Jill from Living My Simple Life shows how she transformed a dog food bag into this messenger bag. The strong graphic elements of the dog food bag give the messenger a hip, edgy look. Want to make one yourself? Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Messenger from recycled dog food bag
Jill from Living My Simple Life shows how she transformed a dog food bag into this messenger bag. The strong graphic elements of the dog food bag give the messenger a hip, edgy look. Want to make one yourself? Go to her…
The making of a beaded thistle
Susan Elliott of Plays With Needles tells us a bit about how she created this spectacular thistle. Yes, that’s a penny at its center. You’ll enjoy reading about the meaning behind this Bead Journal Project. See the post.
Tutorial: Make a pinwheel to store your pins
pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins. It’s easier than it looks! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from pompom rouge]
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Tutorial: Make a pinwheel to store your pins
pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins. It’s easier than it looks! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from pompom rouge]
[via Whipup]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, pinwheel, pincushion, pin
Free chart: Tiny sneakers
Oh, how I love Cross Me Not‘s teeny tiny cross-stitch patterns. Here’s a new one, free for your personal use: bitty sneakers! Get the chart.
Free chart: Tiny sneakers
Oh, how I love Cross Me Not’s teeny tiny cross-stitch patterns. Here’s a new one, free for your personal use: bitty sneakers! Get the chart.
Giveaway for tatting-lovers
Rush over to The Tarnished Tatter and enter Heather’s Mystery Tatting Contest. You stand to win…um…well, that’s a mystery, too — but you know it will be something wonderful! Go to the blog to enter.
Survey and Giveaway
Have you been using the Daily Inspirations we’ve been posting about each month? If so you can respond to Jill’s survey, and be entered for a chance to win the Cosmo Cricket Collection shown above! Entries for the gieaway end…
Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences … Read More...
Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences from…
MORE UP-CYCLING
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas … Read More...
MORE UP-CYCLING
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas for this than holding clothes pins. How about a diaper holder, lingerie holder, or plastic bag ‘dispenser’?
Here’s another…
Squaring up blocks the wrong way
- Image by YCMT
Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read … Read More...
Squaring up blocks the wrong way
- Image by YCMT
Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read the article, The Hall of Squaring Shame! to…
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim for Sewing
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Instructables]
Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Instructables]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, refashion, denim, jeans, cutting, recycled
Tutorial: Pressing a bag for professional results
Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lazy Girl Blog]
Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home!
by Corrine Sinclair
Want to make some cute as can be ladybug beads? Click here for the tutorial on Squidoo!
Technorati Tags: tutorial, squidoo, polymer clay ladybug beads
Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]