I had never heard of the Cricut machines until recently, and now it seems they are everywhere (even my mom mentioned them to me, and she has no clue what gum paste is. right, mom?) I’m so curious about these … Read More...
Celebration: Crafty Secrets National Scrapbook Day
Be sure to visit the Crafty Secrets blog all this week as they celebrate National Scrapbooking Day. They’ll be having $500 in giveaways, free downloads, samples and ideas starting April 26th through May 1st.
-Heather
Digi Tutorial: Using Clips and Charms
Karla Dudley shows you how she uses clips and charms on her digital pages. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Double Wedding Ring Wall Art
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares how she transformed a traditional quilting block into wall art. Get the know-how.
[tags]tutorial, double wedding ring, framed quilt blocks[/tags]
RING A LING
Ever thought to crochet a ring? Here are some interesting crocheted rings:
http://justordinarydayofmi.blogspot.com/2010/04/blue-ring.html
Another kind of ring can be seen here:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=6433
and includes a link to a tutorial. Quite helpful.
And, if you have loooong fingers (and I do, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an envelope-style reusable gift bag
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this envelope-style reusable gift bag. Just put your gift item in the fabric pouch, close the flap, and tie the attached ribbons to keep it closed. It can be used again and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Super easy gathered skirt from a fitted sheet
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how to make a gathered skirt out of a fitted sheet. It takes less than 10 minutes and JUST ONE SEAM. Seriously. I’m adding “fitted sheets” to my must-hoard … Read More...
Where You Scrap: Julie Balzer
Tutorial: Digi Lift a Paper Scrapbook Page
Diana Martin of the Kenner Road Design Team takes you through the steps to scraplift a paper page in digital format. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Oh Snap!
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Owens Acres
Owens Acres offers several products that scream spring & summer – namely the lovely Sunflower and Bee Lotion Bars.
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Inspiration: Untamed Petals
This gorgeous piece is from Untamed Petals. They have lots of wonderful pieces that you can check out here.
If you want to attempt a few floral necklaces of your own, look here or here.
If you love … Read More...
The Cult of Domesticity
I would love to see this exhibit Women Only: Folk Art by Female Hands currently showing at The American Folk Art Museum in New York. Showing through September 12, 2010.
[tags]women’s folk art, museum, textiles, 2010[/tags]
Free pattern: Welcome Spring quilt
Cherri House of Cherry House Quilts created the Welcome Spring quilt for the Moda Bake Shop. It’s lovely. Get the recipe here.
[tags]Cherri House, Moda Bake Shop, quilts, patterns, free recipe[/tags]
DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches
Learn how to make these absolutely perfect and divine homemade ice cream sandwiches HERE at one o’ my fave blogs, Not So Humble Pie.
[tags]ice cream sandwich, sprinkles[/tags]
Tutorial: Favor Bags
I love the rustic feel of these burlap favor bags to fill with coffee, tea, yummy sweets, nuts or other treats. Find the step-by-steps and free template HERE at Intimate Weddings.
[tags]favors, burlap, flower, peony[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew exfoliating salt scrub pouches
The Mother Huddle shows how to make exfoliating salt scrub pouches for the shower or bath. Use these little pouches to slough off the dead winter skin. You can make these little pouches out of washcloths, and then fill them … Read More...
Easy Schmeasy For Mother’s Day
These are so pretty! You could work one or two up very quickly. I think most moms would like them. Teachers too. Get the free pattern at the link below the photo.
Here are a few other … Read More...
Pretty prints
These prints by labokoff on Etsy are painting over photographs. They’re really pretty! I love the muted colors and the way the prints are segmented.