If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed zipper bracelet
When I repurpose a pair of pants, I’m often left with a lone zipper. I have been saving them thinking that oneday I’ll find a good use for the zippers that doesn’t involve hours of picking seams. Now, with this … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hat from a t-shirt
Instructables user Shabbychef shows how to make a sleeping hat for a baby out of a t-shirt. The soft fabric of the old tee will feel soft against baby’s young skin. Go to the tutorial.
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New Release: Papertrey Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released eight gorgeous new clear stamp sets with themes like leaves, greetings, sentiments, lots of holiday, backgrounds and more! Visit their blog for tons of inspiration and click here to see all the new sets.
-Heather
Tutorial: Cross over baby smock
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.
Scrapbooking from the Inside Out kit winner!
That means our winner is Vernell!!
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Louisville, KY – Glassworks Studio…a little field trip
I like looking around at glass studios around the country and the world to see what’s going on in the glass road. And as I have mentioned before I want my own. I love to see pictures of other studios … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent calendar treat pockets
Pickles shares a tutorial for a festive Advent calender made in the form of hanging treat pockets. Fill each pocket with a different treat for each night as you count the days until Christmas. Get the how-to.
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Sewing Pattern: Sew a pair of boots from an upcycled sweater
Who says that keeping up with the latest fashion trends has to cost lost of money? Jessica from Happy Together shows how she recycled a sweater into a pair of stylish knit boots. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Last Minute Frock for little girls
Grosgrain whipped up this cute little number as a last minute dress for her daughter. She shares a free pattern, which is aptly named Last Minute Frock. Cute, cute, cute!! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Grosgrain]
Cupcakes…Baked in Turkey
Seriously. Cupcakes baked in turkey slices. I’m fascinated by this. Find the recipe for these cranberry cupcakes with maple buttercream HERE at Paula Deen.
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Tutorial: Tiny Tree Skirt
Melissa Mortenson of the Polkadot Chair blog shares how to make this awesome Christmas Tree skirt at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial here.
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Tweet and Win this adorable Felt Robin on Feltmeup Designs
Felt Me Up Designs is holding a giveaway and you can win this adorable Robin. She also has the most delightful ETSY shop called feltmeupdesigns. Pay her a visit and see all her wonderful felting art. You have to have … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Beaded Bangle Bracelets
Check out this super cool project by Judikins, she’s stamped and added clear beads to wooden bangle bracelets. Click here to watch a video or download a project sheet. These would make wonderful holiday gifts!
-Heather
Maya Road Early Winter Release
Tutorial: Owl softie from a scarf
Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her series on repurposed scarves with a tutorial showing how to turn an old scarf into a cute little owl softie. If you’ve got any babies or small children on your Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Checkbook cover
Angela Pea from Keeping the Faith shows how to make this chic checkbook cover. She made it as part of a set of purse accessories, and includes links to the tutorials she used to make matching a business card holder … Read More...
Tutorial: Checkbook cover
Angela Pea from Keeping the Faith shows how to make this chic checkbook cover. She made it as part of a set of purse accessories, and includes links to the tutorials she used to make matching a business card holder … Read More...
Holiday Blog-Abration at Real Women Scrap
Real Women Scrap is holding a Holiday Blog-Abration with giveaways, contests and a way to share your blog and make new internet friends. Simply write a post about the event, including the Blog-Abration badge and leave a link to your … Read More...
Free Holiday Workshops and Webisodes at Michaels
Visit your local Michaels store on Saturdays in November and December for a very special series of free holiday workshops to encourage and inspire your creativity this holiday season. There will also be corresponding how-to webisodes at Michaels.com. Both the … Read More...