This craft is great for teaching little ones letters, or word recognition. Kids love gluing, and the fact that they could use clear nail polish, well that might just make their week! 
Head on over to Red Heads Craft More … Read More...
Wonka-Inspired Cookie Pops
My kid just discovered Willy Wonka (as in, the movie, not the book yet). Of course, she only “discovered” this gem from my childhood because I put in in the DVD player and made her watch. Still, she loves the … Read More...
Learn bargello stitches
Bargello Love, author of Bargello Needlepoint blog, must be one wildly energetic woman. She’s already cranking a 365-day challenge — a 2″ x 2″ bargello sample each day. Meanwhile, she’s still posting one stitch sample after another. Recent demos … Read More...
Shop: AI Factory Digital Stamps
I wanted to share with you another cute digital stamp shop I came across on Etsy, it’s called AI Factory and they have some really adorable, whimsical images, click here to visit their shop.
-Heather
Tutorials: Silk-ribbon rosebuds
SRE maven Carol Daisy shows us two methods for creating ribbon rosebuds. You’ll love at least one of them! See the tutes.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More...
Free sampler patterns: Stofnest
Stofnest blog posts a new, free cross-stitch sampler pattern almost every day. What a treasure trove! See the blog. And be sure to add it to your blog reader.
It’s Right Around The Corner….. V Day!!!!
This Ultra-Quick, Ultra-Cute, and total stash buster is a no-brainer for a friend for Valentine’s Day. Knit it up quick and easy, wrap it around a cute mug and fill it with conversation hearts or chocolate and you’re good to … Read More...
Blue Moon Designs – Fancy Utility Belt Corset
Katherine Becvar of Blue Moon Designs was at Bazaar Bizarre this year with her beautiful fancy utility belts. They all have generous yet stylish pockets and super sexy corset lacing in the back. They snap in the front so they … Read More...
New source for hand-embroidery patterns
You might already love the work of Marisa Hopkins, aka Elegant Snobbery and Elegant Bloggery. Her online adventures as a working artist/mom of preschoolers make good coffee-time reading for me every day. And her bright, sweet, clever illustrations … Read More...
In the Spotlight: Stacy Cohen
Scrapbook Designer Stacy Cohen is in the spotlight over on This Paper Life. Click here to go to feature.
Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day
Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts
Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie
The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Idea Room]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]
Design Team Call : Bombshell Stamps
Bombshell stamps is looking for stamp artists to join their design team, if you love the look of vintage tattoos and pinups you might be a perfect fit for them. Click here for all the DT details.
-Heather
Scrapbook Page Design: The Rule of Odds
Read this article on the Scrapbooks and Cards Today blog about one of the most important design rules, The Rule of Odds, and how it applies to scrapbooking and paper crafts. Click here to go to article.
New Challenge at Designer Digitals: All About Me
Stephanie Vetne is leading a new challenge on the Designer Digitals blog. The goal is to get more scrapbookers creating pages about themselves. The challenge will run twice a month with special assignments to help you scrap about yourself. if … Read More...
Freebie: Retro brushes for Photoshop
Download up to 500 free retro style brushes, like the set shown above, for Photoshop. The brushes are compliments of Naldz Graphics. Click here to go to download.
Belts are back – Free Crochet Belt Patterns
Belts are back! Have you seen the latest fashions? Many are belted or have belts added to a layered look as an accessory. They must be fashionable because my daughter has finally asked for something crocheted – a belt! This … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – OzKat
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder
Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from vlijtig]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags]
Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics … Read More...