Anita Wheeless keeper of the blog called Mummble-Jummble2 has created and designed these adorable fish. The fish are knitted in the round so you don’t have any seams. Your leftover wool yarns will come in handy for this project. Fill … Read More...
Technique: Paper Piecing with Stamps
Click here to visit the Flourishes blog for a wonderful article on using your stamps and patterned papers for paper pieced cards, really lovely stuff!
-Heather
Button Cookies and Clever Packaging
Oh. My. Goodness. I haven’t stopped thinking about this cute button cookie packaging idea since I spotted them on Sugar and Meringue. So brilliant! Find the how-tos and a free download HERE.
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Tips for mending denim
Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a ruffle
Ruffles are everywhere on clothes these days, from baby dresses to adult t-shirts. Cheryl from just pretty and a pretty cool life shows how to make a ruffle. Once you master the ruffle, you’ll be adding them to aprons, shirts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a blind hem using your sewing machine
Char from Crap I’ve Made show s how to create a blind hem on your sewing machine. A blind hem finishes off the bottom of a garment (typically a skirt or dress pants) with tiny little stitches that are practically … Read More...
New Releases: Sweat Pea Stamps
If you like wonderfully detailed fantasy art stamps look no further than Sweet Pea stamps, they carry lots of wonderful fairies, mermaids, dragons and more from several different talented artist. I personal LOVE this Wonderland set! Click here to see … Read More...
Using Up Scraps
I bet you’re like me and have a lot of partial skeins of yarn hiding in your stash. I’ve been given a lot of partial skeins, too. Some of these I’m able to pass along to a couple of friends … Read More...
Tie Chair. To Restrain Your Child?
Well I came across this product via a facebook feed and wondered what everyone’s initial thoughts were.
This product is marketed as a portable solution to out and about trips where there is no high chair. The … Read More...
Tutorial: One-shoulder top from an old t-shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this one-shoulder top out of an old t-shirt. Lovin’ the pleated fabric she stitched down over the asymmetrical neckline! Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftopia]
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Tutorial: One-shoulder top from an old t-shirt
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this one-shoulder top out of an old t-shirt. Lovin’ the pleated fabric she stitched down over the asymmetrical neckline! Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftopia]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, refashion, one, … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt
Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt
Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Recycle Household Objects for Kids Projects
Babble.com has a great list of kids craft projects that involve stamping with everyday household items. Here are just a few!
Plastic Lid Ladybugs
Crafts by Amanda shows you how to make these adorable ladybugs using leftover plastic lids. You and your children are sure to fall in love with these cute little critters. Check out these insect activity kits 
and these Insect bug … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Vintage Postage Download
Click here to download some vintage postage stamp images for FREE from Artisan Avenue. These would be a perfect edition to any stamped vintage card, try added a cancellation mark over the top of one.
-Heather
Looking for more digital … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy envelope messenger bag
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows a tutorial for a quick envelop-style messenger bag. She whipped one up as a birthday present. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Salty Pineapple]
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Technique: Embossing with Unusual Items
Textured embossing plates are so much fun to use, they add a great dimension to your paper crafts but have you ever thought of using something else, something different? Well, Papertrey has and they’ve made a fun video about embossing … Read More...
Ideal Man MANLLOW half man half pillow
Ideal Man MANLLOW half man half pillow CUSTOMIZABLE by manllow. $50.00
This is hilarious! yet some how I can see people actually using this.
If you want to make a mini manllow check out these instructions on Craftbits.com for a … Read More...