I’m not a stained glass person. I have nothing against it…I just don’t do it. My thing is melting glass. But there are really cool stained glass projects out there that should be shared. Today’s post is a tutorial for … Read More...
Edible Origami Garnish For Your Dishes
If you’re looking to elevate your salad game with a touch of whimsy and a satisfying crunch, why not try making edible origami crane croutons? This creative culinary project combines the art of origami with the delightful crispiness of fried … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a flat patch pocket
Threads Magazine shows how to sew a patch pocket and have it come out flat and crisp. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Shop: Digital Stamp Characters
I recently came across the cutest digital stamp company on Etsy called Digital Stamp Characters, they have lots of sweet tweens, mice and kitties images and I love that each listing shows a beautiful sample card!
-Heather
Looking for … Read More...
Cool idea: Easy water refill for your steam iron
Erin from High Fructose Craft recycles a squeezable soap bottle into a bottle that holds water to refill her iron. This makes refilling the iron a snap! Read more at her blog.
Recycle postage stamps into cute cupcake topper flags and Mail Art Call Out
I have saved cool postage stamps from mail I have received and they are just sitting in a box. Now I know what I can do with them! These cupcakes were made for an event to celebrate the release of … Read More...
In honor and memory…
November 11 — Remembrance Day in many parts of the world and Veterans Day in the USA — is a time of honoring and remembering those who have served their countries in the armed forces. So many blogs are paying … Read More...
How To Make Bobbles
Bobbles, are cool! And they’re an easy way to add dimension to your knitting. If you’ve ever knit an aran style garment, you’ve probably run smack into these little gems.
Knittinghelp.com has a YouTube video to show you how easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas Tree Advent calendar
Wee Folk Art shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Christmas Tree Advent calendar. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
If you love sewing and would like to share patterns, chat about … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed napkin ring from burlap
Maya frommaya*made shares a tutorial for a lovely monogrammed napkin ring. The burlap and linen flower has a rustic, yet airy feel. Get the how-to and make a set of your own.
[photo from maya*made]
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Kit Club Feature and Giveaway!: Jenni Bowlin Mercantile
Overview
Jenni Bowlin Mercantile offers a subscription of indefinite length with both papercrafting and project kits. Kits range in price from $15 to $25, and are billed on the 1st of each month. You may cancel a subscription before the … Read More...
Easy Puppy Cookies
How crazy precious are these puppy cookies from Cookin Up Crafty Fun? Find the how-tos HERE, found via EpiCute.
Check out our Dog Bone Cookie cutters and molds in our Cooking and Baking Store
I also highly … Read More...
Kit Club Feature: Freehand Scraps
Overview
Freehand Scraps is another subscription kit club offering a 3-month subscription at a cost of $27.50 per month. You can also purchase individual kits for $29.50. Kits are available for purchase on the 1st of each month and are … Read More...
Book Review – THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CROCHET BORDER DESIGNS
Linda P. Schapper has collected a wonderful array of crochet border designs for this book. There are 342 different borders offered in the book’s 253 pages!
What makes this book a keeper? Every border has a very crisp, clear color … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s harness from a stuffed animal
When my daughter was little, she went through a stage where she would take off running any time she got outside of my arms’ reach. That was fine in our yard or in a park, but in a crowded mall … Read More...
Free pattern: Tin Glaze quilt
This quilt pattern features fabric from The Delft Collection: Williamsburg for Windham Fabrics. Original design by Susan McDermott.
See The Delft Collection.
Ed. note: Updated links to the pattern and fabric collection on July … Read More...
Tutorial: Earmuff headband with fleece flowers
Just in time for the cold winter months ahead, Carlen from Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog for making this warm earmuff headband. The smattering of fleece flowers is a fun way to finish this off. Get the … Read More...
SOFA Update…a Little Corning…a Little Paul Stankard
I know I’ve spoke a bunch about SOFA, it was held this past weekend in Chicago. I’ve spoken about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit there as well as Corning Museum and their Traveling Hot Glass Roadshow. And on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Large layered flower
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this large layered fabric flower. I love the soft colors and textures of the fabrics she chose, and the gorgeous vintage jewelry in the centers! Get the how-to.
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Video: The tools you need to get started sewing
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 blog series with a video showing the essential notions you’ll need as you sew your first sewing projects. If you’re wanting to learn to sew, this is a great video for you! See … Read More...