Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this owl ribbon softie teether toy. The small size makes it easy for baby to hold, and the bright colors and textures of the ribbon are intriguing to baby’s developing … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s raglan-sleeved shirt from a collared onesie
Click on over to Indie Tutes to find out how to recon a collared onesie into a raglan-sleeved shirt. She kept the collar detail so that she didn’t have to mess with recutting and finishing the neck line. Turns out … Read More...
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffled jersey skirt
Melanie from Sewing for Scarlett shows how to make this ruffled jersey skirt. She was inspired by a similar skirt at Crewcuts (J. Crew for kids). I’m lovin’ all of the rows of soft jersey ruffles! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Helvetica Cookie Cutters
Check out these fabulous Helvetica letter cookie cutters
I saw featured on Design Mom…such a great alternative to the standard cookie cutter block letters. They were made by Beverly Hsu, and I think many many cookie decorators out there … Read More...
Free Sailboat Afghan Pattern
The baby blanket is so cute, but you could even make it larger for your beach themed house!
The pattern is free, courtesy of The Yarn Hog, here: http://yarnhog-yarnhog.blogspot.com/2008/04/fo-come-sail-away-and-another-free.html
Project: Recipe Box
Visit the Punk Projects website for a full tutorial to make this fun paper crafting project, recycling a cardboard box into a fun recipe box using patterned papers and scrapbook embellishments, very cute!!
-Heather
Amy Butler Velma Bag Pattern Winner
Bag PatternI’m excited to announce the winner of The Velma Bag Pattern by Amy butler! The random number generator came up with the number 8! So congratz Kristin from My Little Cupcake!
Kristin has a nice blog all about … Read More...
Round robin shares Crazy Quilting techniques
Ingeborg of Ingebord Loves Flowers blog lets us feast our eyes on all the details of an exquisite round-robin crazy-quilting project. My favorite seam treatment is the vine shown here with silk-ribbon leaves, sequin flowers, and pearl buds. But another … Read More...
Watch for an online cross-stitch festival in February
Heads up! Counted Wishes is in the offing! The event’s web site tells us:
… Read More...A new online Cross Stitch Festival is coming!
Please join us Feb. 1-5, 2010 at this website for our online Spring Showing by Cross Stitch Designers.
Help Haiti: Stitch Gaelle
Jenny B. Harris of Allsorts has created a new pattern in her Pretty Maids series to honor and assist Haiti. The PDF pattern for Gaelle, her Haitian doll, is now available in the Craft Hope for Haiti shop on Etsy. … Read More...
One Word! Really Pretty!
This cardigan, is very cute, very pretty, and definitely a must have for the upcoming (if it ever gets here) spring changing weather.
The pattern is free, courtesy of Naturally Caron, here: http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/aberdeen/aberdeen_1.html
Myself, I … Read More...
Kid Valentine’s Bead Heart
Keeping children’s fingers busy with projects can be a tough task. If you are looking to fill some time with a great project, check out Sparta Savings and see how she does this bead craft!
Free pattern: Mr. Seahorse softie doll
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Mr. Seahorse soft doll. Isn’t he cute?? Use this project to show off a favorite fabric print. If the curling tail looks too ambitious for you, she also … Read More...
Tips for Cookie Decorators
Sweetopia is always a great resource for cookie decorating tips, like these 10 tips for setting up your cookie decorating area. The tips and suggestions are smack dab right on, too (it’s as though she’s describing my very own … Read More...
Black leaf Studios
Visit Blackleaf Studios to purchase a wide variety of Commercial Clipart Sets, Stationary Sets, Wedding Card Template Sets, Vector Graphics, SVG Design Templates & Digital Stamping Sets. You can also download the cute lamp images shown above in their freebie … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt
Jess from Bits for Baby and craftiness is not optional (AKA The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie) shows how to make this fun ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt for a little girl. Start with a store-bought shirt and … Read More...
The Daily Digi
Check out The Daily Digi blog for loads of digital scrapbooking information as well as their monthly special of digital items for only $5.00. According to the site’s owner Steph, the goals of the Daily Digi are to
- bring the
Tutorial: Sew a cool school bag
Jessica from Running with Scissors shows how to make this cool school bag. Interior pockets are sized to hold pencils and a pair of scissors. Straps are woven through a series of buttonholes across the top, and a buttoned tab … Read More...
Cake Stand Giveaway at Amy Atlas
The famous and fabulous Amy Atlas is hosting a cake stand giveaway on her blog, Sweet Designs, from Rosanna, Inc. in honor of their new Decor Bon Bon collection. Find the details to enter (before February 1) HERE.
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Tutorial: Girl’s tie-top tank from an old t-shirt
Adriana from Crafterhours shows how to make this girl’s tie-top tank out of an old t-shirt and a bit of printed cotton fabric. This is so pretty! I want to ditch all of my responsibilities for the day and make … Read More...
