Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels
Head over to Lil Blue Boo to see how to make these attractive floor pillows from bath towels. You can use a hand towel to make a smaller accent pillow. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels
Head over to Lil Blue Boo to see how to make these attractive floor pillows from bath towels. You can use a hand towel to make a smaller accent pillow. Get the how-to.
Online class: Art for Quilters
Image from Quilt University
Visit the Quilt University catalog and browse through their online class schedule. I found one I want to take, Art for Quilters taught by fiber artist Marilyn Belford. Starts Aug 14, 4 lessons $36 USD
Description:
Learn how you can…
Inspiration: Beach quilt
Image from Wild Onion
This is my favorite section of Wild Onion’s Beach quilt (a client made the top, she is stitching all three layers together). Go here to see the entire quilt. Her whimsical way with a longarm makes this quilt lively and fun. Via…
Top 10 Craft Blogs
This week I was contacted to write a top 10 craft blogs list at blogs.com as a guest writer.
It was really hard to narrow down my list to just 10 but I added a few of my must-reads and … Read More...
Hazardous essential oils guide
Aroma Web has a very helpful guide to hazardous essential oils. Some essential oils should not be used without oversight from a certified aromatherapist, if even that. If you are new to aromatherapy, check out the guide to familiarize yourself…
Cheetos Lip Balm?
Cheetos Lip Balm?
Hmmm… Edible crafts that shouldn’t be: Cheetos Lip Balm, Colgate frozen entrees, Burger King fragrance. See more product failures here, at mental floss.
DIY Drink Umbrellas
I love this idea from ALL YOU. You can match your cocktail’s adornment with the rest of your party. Find the how-tos for crafting your own cocktail umbrellas HERE.
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Book Review – Fantastic popups and paper puppets
This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing!
… Read More...“Festive Zebra” is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini.
Fantastic popups and paper puppets from Crankbunny
This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing!
“Festive Zebra” is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini.
Norma V…
Giveaway: Kenner Road Kit
Today is giveaway day at Write.Click.Scrapbook! Up for grabs is the June kit from Kenner Road. Just go to the blog and answer the question in the comments as directed. Entries close tonight at 9 pm PST. Go to giveaway.
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Wallpaper is not just for walls- old tins get in on the action
I love to recycle wallpaper from discontinued wallpaper sample books and Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club has posted a great project that not only re-purposes wallpaper but old tins. It’s a recycling twofer! When you’re over there checkin’ out … Read More...
Wallpaper is not just for walls- old tins get in on the action
I love to recycle wallpaper from discontinued wallpaper sample books and Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club has posted a great project that not only re-purposes wallpaper but old tins. It’s a recycling twofer! When you’re over there checkin’ out the…
Paper Flower Tutorial
Julie Balzer of Balzer Designs has posted this tutorial for making an artsy paper flower. She used newspaper, but if you;re concerned about using archival items you can substitute book paper or scrapbook papers. Go to tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is a…
Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go
Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Similar projects are a Draughtsman’s Pouch Art Tote and a Child’s Activity Bag with crayon pockets.
The kids can take their coloring with them with these … Read More...