Here is another interesting tutorial from Cynthia at Shiny Little Things. This time she has used Elaine Ray washer beads, jump rings and loops of soft flex wire. I really like the use of the soft flex in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a drawstring case for a patio table umbrella
Small Fry and Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring case to store your patio table umbrella when it’s not in use. Those umbrellas are not exactly cheap to replace, you know! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a baby bib
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial and free pattern for making this baby bib. These are always a welcome gift for a new mom! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafty Gemini]
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Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless summer dress from a tank and a tee
LJ from Drink and Dress shows how to make this sleeveless summer dress out of a tank top and a t-shirt. I love that she used a tank with a built-in bra. The dress is easy, breezy for summer, but … Read More...
Martinis with Orange Swirl Garnish
Visit Grin and Bake It for a yummy sounding Orange Banana Martini recipe and how-tos for making this swirly orange garnish. Check out the post HERE.
[tags]martini, orange, banana, swirl, garnish[/tags]
Tutorial: The proper way to cut pearl cotton
With a few quick photos and words, Bargello Needlepoint blog shows us how to turn a twisted skein of pearl cotton thread into an easy-to-use pull-skein. No more winding; no more tangles. Brilliant. See the tute.
Video tutorial: Sausage Dog CD Envelope
Dash over to feeling stitchy and grab Kirsty‘s design for this adorable Sausage Dog CD Envelope. Yes, the little pooch wraps all the way around the CD. Too cute. Go to the blog post to download the pattern and … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mother’s Day Box
You can find instruction on how to make this lovely stamped box with hand made ribbon rose, perfect for Mother’s Day, here on the Scrapbook Trends blog.
-Heather
All New Homespun Handknit from Amy Clarke Moore
Homespun yarn has it’s own character. The textures, colors, and blends all combine to create something unique. No two yarns are alike. Their textures are unmatched.
Amy Clarke Moore, Editor of Spin-Off Magazine brings us this book, with 25 small … Read More...
Move Over, Here Comes Harry!
How could you NOT smile with this looking at you?
Harry is created from a new line of patterns/kits from Frog Tree Alpacas. For $8.00 you get the pattern you get all the parts and pieces you need to create … Read More...
Blank nesting dolls – So many possibilities!
I’m dying for someone else to execute all my blank nesting doll ideas…
– eskimo, polar bear, seal, penguin, penguin egg (or maybe an awk).
– set of 5 cthulhus
– set of 5 cryptids
– sharks or octopi
I … Read More...
Tutorial: Feltique- Wet Felting by Brookelynn Morris
Brookelynn the author of Feltique has a great video tutorial on how to create wool felt. Brookelynn shows us the basics of wet felting. It’s a fun, easy, kid-friendly project to try at home! Watch the video on Vimeo. … Read More...
Got Milk? Well, once you have finished it-recycle the carton into a recipe box
Clever blogger Einat of the blog Scrapin’ it decided her once throw-away the milk carton needed a new life and she put her crafty spin on it to make a cute recipe box.
[tags] milk carton recipe box[/tags]
Tutorial: Street scene car playmat with storage pockets
Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shows how to make a playmat for all those toy cars your child has collected. Pockets on one side serve as garages during playtime and storage when the mat is rolled … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded iPad sleeve
If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses. Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sparkle Power]
Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels
Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping … Read More...
How to bind an art quilt
Geni from Loose Ends is sharing a Quilting Arts ebook on how to bind an art quilt. It explores 12 different finishes. Go here to download.
Freebie: Earth Day Clip Art
Download a collection of environmentally themed clip art from Hub Pages just in time for Earth Day. Click here to go to download
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #3
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...