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...
Knit Pick’s sale on felting yarn
I use knit pick’s yarn for many my felting knits and crochets and think it is one of the best yarns at a GREAT price. They are having a sale on their felting yarns and I am buying several balls … Read More...
Fabric-Inspired Wedding Cake
Just some eye candy: this fabulous fabric-inspired cake by Sugarcoat It Studio, spotted on Creative Hostess.
[tags]fabric, wedding cake[/tags]
Watermelon Cookies and More
Learn how to make these cute watermelon cookies HERE at Amanda’s Cookin. And for more watermelon inspiration check out this roundup from the archives.
[tags]watermelon, cookies, smoothies[/tags]
Tutorial: Tea stain inexpensive lace for a headband with a vintage look
Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to use leftover tea bags to give inexpensive lace a vintage look. She uses her lace to make a quick headband, but you could use this on any kind of project where you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric strawberry keychains
user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries. She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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Tinfoil Art
I just had to search around the Eighteen 25 blog to see what other great ideas were there, and I found this one as well. The kids projects came out so beautiful! The original idea is found here at Scrumdilly-do!… Read More...
Freebie: Movie Inspired Download
Visit Scrap N Fonts to download these free movie inspired borders and words, click here.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch and blackwork
Leopard Print Make Up & Nails
I’m not sure how practical Leopard Print Eye Make Up is for everyday wear. But it definitely is an artistic expression that is nothing if not eye-catching. If you’re feeling especially wild, why not pair your leopard print eye make … Read More...
New Release: Lost Coast Stamps
Lost Cost Rubber Stamps carries wonderful vintage, artsy and nostalgic stamp images and their new releases are just wonderful, including several Alice in Wonderland stamps and some fun Mother Goose images too. Click here to see all that’s new.
-Heather
Sugru – Hack Things Better and Giveaway
sugru
Originally uploaded by Minnibird
I saw Sugru at Maker Faire this year. I snuck off to buy some for my husband for Father’s Day and then when I got home it turned out he had already bought himself some!… Read More...
Grapes Centerpiece
I’m loving this simple, sweet centerpiece made from grapes (I’m picturing a lovely summer outdoor fete or a vineyard wedding…). Find the how-tos HERE at All You.
[tags]grapes, centerpieces[/tags]
Homemade Pinata
Make your own pinata found here at Scrumdillydo. Who doesn’t love a pinata right? While your visiting this site, you might want to take a peek around, its pretty great for ideas and inspiration!
Tutorial: Pretty purse with woven ribbon and bow
Cut Out + Keep user Jenny B. shows how to make this pretty purse. Two-sided ribbon is woven through slits cut in the body of the purse (use a buttonhole for better wear), and is tied into an oversized bow. … Read More...
An Important Warning to Handmade Artists and Crafters! Please Read and Pass it on…
The Funky Felter is sharing a warning about safe guarding your online art work.
Well, to make a little bit longer story shorter, I was contacted by a lovely fellow Flickr user to let me know that there’s an Etsy … Read More...
More Treats for the Grad
Visit Family Fun for a roundup of clever sweets and foods to make for the graduate HERE, like this diploma cake or these balloon cupcakes.
[tags]balloons, cupcakes, diploma, cake, graduation[/tags]
Tips for Buying a Wedding Cake
Liz Shim, of Eat Cake Be Merry, offers some great tips on what you need to know before choosing a wedding cake. View the advice HERE at The Cinderella Project.
[tags]wedding cakes[/tags]