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Did you know that you can use an embroidery machine to create custom party koozies? Debbie Cleek shows how with a downloadable tutorial at Totally Stitchin’. Get the project sheet.
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Since when did table linens become baby accessories? Since Leslie from Love-Knowledge Baby showed how to turn a placemat and a tablerunner into a Onbuhimo baby carrier, that’s when! (An Onbuhimo baby carrier is similar to a Mei Tai, but … Read More...
Visit the Mademoiselle Chaos blog to learn how to do a cool image transfer technique using paint thinner, works on just about any surface, how cool!
-Heather
To kick off National Scrapbooking Day there’s a big blog hop from Silhouette! Hop from blog to blog to see new creations, and you can also download free designs to use with your machine. Click here to go to blog … Read More...
Rachael Merrick shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative showing how to make heating bag covers to keep your feet and toesies warm on cold nights. Just slip a heating bag into one of these covers (either a hot water … Read More...
Kristina Werner shows you how to use a digital template in this video tutorial. Click here to go to tutorial.
This may not be what you had in mind when you saw the title above – but it’s beautiful!! Sara is very good with color – something I can’t claim to be. I always enjoy her color combinations as well … Read More...
This article by Joanie McBride on the CK Community Blog outlines five techniques for good design. The article includes scrapbook pages by Elizabeth Kartchner and Mou Saha, and each pages is analyzed to show why the design works. Click here… Read More...
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BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Masque that is sure to rejuvenate your skin. Browse the blog for information regarding sales & other offers.
If you’ve grown tired of the annual swimsuit shopping torture trek, then you might give it a go with making your own swimsuit. Erin from luck and bliss did just that, and wrote up a tutorial explaining how she did … Read More...
Oh my. Check out these royalty tea bags from Yamatuti.
The fantastic folks at the kitchn have assembled a list of internet resources for traditional and unique candy and cake decorating supplies. The list is brief, but comprehensive. Find everything you need at these great shops. View the roundup HER… Read More...
Charlie of Happy Threads regularly posts adorable free patterns for cross-stitch and needlepoint. You know that, already — I point to each one I can find! So I’m excited to tell you that Charlie has put together a 30-page e-zine … Read More...
Here’s a sweet watercolor of ducklings, free (for personal use) from Di van Niekerk for you to print and frame or print to fabric and embellish. Get the design.
It’d be grand if Fairy Bread could fly into the hearts and minds of us here in the States. (apparently big at kid’s parties in Australia?) Perhaps I can start by remembering this idea for my daughter’s 3rd. Find rules … Read More...
Look what I found! A place for the collision of geeks and cookie lovers: Snack or Die. A whole blog devoted to sweet treats that honor video games. Recent posts include Portal GlaDOS cupcakes and Kingdom Hearts Heartless cookies. … Read More...
Scrapbook Trends is offering a bunch of pretty and colorful banner patterns and designs to download and print for free, click here to get them for yourself. A perfect addition for your next party or celebration!
-Heather
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Khristina from Sew Prim Khris shares a tutorial for making this tote bag. The exterior pocket and handles allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints. (I love the way patterns and colors play against each other when … Read More...
While most of you are likely enjoying late spring/early summer temps. Up here, it’s still cold. Seriously. Ice in the chicken water this morning. Cold. So, sweaters are still called for. This one could serve double duty, just make it … Read More...
