Jennifer Heynen posted a rockin tip over on the Art Bead Scene blog. Print out free paper rulers and tape them down to your desk and workbench. (Transparent packing tape would seal them down well.) Like Jennifer, every time I try to…
Online Event: SISiversary
Join other scrappers in the SIS online version of their SISiversary event. There will be challenges, classes, prizes and more. Event costs $9.95 and runs from September 18-20. Registration is now open. Click here to register.
Online Event: SISiversary
Join other scrappers in the SIS online version of their SISiversary event. There will be challenges, classes, prizes and more. Event costs $9.95 and runs from September 18-20. Registration is now open. Click here to register.
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
My heart is pounding with joy. Look at Mimi Kirchner’s latest tiny world. Pin trees in a pincushion landscape. Precious. See more photos on Mimi’s blog.
Artist interview: Jenny Hart
You’ll enjoy the interview of Sublime Stitching’s Jenny Hart over on kittykill’s blog. Jenny’s hinting at some exciting future developments! Check it out.
Tutorial: Ribbon Alstroemeria
Oh, my goodness. Look what Susan Elliott has done now! She has come up with a way to make these accurate (but tiny) Alstroemeria from ribbon, perfect for adding to a CQ project. And she lets us peek over her shoulder…
Free chart: Fall trees needlepoint
The chart for this beautiful fall needlepoint project, Breezes through the Treezes, is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog. Get the chart. And don’t miss Cheryl’s tips for working with the patterns available from…
Free chart: Fall trees needlepoint
The chart for this beautiful fall needlepoint project, Breezes through the Treezes, is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog. Get the chart. And don’t miss Cheryl’s tips for working with … Read More...
Tutorial: Organza carnation
The ribbon-flower techniques of Hifa (elisi dunyamiz blog) are new to me but very accessible. I especially love the blooms she creates from organza ribbon. Take a look at this carnation, for example. Gorgeous! Want to make one? See Hifa’s tutorial.
Eye candy from Meri
You already know about the gorgeous embroidery created by Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog. But if you haven’t visited her blog lately, you should pay her a visit. These hydrangeas are just a few of the tasty bits of eye candy…
New Halloween patterns from Badbird
Be sure to check out Andrea Zuill’s new set of Halloween embroidery patterns. They’re more likely to make you say “awwwww” than “eeeeeeeeek,” although there are a few semi-scary skellies in there. You can get all five pattern sheets for…
New Halloween patterns from Badbird
Be sure to check out Andrea Zuill‘s new set of Halloween embroidery patterns. They’re more likely to make you say “awwwww” than “eeeeeeeeek,” although there are a few semi-scary skellies in there. You can get all five pattern sheets … Read More...
How to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine video by Amy Karol
Amy Karol made a cute video on how to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine and what was within arms reach. Pop on over to her blog The Angry Chicken to watch it. And if you are…
How to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine video by Amy Karol
Amy Karol made a cute video on how to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine and what was within arms reach. Pop on over to her blog The Angry Chicken to watch it. And if you … Read More...
Book Review: Embellishment Handbook
Karen Buck, the Cincinnati Scrapbook Examiner, has posted a review of Sherry Steveson’s new book, The Scrapbooker’s Embellishment Handbook. Click here to go to review. For two other reviews click here and here.
Make Your Own Marzipan
I’m always searching for an alternative to fondant that actually tastes good, and while I’ve worked with marzipan before, I’ve never tried to make it myself. Find a recipe and how-tos HERE at the cookie shop.
Scrap Aert: Another Ali Edwards Class Giveaway
Write. Click. Scrapbook. is giving away a place in Ali Edwards’ Yesterday and Today class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. Entries close at 8pm PST. Click here to go to giveaway.
Giveaway: Pink Persimmon Stamps
image by Pink Persimmon
Recently I posted about a fun stamp company called Pink Persimmon, they carry wonderful whimsical stamps with a great old fashion feel to them. To celebrate their new design team Pink Persimmon is having a giveaway, visit…
Scrap Alert: Online Class Give Away!!
Stacy Julian just announced the 2010 Expert Teachers at Big Picture Scrapbooking, and is giving away a place to AliE’s Yesterday & Today class. Click below to enter. Hurry! Entries close at noon!
Scrap Alert: Online Class Give Away!!
Stacy Julian just announced the 2010 Expert Teachers at Big Picture Scrapbooking, and is giving away a place to AliE’s Yesterday & Today class. Click below to enter. Hurry! Entries close at noon!