OMG! How adorable is this?? It’s a stamped stand up “towel topper” and it’s just too cute! Visit the Mel Stamps blog for a step by step on how she made this cutie.
-Heather
Retro Candy
Feeling nostalgic? (I always am.) Take a trip down memory lane HERE at delish with a slideshow of forgotton candy.
Free needlepoint series: Nativity Figures
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has started a new series of free charts for the Christmas season. Six of her Nativity Figures are available now, and more are coming soon. Get started so you’ll have a sweet new … Read More...
Perfect Classroom Mother’s Day Projects
These two crafts are perfect to do in a large classroom environment and don’t take up too much time. Visit Some Days You Gotta Dance to find out what you need.
Handprint Photo for Mom
This project is quick and easy, and you can head on over to Twiggle Box to see how you can make it too!
Canvas Handprint
This project is perfect for any kids bedroom, but also for a Mother’s Day gift. Children love seeing their handprints too…and even cutting them out! Visit Lulu’s Tiles for the how to.
Terra Cotta Planter
This is a great Mother’s Day gift as well as helping to teach your children about their address! Hint.. hint dads! Visit Positively Splendid and they’ll show you just how its done!
Mother’s Day Keepsake Box
This cute hand painted keepsake box is perfect for putting something special in it for mom!Visit Parent Dish to see how!
First effort: The Crimson Moon
This breathtaking work is the first bead-embroidered cuff ever stitched by Liz of The Crimson Moon. She says, “I don’t like seeing the white foundation fabric around the edges and is the reason I won’t be putting this piece … Read More...
Upcycled Journal that is so pretty you will definetly not get writer’s block!
Make Paper Crafts has this great project and tutorial on how to make a journal out of all sorts of recycled materials and office (and library) supplies you will truly be inspired to write or sketch! Thanks Cynthia for sending … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric fortune cookies
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making fabric versions of a Chinese food favorite. These fabric fortune cookies can be made from small pieces of fabric (plus some wire and some fusible … Read More...
Inspiration: mummysam
Brilliant. Just brilliant. See more.
Event: Virtual Stamp Convention
Click here to visit the Rubber Stamp Chat virtual stamping convention. You’ll find over 20 stamp vendors (like Bombshell, MFT, Woodware, Lost Coast, Stamp La Jolla and lots more) with sales and discount galore. Hurry the convention ends on Monday!… Read More...
Giveaway – Over at Knitty.com !
Knitty gives away great stuff every issue!
How do you win? Simple. Just join the Knittyreader mailing list.
Already on the list? Then you’re already eligible to win! Go here for the details: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss10/contests.php
Tutorial: Felted Wool bracelet
This is an adorable bracelet to make as a Mother’s Day project. Mom would love it and you can make it in her favorite colors. Christine of Treasure Goddess out of Kansas, formerly the Knitting Virgin is giving us this … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Suestreehouse is sharing several vintage patterns for cross-stitch on gingham or chickenscratch. Enjoy a sweet rose. Or stitch a whole series of borders.
Three awesome stitch combos from SharonB
For your enjoyment (and friendly theft), here are a few especially beautiful stitch combinations by SharonB featured recently on her Pin Tangle blog. She says,
(1) “The foundation row of this line of stitching is herringbone which I then laced. … Read More...
Giveaway: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
Here are two chances to win the new release from Adobe.
First from Adobe: Simply visit Adobe’s Twitter page at http://twitter.com/adobeelements and submit your Mother’s Day creation by tweeting a pic to @AdobeElements (include#PSEGift).
Secondly we have a giveaway right … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an Alice dress with neckline ruffle and wide sash
Hattie from Little Red Roost shows how to make her Alice dress. It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt or tank and a yard of your favorite fabric print. A ruffle at the neck and a wide sash at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Piano-themed messenger bag for music books
Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make a piano-themed messenger bag sized to carry music books to and from lessons. If you love that keyboard image across the front flap, you’re in luck. She shares the template for … Read More...