You can find the downloadable instructions for these “Summer Cheer” earrings, made with summery colored crystals, on Jewelry Making Daily.
Tutorial: American flag bunting
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this patriotic American flag bunting. She uses the red and white ticking to create the stripes on the flag. A bit of denim is the field of blue. … Read More...
Prepping a Kiln Shelf for Firing
While at Bullseye last week for the class I took, we were shown how to properly prepare a kiln shelf for firing. I’ve been an advocate for thin fire to fire glass on, but that’s because I can be a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a fabric Science Discovery Toy for toddlers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this fabric Science Discovery Toy. The soft fabric shapes are also pouches, each with a different kind of closure. Labels on the front show the name of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler-sized backpack
Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Dollar Store Crafts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, Father’s Day, dad, father, tie, bunting, … Read More...
Giveaway and Sneak Peeks: Hero Arts Stamps
Hero Arts is having sneak peeks for their new stamp releases coming June 1st and also a giveaway for goodies from the summer catalog. For chances to win you can download this blinkie on your blog, tweet or become a … Read More...
Book Review: Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World by Mark Frauenfelder
First can I say I just giggle because I still get a thrill out of meeting someone I first get to know through a book that is written about their personal experiences and then get to meet in person. I … Read More...
$2 Tuesday at The Digichick
It’s $2 Tuesday at The Digichick, where select items are on sale for $2 only today! Pick up digital kits from designers like Kellie Mize, Karla Dudley and Sarah Jones. Click here to go to sale
BarBQ Sweater??
This is actually a bamboo sweater, not a barbq sweater, but here’s the story. I stumbled across some links for Bar B Q crafts and wondered how you’d mix Bar B Q with knitting. Well, I got distracted (it happens. … Read More...
Last Day of Sale at Designer Digitals
Hurry on over to the Designer Digitals Store where everything is on sale at 30% off! Click here to go to sale.
Tutorial, Felt Board Book
When I was a kid I remember the Sundays that our teacher would tell a story using a large felt board with amazing color characters. Each piece she placed on the dark green felt brought the story to life until … Read More...
CQ and more: rhinestonegypsy
If you don’t fear drama, then you’ll revel in rhinestonegypsy‘s crazy-quilted bags and other eco-friendly accessories. I’m a bit too shy to wear them, but I’d love to have some of these works lying around where I could touch … Read More...
Interactive Playroom Wall
If this mom doesn’t inspire you to get your playroom into shape, I don’t think anyone will…
I am Momma, Hear Me Roar has been hard at work for a while now perfecting her kid’s playroom. I just happened upon … Read More...
Flower Embellished Tank Top
This teen craft is perfect for a summer time homemade outfit! Get your teens involved in summertime crafts with this great tank top design! Visit the I Love to Create Blog to see how!
New Knit Circus Is Out!
This new issue includes Reviews, an Eco Tip, an interview with Cookie T, Socks, home dec, and all kinds of info.
Check it out here: http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
Bead embroidery: SmArtAnna
SmArtAnna‘s bead-embroidery brooches take my breath away. See her Etsy shop.
Felt applique: Alexandra Ferguson
I could look at Alexandra Ferguson‘s appliqued pillows all day. Cute, bold, graphic. So I was doubly pleased to learn that these pillows are green (so to speak). Alexandra’s shop announcement says,
… Read More...I make 100 percent post consumer recycled
Needle-tatting by TotusMel
I hereby declare today to be Etsy Needlework Window Shopping Day. Visit TotusMel’s Etsy shop to see a huge variety of needle-tatted accessories.
Sewing Tutorial: Make padded fabric storage case
By Night celebrates the 100th post on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome zippered storage case. She adds fleece interlining for padding, and a handle on the top to make it easy to tote around. … Read More...