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Annie’s Powder Room Giveaway
Crystal Ellis of Annie’s Powder Room specializes in unique, fun novelty soaps. Whether you’re looking for something for your precious little princess or for the newlywed couple, you will find the perfect gift here. And don’t waste money on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth
Kristin from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth. Not only do the corners look crisp and neat, this fitted tablecloth won’t blow away in the wind. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Create pleated panel detail for a bag
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for creating a pleated panel. This one was added to a buttercup bag, but you could use this same idea with any bag or tote that you make. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt popsicle
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a felt version of a summertime favorite – a popsicle. How cute!! And unlike the food version, your little one can hold one in her hand for 20 minutes with … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges
Florence from Flossie Tea Cakes shows how to make these quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges. This method for finishing the edges helps maintain straight sides and crisp corners. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Throw pillow with woodland mushroom applique
I Love to Create shares a tutorial and template for making this woodland mushroom applique on a throw pillow. The applique pattern makes creative use of decorative trim – from pom pom fring around the edge, to button polka dots … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined felt storage basket
Catherine from Gingham Cherry shows how to make this lined storage basket from quilting cotton and craft felt. I love the little fabric label holder on the end! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Gingham Cherry]
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Apologies, Dear Readers: re Shutterfly code
My sincere apologies regarding the code I posted yesterday for a free photobook from Shutterfly. The code was in fact a unique, one time only code, not one that was available for general use. It was in no way a … Read More...
“Pie”rate Ship
Really? A pirate ship that’s actually apple pie? Really. I have no clever words to match the cleverness of an apple “pie”rate ship, so CLICK HERE immediately to see more and learn how to make this at Diamonds for Dessert… Read More...
Technique: Masking Your Stamps
Join Julie Koerber for Flourishes stamps and learn how to “mask” your stamps. Masking is a cool way of “layering” your stamps to make a dimensional picture with out alot of cutting and actual layering of paper. Click here to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a menu planning organizer for your kitchen
Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial for making this menu planning center. This fabric organizer has seven recipe pockets, one for each day of the week. It also has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace & button flower
Jax from Aly and Ash shows how to use inexpensive gathered lace trim and a button to create this pretty flower embellishment. She uses glue to tack it down and a button brad, but there’s no reason why you can’t … Read More...
Free charts: Floral cross-stitch
Grab a bounty of free floral cross-stitch patterns from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou. Here are a few:
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a … Read More...
Portland General Store
Portland General Store offers nature and authentic personal care products that are made by hand, in small batches, using basic and natural ingredients. Their old-fashioned packaging is what really drew me in. The tobacco smelling salts are an alternative headache … Read More...
Who’s the winner of the Pretty Little Pillows giveaway?
I know you’re dying to know. Based on your comments, there are a lot of you out there who want to get your hot little hands on this book. (And I don’t blame you; I don’t want to give it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a crayon roll
Lindsey from The Pleated Poppy guest blogs over at V and Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a crayon roll. With individual pockets for each crayon, it’s easy to keep up with the whole set. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded baby towel and washcloth set
Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial showing how to make this hooded baby towel and washcloth set. This would make a lovely baby gift! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
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New Release: Magnolia Stamps
Magnolia Stamps has a new collection of cute fairy tale stamps like pirates, fairies, frog princes and more, click here to see them all.
-Heather
Candy Designed for Sharing
Awww. How sweet. Candy that is inherently meant to share. See these Share the Sweet creations by designer Maria Tovslid HERE,
