Jump start your weekend scrapbooking with this sketch by Paula Gilarde on the Get it Scrapped blog. Click here to download a pdf file of the sketch
Free Headband Pattern!
Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!
It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html
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Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot/cold pack
Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shows how to make a quilted hot/cold pack. The small squares a fun way to experiment with piecing or to showcase a favorite fabric print, while at the same time producing something practical. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric barrettes
The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
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Tutorial: Long winter gloves from old socks
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?) This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves. I knew there was a reason I couldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pouch for your short, stubby pencils
Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them. Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps
opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized toy car playmat
Mara from kleio’s belly shares a tutorial for making this personalized toy car playmat. She made one as a Christmas present for her nephew. (What a lucky little guy!!) The houses have vinyl windows to display photos of the family … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Monster softie from felt
Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt. You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a man’s fleece neckwarmer
With all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule. Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a … Read More...
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head…The Early Years
Check out this (kind of odd and creepy) 1960s commercial for the original Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
. The first version of the toy used real potatoes. Find the link to the video HERE at Serious Eats.
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Down loadable Workshops: Mixed Media
If you’re looking to expand your stamping and paper crafts into mixed media art you might want to check out Cloth Paper Scissors new format for their workshops, previously only available on DVD’s they are now offering several mixed media … Read More...
Three Little Pigs House
I love this creative story-telling craft for The Three Little Pigs
. Each wall is made from a different material. So cute… Check out 4 Crazy Kings… bur the best is the My Little Pony Wolf! Check out her … Read More...
Bobbypin and Button Hair Clips
Craft Knife wielded her Hot Glue gun with her children and created some really cute inexpensive hair clips. Check them out…
Get $20.10 store credit at My Scrapbook Nook
From now until January 15th when you sign up for a 6 month subscription at My Scrapbook Nook, you get store credit worth $20.10 to ring in the new year! Click here for more details.
Sale at A Walk Down Memory Lane
Over 200o products have been added to the clearance section in the store at A Walk Down Memory Lane. Discounts range from 20% to 80% on papers, embellishments, stamps and tools. Click here to go to sale.
How to Needle Felt a Snowman 3 video tutorials
White is introducing a brand new video blog called “HandworkTV.com” with free weekly give-away contests. It features seasonal crafts you can do with your children. I featured her pumpkin video in Sept. before, but now it’ll be a regular show. … Read More...
Cables Don’t Have To Be Hard…..
And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!
The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html
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Anyone Up For A Twit-Along?
This term just sends me into hysterical laughter! Twit-along. You know, a Knit-Along via Twitter? Too funny…
Anyway, Donna Druchunas of the Ethnic Knits Yahoo group is doing a Twit-along (hysterical laughter) for a pair of really pretty wrist warmers.… Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique scarf from old t-shirts
Joy Beadworks shares a tutorial on their blog for making this reverse applique scarf out of old t-shirts. I love the weathered look of the old knit paired with the handstitching! Go to the tutorial.