It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S. and I sewed these tote bags made from uniforms of soldiers that were killed. They are for the soldier’s moms.
To see more and links to read about them click here.
Tutorial: 3-D fabric flower wall art
Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this 3-D fabric flower wall art piece. What a fun way to add a splash of color to your walls! Get the how-to.
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Bullseye and Leaf Cane Tutorial
Eugena Topina of Eugena’s Creations has this easy to follow tutorial for a bullseye and leaf cane up on her website.
Click here to go to the tutorial!
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Tutorial: Fancy tulle bed canopy for a girlie-girl room
Nikki from Lilybug Designs made this girlie-girl bed canopy for her daughter’s room in reponse to her daughter’s declaration that her room was not “fancy enough.” With the pink tulle and the feathers, I bet she doesn’t say that now! … Read More...
Tutorial: Water Coloring Your Stamped Images
Join Kim with My Favorite Things stamps for an informative video on how to watercolor your stamped images. Click here for the video.
-Heather
Free pattern: Scottie dog appliqued throw pillow
Editor’s note: This pattern is no longer available.
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for the cute little Scottie dog that she used to applique the cover of this throw pillow. What an absolutely … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a beach chair cover from a towel
Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the … Read More...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FIVE, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Alice and her books
This is a very sweet illustration of a girl, her books and a bunny. How long will it take them to get through all those books? I bet they are looking for a cozy window seat to curl up … Read More...
Free e-book: Better Photography in 3 Steps
Amy Teegan of Lemon and Raspberry has produced this free e-book entitled Better Photography in 3 Steps. The book is available for download in PDF format. In the book Amy uses examples of good photography from some scrapbooking names … Read More...
Tutorial: Bookbinding
Bookbinding is a useful skill as a scrapbooker, especially if you like to construct your own mini albums and brag books. Niko Silvester shows how to make a fold over pamphlet type book with a cover on the Handmade News … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Happy Baby
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check some of our favorite baby-themed designs out on Scrapbook.com
A Barr of Soap – Memorial Day Sale
This Memorial Day, treat yourself to some Goats Milk Soap from A Barr of Soap.
Tutorial: Make cropped denim joggers from an old pair of jeans
A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution
. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Felt roast chicken play Food
Do you love felt food? Fairyfox shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt roast chicken. This would be so much fun for a kid’s play kitchen! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fairyfox]
Tutorial: Make a “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into her “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress. Paired with a wide belt, it’s fabulous for summer style. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy gathered felt flower
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered flower. The body of the flower is made from craft felt, and the center is a button. These pretty flowers are quick to make, … Read More...
Tips: Stamping Ink Guide
Confused about which stamping ink to use on what surface or what’s best for different techniques? Well, click here to visit the Hero Arts website where they have complied a very handy Ink Guide to help you choose the right … Read More...
Tutorial: Art Journal Super Stylin’ Appliqued Burp Cloth
Bari J. Ackerman guest blogs at Sew4Home with a downloadable PDF tutorial for this Art Journal Super Stylin’ Appliqued Burp Cloth. It’s a long name, but an applique project this fabulous deserves a lot of words to describe it. Get … Read More...