. Get the tute. Also, I just discovered she has her own channel on YouTube where she has tons of crafty video tutorials… Read More...
Make a quilted coin purse
Ben from Patchwork Quilting for Beginners shows how to make this folksy-cute coin purse. You’ll learn hand piecing and quilting, reverse and regular applique plus how to put in a zipper. Go to the tutorial.
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