A new video game is about to come out — Kirby’s Epic Yarn — in which all of the backgrounds are needlework and all of the characters are made of yarn. In fact, if I didn’t know better, I would … Read More...
Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag
I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More...
New blog for needlepoint stitch guides
Something new from Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure:
… Read More...I have a new blog! It is called Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides. It lists not only my stitch guides which are for sale, but tells you where to find stitch guides for
Apron science from Catherine McEver
Catherine McEver rocks. Her Apron Archives make me wish I lived in her house. Of this exhibit, she says,
… Read More...Here are the Apron Archives, a hallway gallery featuring a series of extensively hand-embroidered aprons, each focusing on a different science
Tutorial: Thread-wrapped lettering
Salley Mavor shows us her technique for creating dimensional lettering from thread-wrapped wire. Oh, the possibilities! See Salley’s tute.
M&J Trimming Challenge – Part I
M&J Trimmings created a challenge where they sent a box of trimmings to their favorite bloggers and asked them to come up with projects and tutorials.
The results in all types of crafts are excellent – and luckily for us … Read More...
Susan offers a peek at tambour beading
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us peek over her shoulder as she takes a tambour-beading masterclass from expert Bob Haven. I see real similarities to needlepunch in this technique. Except…tambour beading looks a lot harder. Thank you, … Read More...
Video: Soft circuits
Get the latest on soft-circuits from the women who know: Angela Sheehan and Becky Stern. See video of their Maker Faire demo over on Craftzine.com.
Now in motion: Runaway
Sometimes, I’m a little slow on the uptake. I subscribe to Aubrey Longley-Cook‘s blog, spool spectrum. Week after week, I’ve seen him post what seemed like dozens of slight variations of an embroidery called Runaway. Today he … Read More...
Smurftastic Radish Mushrooms
These radish mushrooms are only part of the clever Smurf party featured on The Paper Pony. Learn how to make them HERE. And check out more Smurfy ideas here and here and here.
Yes. That’s Smurf bingo … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Wrappers
Visit the kitchn for links to some cute DIY cupcake wrappers templates and how-tos. CLICK HERE for the roundup.
[tags]DIY, cupcake wrappers, templates[/tags]
Clever Ice Cream Treats
Check out this (big) collection of ice cream treats at Martha, 60 to be precise. Clever treats include: watermelon bombe , strawberry shells, rainbow sorbet, chocolate chip ship, and sorbet fish.
[tags]Martha Stewart, summer, ice … Read More...
Ice Cream and Magazines
I. love. ice cream. More than cookies, yes, I said it. And I love my magazines. So now I have to get the new In Style for Amy Atlas‘s ice cream spread (featuring the labels of our friend at … Read More...
No-Pattern Sundress
No-Pattern Sundress #1
Originally uploaded by QueenieVonSugarpants
Make your own cute as all heck sundress with no pattern! I saw this on flickr today day from Queenie Von Sugarpants.
You cna download the PDF here.
If you … Read More...
Free Online Class: Journaling with Elle’s Studio
Elle’s Studio will be holding a free 3-week online class on their blog: Journaling in your own words. The class will run from August 8th to 28th and will feature 12 inspiring scrapbookers. Click here for more information.
Looking for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Oh Sweet Summer
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Great Cakes Soapworks’ Natural Insect mosquito Repellents
I don’t know about you, but the thing I dread most about summer is bug bites. For some reason, bugs love to eat up my legs, feet, and arms. I’m not a big fan of bug sprays containing chemicals, so … Read More...
Springerle….Any Time of Year
If you’ve not yet heard of House on the Hill, crafters of springerle and speculaas molds, and if you have the slightest interest in cookies, baking, crafting and art, I urge you to visit immediately. Or rather after you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make ruffled socks by adding a lettuce edge
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares an easy way to dress up a pair of girls’ socks. She stitches around the edge of the ribbed cuff to create a contrasting lettuce edge. What a cool idea!! This is such … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Elastic strap to hold a reusable fabric cover on a picnic dish
With summer comes picnics and potlucks, and the inevitable dish covered with tin foil or plastic wrap. But did you know that you can cover your bowl with a pretty fabric for a reusable cover? Just use an elastic strap … Read More...