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...
Mosaic Information for 2010
In yesterdays post I concentrated on warm and hot glass classes and possible adventures. That’s not really fair to the cold glass working techniques so here’s a little about what’s up for mosaic adventures. We’ll do stained glass in an … Read More...
Olive Penguin and Cheese Snowman Appetizers
I’m loving this olive
penguin and cheese snowman from Peas Love Carrots, especially since the instructions on how to make them (easily) are so well done. Find the how-tos HERE.
And a side kudos to the blogger for pointing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a keyhole neck on a t-shirt
What the Craft shows how to make a keyhole neck on a t-shirt. Add this detail to your next refashion or shirt that you sew from scratch. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from What the Craft]
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Lil Blue Boo & Dharma Trading Design Challenge
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just announced her design challenge. To enter, create a garment using a Lil Blue Boo pattern and then use at LEAST one of the following techniques: fabric dyeing, fabric painting, stenciling, fabric transfers, screen … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mail sorter to hang on your wall
Gina from bright and blithe shows how to sew a hanging mail sorter. With pockets for things to be filed, things to be paid, things that require action, and things to be sorted, you’ll be able to keep your mail … Read More...
Birthday Cupcake Ideas
Just for Laughs
When I need a good laugh I love to visit the Dirty Shanks card blog. These are definitely not cards you’d want to sent to your grandma but would probably love to send to that horrible ex boyfriend or your … Read More...