A child’s wonder with the world is evident in the treasure he or she collects from an outing. Emily from Saltwater Kids made this special bag to keep her kids’ treasures from getting lost or smushed on the way home … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy applique for kids’ t-shirts
Emily from The Rubber Punkin posts a tutorial for easy applique using fusible webbing. Use this method to make a quick appliqued t-shirt for kids or onesies for babies. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: City Tote handbag
Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict is searching for the perfect handmade bag, and is creating a series of blog posts detailing her attempts at making different styles. The City Tote is the second handbag style in the series. … Read More...
Tissue Paper Flowers
Home of Craft has a tutorial for how to make tissue paper flowers. These would be great to experiment with different shapes and sizes too!
Fun Accessory: Stamping / Hobby Tote Bag
Alluring Impressions has the most perfect tote bag and t-shirt for any stamper, or actually it really works for any hobbyist or crafter, how funny it this? Perfect gift for a crafty friend or of course for yourself 🙂 Visit … Read More...
Color by Kristin – Giveaway!
Of course! And this one is all about colorwork from the Queen of Colors herself, Kristin Nicholas!
I personally had a chance to ask Kristin a question which was: “My question is this. Do you have a … Read More...
Free bargello patterns for St. Patrick’s Day
Bargello Love (of Bargello Needlepoint blog) points us to eight free bargello patterns with St. Patrick’s Day themes. She says, “Many of the patterns are cross stitch designs, but are definitely suitable for Bargello needlepoint.” Go to her post for … Read More...
Embroidery’s divine history (and some free patterns)
Grab a cup of your preferred beverage and settle in to enjoy the latest installment on DMC Thread’s blog. Spokesperson “Emma Broidery” says, “I thought it would be interesting to take a step back and examine the history of needlework, … Read More...
Free vintage embroidery patterns
Maureen (of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions) is sharing a vintage catalog of embroidery designs — 13 pages of these beautiful patterns! Go to Maureen’s blog to download the booklet.
How to recycle a paperback book cover into a postcard
Over at Apartment Therapy there is a fun project from the upcoming book Playing With Books: The Art of Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book by Jason Thompson for turning a book cover into a fun postcard.
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Tutorial: Make a beach bag from a shower curtain
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a beach bag out of a shower curtain. Make one now to be ready for a spring beach trip or summertime afternoons … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Swaddling Blanket
When my little girl was just a babe, swaddling was just the thing she needed to feel safe and secure. You can use any small blanket, but these DIY swaddling blanket by Jaime from Prudent Baby is pretty much awesome. … Read More...
Tutorial and templates: Baby boy soft book
Kristena from Thimbly Things participates in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial and set of templates showing how to make a soft baby book. The base of the book is made from soft denim from an old pair … Read More...
Creative Die-cutting Ideas
BHG Scrapbooks etc shows you several ways to get creative with die cuts. Click here to go to article
Peanut Butter Sandwich Sushi
Here’s a way to make peanut butter sandwiches brighten up a lunch box: make them sushi style. Find the how-tos for rolling peanut butter and fruit sandwiches sushi style HERE at the kitchn.
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Video tutorial: Sewing a basic hem
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 Video Tutorial series with a video showing how to sew a basic hem. Not only does a hem make the edges of your project look nice and neat, it also keeps them from … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Kitty Cat Stamp
Visit the Motivet blog to download this utterly adorable digital kitty stamp for free.
-Heather
Tutorial: Saving a Layer as a Dcoument in Photoshop
This video tutorial from Designer Digital shows you how to save one layer from a multi-layered document as a separate document. Click here to go to tutorial
Where You Scrap: Sarah Hodgkinson
Sarah Hodgkinson takes us on a tour of her family’s new craft room. In her posts she includes “supply lists” of her organizational solutions. Click here to see more.
Inspiration du Jour – Effroi (Fright)
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.