If you have been reading the last few weeks you will be aware that the SF Bead and Design Show is taking place this weekend. To highlight the show, we have been running a series of mini-interviews with exhibitors in … Read More...
How to make a new credenza from an old dresser
I love it when I get submissions that also have a sense of humor. Here is what Kim, The Inadvertent Farmer wrote,
“I took an old dresser that my 2 year old broke (it is NOT a step ladder … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuff Bracelet
Here is another cuff bracelet tutorial. This is form SomethingFromCassie and is a great upcycle project. All you need is an old shirt with a great cuff and some zipper in a variety of colors.
Easy Peasy, and a fun … Read More...
Online Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials
Cathy Zielske has uploaded a number of video tutorials on Digital Scrapbooking to Vimeo. Included are topics like Hybrid Scrapbooking and Rounded Corners. Click here to go to videos.
Free pattern: Toddler’s 4-in-1 bucket hat
Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs over at U Create with a free pattern and tutorial for making a 4-in-1 bucket hat for toddlers. This cute little hat is reversible and has a small brim that can flip up … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap-around quilted canister labels
Kari from Handmade Mommy joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial showing how to make these quilted labels for your canisters. These wrap-around fabric labels attach easily with Velcro closures, and are an easy and inexpensive way … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s drawstring Boho skirt with scalloped hem
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this girl’s Boho skirt with a pretty scalloped hem and simple drawstring waist. I love the beaded ends of the drawstring!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork rainbow round pouf cushion
Design*Sponge shows how to make this patchwork round pouf cushion. They give dimensions to make one that is 17″ in diameter, large enough for a floor cushion. You can vary the sizes to create a stacking tower of pouf cushions. … Read More...
New Release: C C Designs
Cute new stamp designs from C C Designs are now available in rubber or digital stamps, click here to see the cute new beach and garden baby buds images.
-Heather
Article: Mid-Release Report
May Flaum of Scrapbook Update, gives you a peek at some of the new releases that are about to hit stores. Click here to go to article.
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More...
Article: Adding Finishing Touches to Digi Pages
Melanie Grimes discusses techniques for adding a polished look to your digital scrapbook pages. Among others she discusses the effective use of drop shadows. Click here to go to article on the Get it Scrapped blog.
Tip: Waste Not, Want Not
Don’t throw those UPC strips away! Let the Coconut Goddess show you how to put them to good use on the Craftification blog. Click here to go to post.
Inspiraton du Jour – Wait
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this … Read More...
Win a 7pc Nesting Doll Set
An old broken chair gets a new life as a jewelry holder
Yes this pretty jewelry holder was made from an old chair. Don’t believe me? Pop on over to this post at Today’s Creative Blog to see the original chair and while you are there see a whole bunch of transformed … Read More...
Embellished box clasps at Polyform
There’s a tutorial for creating these embellished box clasps up at the Polyform website.
Yet another way that polymer clay can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary!
Click here to go to the tutorial!
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Tutorial: Boy Cuff
I am excited to receive a link to this tutorial from Cheri over at I am Momma – Hear Me Roar, as I don’t often get to post projects for little ones and especially not for little men.
This tutorial … Read More...
Introducing – Jewelry Making Daily and a Giveaway
If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … Read More...