Stofnest blog posts a new, free cross-stitch sampler pattern almost every day. What a treasure trove! See the blog. And be sure to add it to your blog reader.
It’s Right Around The Corner….. V Day!!!!
This Ultra-Quick, Ultra-Cute, and total stash buster is a no-brainer for a friend for Valentine’s Day. Knit it up quick and easy, wrap it around a cute mug and fill it with conversation hearts or chocolate and you’re good to … Read More...
Blue Moon Designs – Fancy Utility Belt Corset
Katherine Becvar of Blue Moon Designs was at Bazaar Bizarre this year with her beautiful fancy utility belts. They all have generous yet stylish pockets and super sexy corset lacing in the back. They snap in the front so they … Read More...
New source for hand-embroidery patterns
You might already love the work of Marisa Hopkins, aka Elegant Snobbery and Elegant Bloggery. Her online adventures as a working artist/mom of preschoolers make good coffee-time reading for me every day. And her bright, sweet, clever illustrations … Read More...
In the Spotlight: Stacy Cohen
Scrapbook Designer Stacy Cohen is in the spotlight over on This Paper Life. Click here to go to feature.
Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day
Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts
Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie
The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Idea Room]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]
Design Team Call : Bombshell Stamps
Bombshell stamps is looking for stamp artists to join their design team, if you love the look of vintage tattoos and pinups you might be a perfect fit for them. Click here for all the DT details.
-Heather
Scrapbook Page Design: The Rule of Odds
Read this article on the Scrapbooks and Cards Today blog about one of the most important design rules, The Rule of Odds, and how it applies to scrapbooking and paper crafts. Click here to go to article.
New Challenge at Designer Digitals: All About Me
Stephanie Vetne is leading a new challenge on the Designer Digitals blog. The goal is to get more scrapbookers creating pages about themselves. The challenge will run twice a month with special assignments to help you scrap about yourself. if … Read More...
Freebie: Retro brushes for Photoshop
Download up to 500 free retro style brushes, like the set shown above, for Photoshop. The brushes are compliments of Naldz Graphics. Click here to go to download.
Belts are back – Free Crochet Belt Patterns
Belts are back! Have you seen the latest fashions? Many are belted or have belts added to a layered look as an accessory. They must be fashionable because my daughter has finally asked for something crocheted – a belt! This … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – OzKat
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder
Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from vlijtig]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags]
Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of soft fabric baby shoes
Jaime from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make these Robeez-inspired baby shoes. She made hers out of denim from an old pair of jeans. The recycled denim is both a sturdy fabric and a soft fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sweater throw pillow cover
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this simple throw pillow cover from a sweater. A few of these tossed on your sofa lends a warm, wintry look. Go to … Read More...
Button Rack
This project would be so great for a imagination art lesson! Kids can be so creative with their color choice, button placement etc… Click on over to Think Crafts to see how to do it!
Tissue Paper Vase
Kids Crafts by Plaid shows you how to make this cute Valentine’s Day vase. Click on over to see how you can make one too!
Dinosaur Fossil Cookies
I love simple, clever and fantastic ideas that make you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Like these easy, “fossil” cookies made from simply imprinting plastic dinosaurs in cookie dough. Find the recipe and How-tos HERE at Homemade Mamas… Read More...