Nicole from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! created this belted heating pad to help ease the pain of her injured back. The insert can be heated up in the microwave, and the belt keeps it right where it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a chiffon scarf from bias strips
The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf. They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work. Go to the video tutorial.
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What to Do With Leftover Easter Candy
Now, I just spent a day creating THIS POST on how to get rid of Peeps, but I guess you could try more realistic methods than putting them in a Starfighter to attach the Death Star (that sentence will make … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Flowers
I know they aren’t technically edible, but as you can see from my past posts (like cupcake liner garland, gift wrap, and wall art.) I take a liking to crafts made from cupcake liners, as edible crafters … Read More...
Sale: Impress Rubber Stamps
Impress Rubber stamps is having a sale! Use code “annual sale” to receive 20% off your order from now until April 11th, on-line sales only.
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Making a Chanel Necklace
Here is an interesting post from If It’s Hip, It’s Here on how Chanel make the Venetian bib necklace from their new collection.
For you crafters out there, I can imagine a similar look being created with pre-made bezels … Read More...
Free Shrug Pattern
I like shrugs. They’re totally functional. And versatile. And totally cool! This one’s made out of Nature’s Organic Cotton. Lots of awesome colors (including, yes, green! But I think I like the Dusty Blue color best).
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Who Hearts You?
It’s always a good time to add a little bit of charm to your home decor, and what better way to do that than with a handmade ornament or decoration? The Buffalo Girls Design offers a wide … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging jewelry organizer for necklaces and bracelets
Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry. The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for little girls
April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls. It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric. The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics to … Read More...
Freebie: Labels Digital Stamps
Vist the Tiffany Doodles site to download these fun and funky digital stamp labels for free. While you’re there be sure to look around and all her other cute digital stamps and check back each Thursday for another freebie.
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Tutorial: Everyday Blouse from two pillowcases
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases. I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Up!
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Tutorial: Shower curtain with fabric rosettes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain. She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Free chart: Needle gauge for needlepoint
Dash over to Bargello Needlepoint blog and bookmark the handy chart posted today. It will guide you in choosing the right needle for the size of canvas mesh you’re using. See the chart.
Field Trip to Washington State and the Northwest Glass Society
We’re off to Spokane Valley in Washington state to check out the Northwest Glass Society. They’ve just listed their new classes on their web site. There are some great classes coming up and if you live up there or … Read More...
Mud Cupcakes
Granted… these aren’t edible. But they sort of fit in this genre, no? find this idea HERE at Family Fun.
[tags]mud, kids, cupcakes[/tags]
Temari Balls
This looks like a great project for the older kids. Japanese Temari Balls. Check them out over at Crafting Diva in Me.
New Release: Squiggle Fly Digital Stamps
Sqiggle Fly digital stamps has just released a huge new bunch of digital stamp images. I especially love the Inside Out line, they are coordinating images made for the front and the inside of your cards, very clever! Click here … Read More...
Tiny People Suction Drink Charms
Spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog, find these little party people glass markers
[tags]party, cocktails, glasses, drink charms[/tags]