Lakshmi Sadala walks us through the steps of creating diagonally woven cross-stitch — an easy stitching technique that produces a sweet raised flower. Thanks so much, Lakshmi! See the tute.
Tutorial: Potato Stamping
image by Create Studio
Remember being little and carving potatoes to make stamps? Well relive the old days and check out this fun tutorial on potato stamping from Create Studio.
-Heather
Online embroidery show starts today
You will be awed by the online hand-embroidery exhibition, Living Organisms. Sponsored by the Hand Embroidery Network, the exhibit features the work of 22 needleartists. Sarah Whittle (of Sarah Whittle Contemporary Embroidery) tells us,
The Hand Embroidery Network is a new community site…
September Creativity Prompts
The dialy Creativity prompts at A Matter of Memories are now available for download. This month you will have a chance to win a Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy Scrapbook Kit. Plus you can still enter for August’s prize if you…
Melon cooler salt scrub
The Natural Beauty Workshop has shared a recipe on making a refreshing melon cooler salt scrub. With menthol crystals and aloe vera oil, this salt scrub is sure to help you cool down during these hot summer days! Find all the…
Free LOLcat embroidery!
I hit the I Can Has Cheezburger site first thing every morning to get myself going in a good mood. If you, too, are a LOLcat lover, then the latest design from Urban Threads will knock your socks off! Get the machine…
Flux Studios, London
Reader, Vicki Forrester sent us information on her very exciting venture in London. She is the founder of Flux Studios in South London, which is a great opportunity for professional jewelry makers, hobbyists, new graduates, those new to jewelry making etc.
Flux…
Lookie what she made: Two-sided reusable lunch bag
Su from Vively Online created this unique two-sided lunch bag for her daughter. There are two identical lunch bags stitched together in the middle, one for each snack that her daughter will need at school. Brilliant. Read more about her … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Two-sided reusable lunch bag
Su from Vively Online created this unique two-sided lunch bag for her daughter. There are two identical lunch bags stitched together in the middle, one for each snack that her daughter will need at school. Brilliant. Read more about her project…
Tutorial: Paper Towel Technique
Kinsey Girl shows how to use stamps and heat embossing to transform paper towels into a sturdy material for paper crafting! Click here to go to tutorial
Tutorial: Paper Towel Technique
Kinsey Girl shows how to use stamps and heat embossing to transform paper towels into a sturdy material for paper crafting! Click here to go to tutorial
Vintage Comic Candy Bar Wrappers
I adore this favor idea: candy bar wrappers from vintage comics. Find the how-tos for making these wedding favors that may double as escort cards HERE at Intimate Weddings. I even have this idea bookmarked to use as party favors at…
Sewing Pattern: Clutch purse from a placemat
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make a clutch purse from a placemat. She includes separate cutting and folding instructions for an oval, round, or rectangular placemat. Get the how-to.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Clutch purse from a placemat
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make a clutch purse from a placemat. She includes separate cutting and folding instructions for an oval, round, or rectangular placemat. Get the how-to.
[photo from Happy Together]
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Article: Budget Scrapbooking
Tracey Rhodes, the Des Moines Scrapbooking Examiner shares some tips on maximising your scrapbook purchases. In the article she talks about how to avoid ending up with outdated products, and how to make older products look fresh. Click here to … Read More...
Article: Budget Scrapbooking
Tracey Rhodes, the Des Moines Scrapbooking Examiner shares some tips on maximising your scrapbook purchases. In the article she talks about how to avoid ending up with outdated products, and how to make older products look fresh. Click here to…
Tutorial: Refashion a shirt with lace panels
Roseann from M & J Blog shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt by adding lace panels to the bottom and to the sleeves. Get the tutorial.
[photo from M & J Blog]
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Tutorial: Refashion a shirt with lace panels
Roseann from M & J Blog shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt by adding lace panels to the bottom and to the sleeves. Get the tutorial.
[photo from M & J Blog]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, refashion, t-shirt, tee, lace
…Tutorial: Adding a purse clasp
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add a clasp to a purse. This little detail is easy to add to your next handmade purse. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Adding a purse clasp
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add a clasp to a purse. This little detail is easy to add to your next handmade purse. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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