Rachel from In the Happily Ever After shows how to add a large bow embellishment to a girl’s tank. She was inspired by a similar top at Gymboree. The oversized ribbon bow is sooo girly!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Shaggy Bag from crocheted jersey fabric
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this fabulous Shaggy Bag. The outside of the bag is made from 6 yards of jersey fabric that is cut into strips and crocheted with a loop stitch. The … Read More...
Turbo Top – Fun with Vitrigraph…Fast!!
Here’s the first of many products that need to be talked about from my Las Vegas adventure. It’s the Turbo Top and the Turbo Lift by Innovative Glass Solutions. Have you tried vitrigraph? You pull hot glass from the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is rope stitch. The example shown here is just one of the exquisite stitch-outs featured on her blog. See the tute.
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader just keeps amazing me. I thought her touchable, dimensional beaded doggie brooches were untoppable. And then she comes up with tiny bead-embroidered Scottie dog earrings. If these don’t make you swoon, then you have no bead passion. … Read More...
Stitch and swap an artist trading card
Shanti (aka Stitch ON Grrl!) is revving things up over on the Hand Embroidery Network. She’s putting together the HEN ATC Spring Embroidery Swap, and you’re invited to participate. Follow the easy steps on the HEN post to … Read More...
Te Quiero Mucho
Te quiero mucho! Why, yes, yes I do.
This is a print from an original screen print by illustrator Gemma Correll
I always feel a little guilty when I like one animal better than another but it can’t be helped! … Read More...
Free Kindle or Ipod Cover. From Classic Elite Yarns.
Susan Mills has designed this cover for her Kindle, it can also be used for an Ipod. She used a llama and wool blend called Montera, from Classic Elite yarns. I think I’d make mine a bit bigger and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Interchangeable Zipper Necklace
This is a great tutorial for an interchangeable zipper necklace. It is easy to make and easy to mix up for a new look. It is from Linda over at Craftaholics Anonymous.
Technique Tutorial: Make Your Own Flocking Powder
Visit the Free Pretty Things for You blog to learn how to make your own flocking powder from ribbon, yeah, that’s right, ribbon! Click here to find out how it’s done.
-Heather
Giveaway Over At Sweater Babe’s Blog!
Hop on over to Sweater Babe’s Blog for a chance to win this cardigan pattern. Isn’t it pretty?
I really like her designs, they’re feminine, without being all “girly”. Here’s what she says:
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Technique: One Punch, Three Looks
Join Virginia Nebel for Technique Tuesday on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog to learn how to get three different looks from one border punch. Click here to go to tutorial
American Crafts on Scrapbook Steals Today
The American Crafts Junior Collection is the deal on Scrapbook Steals today. Just $29.99 for the collection which normally retails for $63.99. Click here to go to Scrapbook Steals.
Tutorial: Ribbon Necklace
Spring Cleaning Your Scrap Space
In a guest post today on Ali Edwards’ blog, Wendy Smedley presents the system she uses to get her craft space organised, and shows her three favourite systems. Click here to go to article.
Today Only: Free Shipping at Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Lost glove – this project is just too cute with a free
Lost glove – this project is just too cute with a free tutorial
Elizabeth Goodman of To Be Charmed is offering us this adorable lost glove project to make for anyone who loves bears. She has a pictorial tutorial … Read More...
Tutorials: Headband week wrap-up
If you are wanting some new spring hair accessories, look no further than Notes From A Very Red Kitchen. Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a week’s worth of headband tutorials. Styles include a basic skinny … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read More...