The Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie pattern by Dana from MADE is here just in time for warm weather sewing projects. The pattern for the shirred sundress and romper gives instructions for 5 different looks and will work for any … Read More...
Cool New Classes at Maryland Mosaics
These classes just sound great. If you’re interested in Mosaic classes and are on the east coast check out Maryland Mosaics class schedule. There’s Mosaic Floral Bouquet, taught by Suzan Germond.
Or maybe you can try Radical Dimensions in in … Read More...
Free Mom images
Cathe of Just Something I Made is sharing some vintage clip art with Mother’s Day in mind. You may want to print some of the images for a special project. And you’ll probably notice that many of them are eminently … Read More...
How to make the cutest recycled paper flowers
I simply love these flowers. They look like ranunculus to me and those are just about my favorite flower! If you love them too pop on over to the blog T. Matthews Fine Art for the wonderful tutorial. Thanks for … Read More...
Newsstand: New Stamping Magazines
Several new stamping magazines are on newsstands now: Paper Creations Summer issue, Scrap and Stamps June issue , Card Maker magazine May issue and Stampers Sampler Apr/May.
-Heather
Kim Guzman’s Friendship Shawl, Free Pattern!
This pretty pink shawl won’t keep the tax man away, but at least he’ll see you stylin’!
Knit in Caron’s Simply Soft yarn (seriously, have you petted this stuff?) it would make a wonderful addition to your “change of seasons” … Read More...
PUFFY CROCHET
http://www.handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/
This is actually too pretty to hang in the shower or scrub with. I can ‘see’ them hanging as ornaments in my craft room! What about Christmas tree ornaments? Annabelle gives us a basic free pattern, so pick some … Read More...
Free Sweater Pattern from Polar Knits
Uncle Sam won’t give you much for free, but Polar Knits does! This ultra cute (and green) “Lil Sprout Sweater”, knit in PolarKnit worsted weight is just too cute to pass up. If you’ve never used this yarn, it’s definitely … Read More...
Veggie Cookies
As in, cookies that appear to be veggies, not veggies turned into cookies. How much healthier would my life be if such a thing existed? Find these adorable veggie and seed packet cookies HERE at Bake at 350 as well … Read More...
Recycled Paper Wreath Craft
What better way to teach your kids about Earth Day, than to do a recycled craft! The Green CT Realtor has an adorable funky craft for you to do with your kids..check it out!
Project credit to Kareena at … Read More...
Giveaway: Crafting Jewish Style Kits
We are pleased to partner with Crafting Jewish Style, a new scrapbooking company, to give away two crafting kits! Crafting Jewish Style produces coordinated products, based on the book Crafting Jewish Style by Rivky Koenig, for documenting your Jewish … Read More...
Cool idea: Printed twill tape hem!
Adriana from Crafterhours used printed twill tape to create a skirt hem with a message. How cool is that? It’s part of their Twill Tape Week series of blog posts. Read more about this idea over at Crafterhours.
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Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making a cover for your sewing machine. The cover sits over the machine to help keep the dust away from its moving parts. The simple piecing shows off your … Read More...
New Digital Stamp Store: Shelly’s Images
There is a brand new fun digital stamp shop now open called Shelly’s Images! Click here to visit their shop and here to visit their blog for ideas.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using … Read More...
Article: Introduce Your Child to Scrapbooking
Suzanna Smith, the Springfield Children’s Craft Examiner has posted an article with tips on how to introduce your child to scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.
Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Recipes
Find a roundup of Mother’s Day recipe ideas HERE at Family Fun, like these slipper cookies or these queen’s cupcakes. Not sure how I feel about the bagel family portrait, though.
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Monochromatic Color Scheme: Whites
Heidi Kelley of Couture Cardstock shows off a stunning layout made using a selection of whites. Click here to go to article.
Book Review and Giveaway: Scrapbooking for Baby
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of this idea book, Scrapbooking for Baby
. She is also giving away a copy if you leave a comment by Sunday April 18th. Click here to go to review … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Feel Wind
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Free pattern: Cuddly Cat softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this Cuddly Cat softie. You can give the kitty different personalities just by changing the fabrics. Sweet floral prints for a shabby chic kitty, or bright fun fabrics for a funkier kitty. Make … Read More...