Ever wonder what to do with all the bits and pieces left over from a project? Julie Balzer takes you through a tutorial on using your scraps to make cards. Click here to go to tutorial on the Kenner Road … Read More...
Video: Low Light Photos
Photojojo has posted a video showing you how to take better photos in low light conditions. Click here to go to video.
Inspiration du Jour – Met Ma (With my Mom)
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
MARCH GIVEAWAY – WEEK #5
Allegro Madil is a bulky boucle yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% nylon with 82 yards per 50 gram ball. The color in this picture is a bit brighter than the skein I have in front of me. I’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk Flower Bib Necklace
This floral bib necklace tutorial from Terisa at Running With Scissors is excellent for a number of reasons. It has a ton of how-to tips, such as using matte medium and 3D crystal lacquer to enhance the flowers, and creating … Read More...
Free pattern: “Happy Feet” Felt Baby Booties
Head over to C & T Publishing blog for the free pattern for these “Happy Feet” felt baby booties. There are endless possibilties for customizing these little shoes with appliques and trims. Go to the free pattern.
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Rabbit Hole Pancakes
Now this is a way to get your Easter morning off to a fun start: a rabbit hole pancake stack. Find the how-tos HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
[tags]rabbit, bunny, pancakes, Easter[/tags]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric Happy Birthday banner
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Happy Birthday banner. Make one and create a new family birthday tradition! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add stitching to the back pockets of jeans for a designer look
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how you can add stitching to the back pockets of a pair of inexpensive jeans to get the look of a pair of high-end designer jeans without the huge pricetag. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make an Infinity Scarf
Homemade Mamas shows how to make an Infinity Scarf, a simple scarf that can be worn in many different ways. Not only is it versatile, it’s also a super easy sewing project! Go to the tutorial.
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The Peeps Fluffernutter Sandwich
And the Peeps keep on coming…. Check out CakeSpy‘s Peeps Fluffernutter sandwich. Find the how-tos HERE at Serious Eats.
[tags]Peeps, chicks, peanut butter, sandwich, pound cake, Easter[/tags]
New Release: Prickley Pear Stamps
Prickley Pear stamps has just released a bunch of wonderful new stamp designs for spring. They have lots of birds, floral images, owls, Eater, baby and more. One thing I like about their stamps is they offer all their images … Read More...
Shopping From The Stash…
Ok, problem here – (hands waving wildly in the air from the back of the class).
I have approximately 257 skeins of sock yarn. These need to be knit, obviously, into the socks that I bought them for (patterns included). … Read More...
Tutorial: 9-pocket door caddy
Sew4Home shows how to make this hanging door caddy with 9 pockets to organize your lingerie or accessories. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, 9-pocket, pocket, door, caddy, organizer, hanging[/tags]
Spring Crafts For Kids
Under the Table and Dreaming has some really cute ideas for decorating your home with kids arts and crafts. Here are just a few pics from her post. She is REALLY talented!
How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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36 Easter Basket Ideas
Frugal Upstate has compiled an incredbile list of 36 handmade Easter Basket ideas…you have to head over and check them out!
Learn About Passover Seder with a Craft
Parent Dish has a great educational craft to help your children learn about the Passover Seder Meal by making the Sedar Plate. Such a great idea!
More Easter Kid Projects
Mother Nature Network has compiled a bunch of cute Easter and Spring Crafts for children. Here are just a few pics from the site. Check it out!
Scrapbooks and Cards Today Spring Issue
Did you know that Scrapbooks and Cards Today is a free magazine? Each issue i available in PDF format for download. The Spring issue is now available. Click here to go to download.