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
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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...
New Release: Presto Punch from Spellbinders
Spellbinders has really out done themselves with their new punch system called the Presto Punch, it’s battery operated, one touch, it cuts and embosses and takes up a little more space than one large punch. They are offering template sets … Read More...
Giveaway: Valentine Embellishments
Ashley Cawthra is giving away three sets of love themed embellishments on her blog. Click here to go to giveaway. Entries end Thursday 28th at 11:55 pm PST
New: American Crafts Adhesives
American Crafts has released a new line of adhesives called This to That. The dispensers are designed with a comfort grip, similar to a woman’s razor. Click here to see a video all about them at Two Peas in a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – jendooley
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DOES IT TRANSLATE?
For many of us who surf the web in search of crochet blogs and patterns, we find that many of the most wonderful sites are in languages other than our own (English for me). Even if we know someone who … Read More...
No CHA Today – Today Cynthia Morgan
I have written about her in the past and I’m writing about her again. She’s Cynthia Morgan and she casts glass as well as does pate de verre which is done with crushed glass or frit. Her work is so … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a dog collar from a lanyard
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how she made a new collar for her dog that features the name and colors of her alma mater. She used a repurposed a lanyard (with plastic buckle) and a keyring. If you don’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy t-shirt makeover with fabric and buttons
Emily from The Rubber Punkin guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing an easy way to make over a t-shirt or onesie with fabric and buttons. This works well for both kids’ and adults’ shirts. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a Valentine’s Day heart shirt and headband
Click on over to 3 Sweet P’s to find out how to make this sweet Valentine’s Day heart t-shirt and matching headband. I love the woven ribbon detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
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