These just make me smile. They remind me of that wild wall paper that used to be in kitchens back in the day. If you have a big and bold bit of vintage fabric that’s looking for a remake, why … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple party clutch
Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these lovely little party clutches. The simple lines make the fabric the star. Go to the tutorial.
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Scrap Alert!: Cardmaking kit only $10.99
Today’s Steal on Scrapbook Steals is this Cardmaking Kit from My Mind’s Eye. The $10.99 price is 75% off the recommended retail price, and the kit contains enough supplies to make up to 50 cards. Click here for more information … Read More...
Merry Christmas To You. Yarn Sale…
Watch out, stampede ahead! I know. This always happens when I say those 2 magic words: “Yarn Sale!”
Well, from Jan 4-10 Fiddlesticks Knitting is offering their yarns at 3.95 a ball! Go check out your favorites so you’re all … Read More...
New Release: Papertrey Valentine Stamps
Papertrey Ink stamps has just released five new clear stamp sets, two super cute Valentine sets, a floral set, a sweet background set and a cool sentiment set with a really great font! My fave has got to be the … Read More...
After Christmas 3-day sale at Quilternity
From Here to Quilternity online shop is having a 3-day after Christmas sale for bloggers. Go here to grab the discount code. Go here to shop.
Via Exuberant Color
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Scrappy Idea: Altered Trinket Box
Use your scrapbooking to supplies to alter a trinket box. Click here to visit Moonsplash Designs for more information on how this box was made.
Tutorial: Using Layered Templates for Hybrid Scrapbooking
Cathy Zielske has posted a video tutorial showing how to use layered digital template to make hybris scrapbooking pages. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tropical Dream Foot Scrub
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a Tropical Dream Foot Scrub recipe that is the perfect treat for those of us suffering through cold, blustery weather. Of course, this is a treat you can enjoy anytime, anywhere!
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Tutorial: Make girl’s knee socks from their outgrown tights
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff is at it again, making old things new and fabulous again. This time she shows how she turned her daughter’s outgrown tights into some stinkin’ cute knee socks. The bows on the tops of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s skirt with flower appliques
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial for making this lovely little girls’ skirt with flower appliques. The cream corduroy is perfect for winter! If it’s not cold where you live, you could easily make this in a lighter … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy fabric pom poms
Once Wed has the how-to for making these fluffy fabric pom poms. They show them as wedding decorations, but these would be beautiful just about anywhere. I think they’d be lovely hanging on a front door. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Best of 2009 at the Kitchn
The kitchn is taking a trip down memory lane, starting with the most popular posts from last winter 2009. See the roundup HERE, including recipes, sweets, cool kitchen products and just cool kitchens. This picture is from the birthday … Read More...
Needle-Felted Scarves with Yarn Stripes
Maybe you would like to make one of these scarves or dress one up that you already have. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions. In hues of blue, gray, and cream, these scarves evoke the look of men’s suiting. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated organza edging
Threads magazine shows how to create pleated edging of pleated organza. They used a Perfect Pleater, which is now on my “must have” sewing accessory list. Get the how-to.
[photo from Threads magazine]
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Tutorial: Inserting parallel lines of piping into a bodice
little girl Pearl shows how she inserted parallel lines of piping into the bodice of a jumper. This small addition (plus a couple of matching covered buttons) adds so much to the basic bodice design! Find out how to do … Read More...
Freebie: Paper Doll Download
I have always loved paper dolls and still do, so much fun to cut, color and dress and now to print. If you or your little one loves them too visit the Angel Company to download this cute paper doll… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy but stylish circular vest
Threads magazine shows how to make this stylish vest out of a circular piece of fabric. It’s as simple as drafting a circle, cutting the armholes, and binding it off. Get the instructions from Threads magazine.
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New Year’s Garland = Letter Practice!
Kaboose has some incredible ideas for New Year’s which is only a few days away. I love the idea of making a New Year’s banner or garland to teach your children about letter recognition and how to draw each letter!… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a hand muff from minky
Alexis from My Mama Made It created this hand muff for her daughter out of soft minky fur, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Love it! Get the how-to.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
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