Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique. She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house. This technique will work with any large image with simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork fabric file folder
Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder. Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love. Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous … Read More...
Technique: Airbrushing with Copic Markers
Copic markers are still so hot, I think one reason is because they are so versatile. One of the really fun things you can do with them is airbrush. Join Sharon Harnist on the In Touch blog for a very … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Irish Postcards
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, download a variety of vintage Irish postcards from Hub Pages. Click here to go to download
Fusible goddess sheets
The ultimate in fusibles, especially for art quilters, is Mistyfuse
®. They have a Facebook fan page. I just joined it and found out an alternative use for it. Cool. Go here to become a fan.
CROCHET TO GO
My sweetie of a husband came home from the bookstore with this the other day:
CROCHET TO GO DECK BY ALICIA BERGIN
He always checks the clearance tables and racks looking for books for himself or others. Usually there’s not … Read More...
Giveaway: Sketchbook by Kelly Purkey
Céline Navarro is giving away a spot in Kelly Purkey’s online class Sketchbook (which we posted about recently). Click here to go to giveaway
Tutorial: Sew a reversible wrap skirt
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt. The design is genius!! I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew … Read More...
Tutorial & template: Phrenology pincushion
The Graphics Fairy as a free template and tutorial for making this phrenology pincushion. Go to the template and tutorial.
[photo from The Graphics Fairy]
[via Whip Up]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, template, phrenology, brain, pincushion, pin, cushion[/tags]
Cocktail Decor
Find a slideshow with ideas for dressing up cocktails HERE at brides.com. {spotted on The Party Dress}
[tags]cocktails, garnish, drinks[/tags]
Baby Jar Leprechaun Pie
I have a whole basket of empty baby food jars I’ve been saving for way too long for just the right project. These leprechaun pies in baby jars may be the answer. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Blueprint … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Turtle Stamp
Visit Whimsie Doodles digital stamps to download this super cute turtle stamp for free! Click here to download.
-Heather
A new way to play with those old board game cards
Katie of the blog Punk Projects just sent in this super cute and easy tutorial for making little notebooks from monopoly cards. I have been saving these and I think I will be whipping myself up a bunch of these … Read More...
Edible Easter Grass
I must credit No Fuss Fabulous for product find: edible easter grass. Who knew this existed? Find the post at No Fuss Fabulous with links to where to buy HERE.
[tags]Easter, grass, nests, eggs, candy[/tags]
Spring Bento Box Ideas
Find tips on making this beautiful Spring butterfly bento HERE at bento zen.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- Discount Bento Boxes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffle bib for baby
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles. Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered flouncy skirt for little girls
Brianna from Sew Lovely Life guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make a layered flouncy skirt for a little girl. Go to the tutorial.
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Design Team Call: Repeat Impressions Stamps
Repeat Impressions stamp is looking for members for their new design team, here’s what you need to know:
DESIGN TEAM CALL ~ Repeat Impressions is in search of new Design Team members! We are looking for talented, dependable individuals who … Read More...10% off at JBS Mercantile
Use coupon code STBLAST in your next purchase at JBS Mercantile for a 10% discount. Coupon not valid on Jenni Bowlin Studio Products. Click here to go to store. (Via Scrapbook Trends Magazine)
Tutorial: Pillowcase-style dress for baby girls
The pillowcase dress is a perennial favorite style for little girls. Prudent Baby shows how to make a pillow-case style dress for a baby girl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pillowcase, dress, baby, … Read More...