I’ve crocheted one cap and loomed one cap for my husband. Both still leave his ears cold. It’s been below 10 degrees F most days this year (2010). So, I’ve been scouting around for another pattern for him. I finally … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Lillyrose
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bags
Start the New Year by going green at the grocery store with these reusable mesh produce bags. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make them. This is a quick sewing project that will help keep loads of … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Notes message center for your family
Make a point of telling your family members just how much they mean to you with this Love Notes message center. Each family member has a pocket where you can slip sweet notes. Susanne from beyond the kids shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers with gathered petals
Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how she makes these fabric flowers with petals that are gathered around a yo-yo center. They’d make great embellishments for hair accessories, purses, or jackets. Grab your scrap bin and make up a bunch! … Read More...
Book Review – Scraps
Scraps by Elsebeth Gynther & Christine Clemmensen
ISBN: 1-60059-386-0 RRP $17.95
Thanks to Lark Books we were given the chance to review this wonderful hands on collage book. This book teaches you everything you need to know to start creating … Read More...
Checking in With Bullseye…
So I wandered over to the Bullseye site to see what’s up…if you haven’t hung out at the education page you really should. What put me over to that page was a little something on the front page that caught … Read More...
The Knitters Book Of Wool
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
By Clara Parkes
ISBN: 978-0-307-35217-0 RRP: $30.00
This wonderful (heavy) book is filled with everything you ever needed and wanted to know about wool. It … Read More...
Giveaway: Spellbinders Dies
Spellbinders dies is having a surprise birthday party with daily giveaways! Click here for all the info on how to enter , contest runs from now until Jan 13th and a list of participate blogs that will have loads of… Read More...
Easy Rose Cupcakes
Family Fun never disappoints with clever (kid-friendly) holiday treats. Find all kinds of Valentine’s goodies HERE, like these rose cupcakes made from Fruit Rolls.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, roses, cupcakes[/tags]
Idea For A Sweater-Redo….
Cool story! Pieces of knitting found in attic, disassembled and remade into something useful!
http://papgenamadeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/o-sotao-da-minha-sogra-my-mother-in.html
Tutorial: Making Decoupage Glue
Let’s face it. We scrapbookers like to cover anything within reach with our pretty papers! This tutorial from e-how can help! Learn how to make your own decoupage glue for all those altered projects. Click here to go to tutorial
Freebie: 2010 Calendar
Download this food and recipe themed calendar from the Cottage Industrialist. Each page prints onto a letter sized sheet. Click here to go to download.
Cupcakes-on-a-Stick (and Deep Fried)
I think I just need to plan to report on every single Serious Eats post by CakeSpy‘s Jessie Oleson. It’s a well-established fact that food taste better on a stick. And deep fried. Find the how-tos for making these … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Heart Wreath…Kid Friendly
This heart wreath looks too good on a door to be this simple.
Little Birdie Secrets shows you the How To over at Living With Lindsay for her 2010 start to her Teach Me Tuesday series. Check out both blogs…it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope Liners
Debee Campos, of the Kenner Road Design team, shows how to make these envelope liners. Click here to go to tutorial
Tutorial: Lengthen t-shirt sleeves to create a layered look
A short-sleeved t-shirt can become a long-sleeved tee with a simple addition to each sleeve. The end result is a layered look. This is also a great way to squeeze another season out of a shirt that your child has … Read More...
Read a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole vintage sewing tool
Sarai from Colette Patterns gives a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole tool. These are no longer produced and can be difficult to find, but from the sound of her review they’re certainly something to be on the lookout for. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls
LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered … Read More...
New Photography Blog: Beyond Snapshots
Rachel and Peta have started this new blog Beyond Snapshots to teach regular people how to take their fancy cameras off Auto, and get fantastic shots of their kids. This sounds like a perfect resource for scrapbookers! Click here to … Read More...