Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway! The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc. Visit here and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a…
Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed throw pillows
Pom pom trim, AKA dingleberries, create a whimsical edging for these decorative throw pillows. Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed throw pillows
The geek in me – mini tools and such
For whatever reason I googled ‘ tiny level necklace‘ this morning. What?! It’s funny, wearing a level necklace is. I found geek after my own heart in YOUnGEEK on Etsy.
I love tiny things and I love surprises. I am a…
Online Class: Learn Something New Everyday
For the fourth year in a row Shimelle Laine is running this class in September. You will recieve a promt every day to help you be creative each day in September. Additional class materials include hybrid and digital downloads and…
Ann Martin
Reader and crafter Ann Martin sent me links to her blog. She does really interesting work with filigree paper jewelry. Some of her work affixed to what she calls, “altered jewelry” and some is stand alone. In either case is…
Giveaway: Scrap This Kit August Kit
Paula Gilarde is giving away the August kit from Scrap This Kit. Ina ddition she has posted a code for 30% off in the store until August 31st. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Turning a long, thin tube right side out
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares her favorite method for turning a long, thin tube rightside out. If turning a tube turns you into a cursing seamstress, give her method a try. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Make It…
Tutorial: Upcycled denim wallet
Jennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet. She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Upcycled denim wallet
Jennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet. She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans. Get the how-to.
[photo from Make It From Scratch]
Tutorial: Stitching on a lamp shade
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to add subtle elegance to an inexpensive lampshade. She puts it in the machine and stitches it! Find out how she does it.
[photo fro The Long Thread]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, lamp, shade, lampshade, stitch
…New Release: Papertrey Ink
Papertrey Ink has just released 7 fabulous new clear stamp sets, along with new colors of button, envelopes, rhinestones and pattern papers, click here to see all new releases! Lots of fun Fall and Halloween images, a cute hanging sign … Read More...
New Release: Papertrey Ink
image by Niki Estes and Papertrey
Papertrey Ink has just released 7 fabulous new clear stamp sets, along with new colors of button, envelopes, rhinestones and pattern papers, click here to see all new releases! Lots of fun Fall and Halloween images,…
Technique: Prewashing fabric
Laura of Adventures of a Quilting Diva blog shares her tips for prewashing fabric smaller than 1/2 yard to avoid tangles. Go here to read more.
Technorati Tags: prewash fabric, tips, technique, tangles
Mystery BOM: A few spots left
Barbara from Quilt Soup shop wants you to know there are only a few spots left in the Mystery Block of the Month (BOM) event that starts in September. The Bubblegum Basics fabric collection is the fabric choice, but the pattern will be revealed one…
Online Class: Me, the abridged version
For all the scrapbookers who find it difficult to scrap about themselves, Cathy Zielske is holding this online class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. During this four week workshop she will help you to make an A to Z album all … Read More...
Online Class: Me, the abridged version
For all the scrapbookers who find it difficult to scrap about themselves, Cathy Zielske is holding this online class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. During this four week workshop she will help you to make an A to Z album all … Read More...
Online Class: Me, the abridged version
For all the scrapbookers who find it difficult to scrap about themselves, Cathy Zielske is holding this online class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. During this four week workshop she will help you to make an A to Z album all about…
Book Review – Stitched Toys
Stiched Toys by Kate Haxell RRP $19.95
This book contains 20 step by step guides to creating soft toys your kids will love. Many of these designs remind me of years gone when my own mother made toys to sell … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Anderjackie
Get more inspiration from her gallery.