Crafting a Green World shows how to make a pennant banner using scrap fabric. Get the tute!
[photo from Crafting a Green World]
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New FREE felting patterns
I love finding newest free felting patterns for you, my readers. These are all adorable and I love the “Make Mine a Double” bag and do plan on making it, what fun! Check out the freebies and knit, crochet and … Read More...
New FREE felting patterns
I love finding newest free felting patterns for you, my readers. These are all adorable and I love the “Make Mine a Double” bag and do plan on making it, what fun! Check out the freebies…
Tutorial: Panties from an old t-shirt
If you’ve got an old t-shirt (or some scraps of knit) and a yard of stretch elastic laying around, you’ve got the material you need to make a pair of panties. Belle and Burger shows how. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Panties from an old t-shirt
If you’ve got an old t-shirt (or some scraps of knit) and a yard of stretch elastic laying around, you’ve got the material you need to make a pair of panties. Belle and Burger shows how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Belle and Burger]
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New Release: Stampin’ Up!
Stampin’ Up has released their brand new 2009-2010 catalog and idea book today. Find a consultant near you or shop on-line at their website. You can even view the new catalog on-line.
-Heather
New Release: Stampin’ Up!
image by Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up has released their brand new 2009-2010 catalog and idea book today. Find a consultant near you or shop on-line at their website. You can even view the new catalog on-line.
-Heather
Video tutorial: Adding feet to a purse
Purse feet help protect the bottom of your purse from wear and tear. Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert feet when you make your own purses. View the tutorial.
[graphic from You SEW, Girl!]
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Etsy Find: Sweet Lollipop Shop
I found the super cute Sweet Lollipop Shop on etsy via flickr after posting my own, horribly-lame-in-comparison lollies (seen here). The shop offers every lollipop shape imaginable for every occasion imaginable. A miniscule sweet sampling: this little piggy, a VW … Read More...
Etsy Find: Sweet Lollipop Shop
I found the super cute Sweet Lollipop Shop on etsy via flickr after posting my own, horribly-lame-in-comparison lollies (seen here). The shop offers every lollipop shape imaginable for every occasion imaginable. A miniscule sweet sampling: this little piggy, a VW bug,…
Tutorial: Tote bag from a kid’s shirt
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to upcycle a kid’s t-shirt into a tote bag. If you use a patriotic themed shirt, you’ll get a bag perfect for collecting candy at a 4th of July parade. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote bag from a kid’s shirt
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to upcycle a kid’s t-shirt into a tote bag. If you use a patriotic themed shirt, you’ll get a bag perfect for collecting candy at a 4th of July parade. Go to the tutorial.
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Avocado butter properties
Avocado Butter properties from Oils by Nature
Avocado Butter
(Persea Gratissima)
Persea meaning avocado or alligator pear; Gratissima mean very pleasing or agreeable.
Avocados will not ripen while still attached to the tree! If picked full grown, the fruit will ripen within 1-2 weeks at…
Tutorial: Kasuthi embroidery
You’ll love the guest tutorial on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Jayashree walks us through the Indian embroidery technique known as Kasuthi, a geometric style that results in lovely works such as this one. Get the tute.
More inspiration from Ivory Blush Roses
This is an Altoid tin. No, really! Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses beautifies everything she touches, including household debris such as old CDs and Altoid tins. Go see.
Inspiration: Samantha Fields
Holy mackeroly! Samantha Fields embroiders on walls! See Joetta Maue’s review of her work (and more photos!) on Hello Craft.
Embroidery challenge: Tiny flowers
Needlework Tips & Techniques not only demonstrates simple embroidery stitches for small flowers but also invites you to show off your practice composition. The site says,
Use my ideas, or come up with your own. Don’t worry about finding a pattern,…
Giveaway: C. C. Designs
image by Christina Fischer and CC Designs
C.C. Designs stamps brought to you by All The Scraps has a sneak peek of their new July stamps and a chance for you to win one of their adorable new sets.
-Heather
…Bath jelly recipe
Bath Jelly Recipe - by Amy Vollmer
Ingredients:
1/2 cup melted transparent Melt & Pour base
2 cups water
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 oz Germaben II
Fragrance oil
3 or 4 colorants
3 or 4 small containers
Directions:
Pour envelope of gelatin into a bowl and set aside. …
Delicious Links
I always love The Kitchn’s “Delicious Links” collections, especially when I’m featured, tee hee. This week find this Lemon Balm and Verbena Mojito, a Cheese Tray Knife Set, an Oiled Beech Spice Rack and (my) colorful sandwich cookies.
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