Amy Herzog of Stash, Knit, Repeat features her own Fit To Flatter Series.
Fit to Flatter is a ten-part series of tutorials on choosing and modifying knitting patterns to flatter your shape.
Check out the partial series HERE (it’s not … Read More...
How to make a recycle wood striped frame
As the blog name states- Sawdust and Paper Scraps- this clever crafter is mighty handy with the wood scraps. This is a great idea for using all those little bits of trim and wood that are always left over from … Read More...
Tutorial: Seamless Ring with Ring maker molds
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Here is another video from Rio Grande on making seamless molds. This time it is with precious metal clay and the ring maker molds. This too looks like a fairly simple and fast way to create a seamless … Read More...
Doughnut Day the CakeSpy Way
CakeSpy has all kinds of fun links to celebrate National Doughnut Day. I think my favorite is this poster from the deviantART Shop.
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Video tutorial: Baby or toddler pants from an adult t-shirt
Vanessa, the Crafty Gemini, shares a video tutorial showing how to repurpose a plain t-shirt into a pair of baby or toddler pants. I love refashioned t-shirts for little kids’ clothes – the knit is always so soft!! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bicycle bucket
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a fabric bucket that hangs off the handlebars of a kid’s bicycle. The size is perfect to bring a small bottle of water or favorite toy with them on their biking adventures. Velcro … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Tissue flutter tank
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking made this lovely tissue flutter tank, inspired by a simlar top by J. Crew. She shares the tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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New Online Store: Scrappin’ Deals ‘n Steals
This new site features a daily deal with a difference! Each daily offer is a combination of products from major manufacturers. Today’s combo, shown above, features products from Jenni Bowlin, Dream Street Studio, Petaloo and Creative Charms and is on … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pillowcase dress for babies, plus a simple quilt
Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a pillowcase style baby dress out of fat quarters. You’ll need one fat quarter each for the front and the back of the dress, plus one for the little … Read More...
Project and Pattern: Folded Paper Shirt Card
Click here to visit the Martha Stewart Blog for a free pattern and tutorial on how to make these fun folded shirt cards. Great idea for Father’s Day!!
-Heather
Tutorial: Positioning Computer Journaling
Christine Drumheller of the Cocoa Daisy Design Team shows you how to position computer journaling perfectly on a 12×12 page. Click here to go to tutorial.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out … Read More...
CROCHET By Jane Davis – a book for kids and others
This book is one I found at the library where I regularly scan both the adult section and the juvenile section for crochet and other craft books. Hadn’t seen this one before, so I popped it right into my crocheted … Read More...
Florabunda BOM a beauty
Check out this BOM from One Piece at a Time. In this post she explains the fabric requirements. This started back in January, so five blocks have been delivered. Check out some finished blocks at Flora Buddies Flickr.… Read More...
Freebie: Digital Layered Template
This free layered template is available for download from Simple Scrapper. Each month Jennifer offers a free template to be used to scrapbook a recap of the month. The template is also available in a version for square photos. Click … Read More...
Online Event: Paperclipping Festival
Papperclipping will be holding a new online event on June 22nd: The Paperclipping Festival. During the event the site will link to projects made by their members, which were inspired by one of their premium video episodes. Click here for … Read More...
Winner: Knits Men Want
The winner of the giveaway for the Knits Men Want Book by Bruce Weinstein is:
Mary Anne!
Congratulations Mary. Please contact us at [email protected] with your mailing details to claim your prize.
Inspiration du Jour – I Want to Ride my Bicycle
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Persnickety Pelican
Persnickety Pelican is full of adorable items, including the Whimsical Woolies Soaps. The soaps are made-to-order, then covered in the cutest needle felt art.
Tutorial: Necklace halter top
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this fabulous halter shirt out of a t-shirt and an old necklace. Wow! This looks like it came from the finest chi-chi boutique! Get the tutorial.
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Giveaway: “Dorothy” summer tank dress
Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away this summertime dress to a lucky reader. Made from a tank top and some blue gingham, it’s aptly named the Dorothy dress. Get the details and enter the giveaway at Ruffles and … Read More...