I am sorry I am a tad late in announcing the winners of the Funky Felters awesome giveaway. There were so many of you that entered and we are very pleased. We wish you could all be winners. Thanks … Read More...
Recycle those cloths right down to the tag!
Over at Inhabit there are these pillows by Pieces of You made with vintage clothing tags. I have saved some tags that either had a cool graphic or were a cool name. I could not figure our what to do … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Bird Journal
Visit the Stampington and Company website for a project video and free template to make this really charming bird journal.
-Heather
Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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meh. For the New Year.
Rather than bah humbug I prefer the more modern, ‘meh‘ accompanied by a frown-y mouth and a shoulder shrug.
Made by indiepin.etsy.com. His shop as some LOST Dharma pins!
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Tutorial: 365 Project Ideas
Katrina Kennedy has prepared this free downloadable tutorial to help those doing a Project 365 this year. Click here to download. You will have to register at Designer Digitals to access the file. Haven’t heard about Project 365? It’s … Read More...
Really Cute Free Pattern…
I really like this, and it kind of surprises me. There’s absolutely no room in my life for any occasion that would allow me to wear something like this, but I still like it. It’s pretty. It’s feminine. And the … Read More...
7 Reasons to Use a Tripod
This article on Photography Blog outlines seven good reasons for using a tripod. Click here to go to article.
Tutorial: Needlepunch flower brooches
Remember the silk-ribbon flowers that Allie Aller needlepunched for her repro vintage crazy quilt? Well, now she’s made luscious needlepunched flower brooches! And what’s more, she shows us every step! Yea! See the tute.
Looking for more Punch Needle … Read More...
Free tatting patterns from TATBits
TATBit Tats is on a pattern-sharing rampage again. Check these out:
Tatting is an art form that has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong today! If you’re looking to get into tatting, there are plenty of free … Read More...
Tutorial: How to take in the neck when refashioning a T-shirt or sweater
This winter I’ve been having a ball (and saving TONS of money) refashioning adult-sized sweaters into dresses for my daughter. (See the tutorials at Smashed Peas and Carrots, Get Your Craft On, or Make It and Love It.) Now that we’ve … Read More...
Frosty The Snowman Christmas Cake Pops
My 2-year old adores Frosty the Snowman (so do I, along with the classic 1960s Rudolph) so she exclaimed “Frosty!” rather jubilantly when she saw these cake pops on my computer screen. Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle-butt onesie and baby leggings gift set
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make a ruffle-butt onesie and pair of legwarmers. The coordinating set would make an awesome handmade baby gift. Get the how-to.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
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Giveaway: Hero Arts Stamps
The Scrapbook Trends blog is giving away a nice package of goodies from Hero Arts. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Girl’s gored skirt from a pair of adult jeans
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of adult jeans into a gored skirt for a girl. The flower appliques around the bottom of the skirt are absolutely … Read More...
New Catalog: Hero Arts Stamps
One of my all time favorite stamp companies is Hero Arts, they’ve been around for a very long time and always continue to bring the latest and greatest images and styles to the stamping world. Their latest catalog in now … Read More...
Leah heard it from the grapevine
Leah from 365 Days of Free Motion Quilting has done it again. She’s created a wonderful filler design she says was inspired by the song “I heard it from the Grapevine”. Go to her video tutorial to see how she … Read More...
Resolutions for Photographers
This Week in Photography has an article up listing 10 Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make. This list is perfect for scrapbookers who also want to improve their photography. Click here to go to article.
BLOGTEST #1 – WEEK 1
SO, HERE THE FIRST QUESTION FOR JANUARY, 2010. If you don’t know how the blogtest works, please refer to my blog post of January 2, 2010 for all the rules.
WHAT IS YOUR CROCHET GOAL FOR 2010?
Be sure to … Read More...