I’m not one for the heat (hence the AC battle in our house). So when the temperature reaches to 90, I find that unbearable. And another “hence,” why these Jell-O fruit bites look so refreshing. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
This fabric design rocks my world
I saw this amazing fabric design by Melinda Josie online yesterday and immediately had to order some. I kind of want a shirt made out of it but finally settled on making some pillowcases. I can’t mess up pillowcases and … Read More...
Last week of sale at Repro Depot!
Repro Depot is having a pretty darn nice sale right now. They are moving (their warehouse?) and want to clear out som stuff and so they are passing some deals on to their customers!
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A Shawl I’d Actually Wear!
While I don’t have the type of lifestyle that would ever, ever, ever call for a light, lacy shawl, I do love them. This one, however, from Webs is a shawl I could really wrap around me. The pattern calls … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pom pom flowers
You can make these fun pom pom flowers out of fabric. Prudent Baby tells how to do it. Get the tute.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort
Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Craft
Creative Jewish Mom has so many great ideas for crafts with your children. Popsicle sticks are just part of this craft! Pull out your cardboard recyclables and craft away!
Tutorial: Tea Party Ruffle Skirt for girls
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this tiered Tea Party Ruffle Skirt for girls. The lightweight denim she used in her example is a great fabric choice for this skirt!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy way to turn a strap right side out
Making straps seems like such a quick little step in a sewing project – until it’s time to turn them right side out. Rae from Made By Rae shares a new trick she learned that makes this annoying step a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an insulated pizza or pie taker
Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success made an insulated pie or pizza box for taking foods to picnics and potlucks. The sewing looks to be fairly easy. You won’t believe what she repurposed to create the reflective … Read More...
New Release: CC Designs Stamps
C C Designs stamps has just released 4 mermaids, 2 Honey’s, Sugarplums Set, Darby and Penelope, Baby Sentiments Set, and Summer Sentiments Set. I love that most of their images are available in rubber and digital! Click here to see … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Make a large dog bed
Joyful Abode shows how to make a dog bed. The inside is stuffed with two bed pillows, so it’s big enough for a larger dog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Joyful Abode]
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Tutorial: Inspirational Fridge Magnets
Add some mini artwork pieces to your fridge! Nathalie Kalbach shares a tutorial on how to make these inspirational magnets. Click here to go to tutorial
Create Scrapbooks Live Show on Friday!
This Friday June 11th at 9.pm EST, join the team at Create Scrapbooks for an online show in which you will see a scrapbook page being created live. The page will use techniques from their previous tag book shows. Click … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Kit from DCWV
Visit Elizabeth Kartchner’s blog to find out how you can download this free kit from DCWV! The free download is available until June 30th 2010. Click here for more information on how to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Beauty
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
9 Quick Ways to Get Great Looking Makeup
Although makeup trends change frequently, one thing remains the same…makeup is meant to highlight your best qualities & make you feel your best. Achieve that with these nine quick ways to get great looking makeup.
Ergonomics for Glass Artists
The Glass Community web site has published a great article on ergonomics for the glass artist. It’s something a lot of glass workers might not think about but your body is your most important tool, besides your creative mind, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hot water bottle cover from wool felt
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making a hot water bottle cover. She uses wool felt, which is both durable and easy to work with. I love the big, mod polka dots!! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered bloomers for toddler girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for making these bloomers for a toddler girl. She was able to make them out of a pillowcase, but really they could be made out of any similarly-sized piece of fabric. Get … Read More...
