I recently came across a challenge blog with a really cool idea, for each challenge they pick a different shop on Etsy and ask you and their design team to make something inspired by that shop, what a clever idea! … Read More...
Space Shuttle Discover from Trash!
This space shuttle from the geniuses over at LooLeDo.com is such a great re-cycle craft that I just had to post it! I’m going to scour our recycle bins right now!
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Cookie Monster Puppets
Alpha Mom has a great post celebrating Cookie Monsters ‘assumed’ birthday! There’s a great cookie recipe on there too! Enjoy!
Check out these other fun Cookie Monster ideas below.
Cookie Monster Party food and snacks or purchase these Cookie … Read More...
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses turned a bit of frayed “bronzy” lace into a nest for a tiny fetish bird. And just look at those gorgeous bead eggs. Lisa says, “Birds nests, like new babies, make me think of hope … Read More...
Needleprint SAL: Sarah Harris sampler
A new stitchalong is taking off at Needleprint blog. If you have (or would like to purchase) the chart or kit for the antique Sarah Harris sampler, you can join the stitchy group that will be blogging their progress and … Read More...
Inspiration: SharonB
This is one of my favorite bands ever from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. I claim to be modern and I love the edgy needlework I see popping up all over the blogosphere. But I’m also … Read More...
Inspiration: SpeedieBeadie
Oh, my! Look what SpeedieBeadie did to a 1940-era wool clutch purse. This kind of dense, improvisational beadwork takes my breath away. Read about it and see more photos at SpeedieBeadie’s blog post.
Old but not outdated
Go look at Mary Corbet‘s review of Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies
from the Brainerd & Armstrong Company, published in 1899. This antique promotional brochure is fascinating, and so is Mary’s commentary. See the post.
Get soft-circuit kits directly from Hannah
Sean Michael Ragan of Craftzine.com has posted a rockin article about Hannah Perner-Wilson, her innovations in soft circuits, and her newly available kits. Check it out.
Inspiration: Jude Hill
I love how Jude Hill pieced striped fabrics to simulate the texture of feathers in these bits of applique. The series of tiny feather appliques and embroidery is ongoing. Go to Jude’s post and scroll backward through her what if … Read More...
Kitty Throw and Pillow – Free Pattern
From Caron, this adorable kitty throw and pillow. I just love the positive/negative effect, it’s just cute! It’s knit from Simply Soft yarn, a worsted weight, very, very soft yarn. Really soft. Really! Crazy soft. Snuggling up in this would … Read More...
Making Yarn Out of….. Yarn!
So you went to a garage sale/estate sale/resale shop.. and found HUGE cones of lace weight mohair that you must have. Great price – that goes without saying. You must have this, no way around it.
The next day (or … Read More...
Recycle your old shoes into…new shoes!
Over at the blog Grosgrain there is a super cute idea for transforming some old shoes into fabulous new ones. Pop back to this post to see how the cherries are made and there is the link to how to … Read More...
Latest Free Craft eBooks
Wow! Free craft books from FaveCrafts. There are books for every crafter and they are FREE for you to download via a PDF format. These are complete books with pictures and complete instructions. I downloaded several and I found … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy D-ring belt
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a scrappy D-ring belt. It’s easily made from your scrap bin. Better yet, make it using scraps from a bunch of shirts that you’ve made or embellished, and you’ll have one … Read More...
Accessorize With Toys
If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More...
Contest at Miss Imagination
Miss Imagination is holding a contest for scrapbookers this month. Enter your 2-page water-themed layout for a chance to win a $50 scrapbooking prize. Click here for more information.
Free pattern: Springy Little Lamb softie
Rebekah from Potholes & Pantyhose guest blogs over at U Create with a pattern and tutorial showing how to make this sweet Springy Little Lamb softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a side-lapped zipper
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how to add a vintage-style side lapped zipper. If you love the styling of vintage garments, this is a zipper technique to add to your sewing skillset. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred pillowcase dress
Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add shirring to the classic pillowcase dress. This would make a pretty new sundress for summer! Go to the tutorial.
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