Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making a wide-brimmed hat. This is perfect for the sunny days you’ll be spending at the pool this summer!! Go to the tutorial.
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New Release and Freebie: Squigglefly Digital Stamps
Squigglefly digital stamps has released some cute new images, lots of bears, karate kids, a flower fairy and this cute bird bath. Click here to see all that’s new. Also be sure to check out their “freebie” section for free … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Ticket Stubs
Download these printable ticket stubs from Stampington & Co. Click here to go to download
Tutorial: Make a pair of girl’s knit pants, no pattern required
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of knit pants for girls. It’s actually very easy and doesn’t require a pattern, so long as you have a pair of pants that fit that you can trace. … Read More...
Travel: Frogs on thread
Crafty traveler Tina from Seaside Stitches blog spied these architectural delights on a bridge in Connecticut, USA. So fun!
[tags]frogs, spools of thread, bridge, CT, sewing tools[/tags]
TAKE SOMETHING GOOD AND MAKE IT BETTER
There’s a free pattern at CrochetMe for a doll (http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/88091.aspx ) . It’s cute. But look what another crocheter did with it! I think these dolls are about as cute as a doll can be!
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/2010/05/adorable-free-crochet-doll-pattern.html
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One Buck Wednesday at Jessica Sprague
Get a selection of digital kits for just $1 on sale today only (May 26th) at Jessica Sprague. Click here to go to sale.
Great Deals at Scenic Route
Along with deep discounts of their own products, the Scenic Route Online Store is now adding kits from other manufacturers like BasicGrey, Cosmo Cricket and My Mind’s Eye. The Ambrosia kit shown above is on sale for $20 instead of … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Hands
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DIY Spa Treatments
Going to a spa is a luxurious & time-consuming treat we can’t all afford. But, thanks to Olicious Life, we can treat ourselves to an indulgent spa treatment or two at home. Check out the DIY Spa Treatments posted on … Read More...
Summer Cheer Earrings
You can find the downloadable instructions for these “Summer Cheer” earrings, made with summery colored crystals, on Jewelry Making Daily.
Tutorial: American flag bunting
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this patriotic American flag bunting. She uses the red and white ticking to create the stripes on the flag. A bit of denim is the field of blue. … Read More...
Prepping a Kiln Shelf for Firing
While at Bullseye last week for the class I took, we were shown how to properly prepare a kiln shelf for firing. I’ve been an advocate for thin fire to fire glass on, but that’s because I can be a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a fabric Science Discovery Toy for toddlers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this fabric Science Discovery Toy. The soft fabric shapes are also pouches, each with a different kind of closure. Labels on the front show the name of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler-sized backpack
Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Dollar Store Crafts]
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Giveaway and Sneak Peeks: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts is having sneak peeks for their new stamp releases coming June 1st and also a giveaway for goodies from the summer catalog. For chances to win you can download this blinkie on your blog, tweet or become a … Read More...
Book Review: Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World by Mark Frauenfelder
First can I say I just giggle because I still get a thrill out of meeting someone I first get to know through a book that is written about their personal experiences and then get to meet in person. I … Read More...
$2 Tuesday at The Digichick
It’s $2 Tuesday at The Digichick, where select items are on sale for $2 only today! Pick up digital kits from designers like Kellie Mize, Karla Dudley and Sarah Jones. Click here to go to sale
BarBQ Sweater??
This is actually a bamboo sweater, not a barbq sweater, but here’s the story. I stumbled across some links for Bar B Q crafts and wondered how you’d mix Bar B Q with knitting. Well, I got distracted (it happens. … Read More...