This find speaks to me! I absolutely love earthtone colors and this set of glass beads has a richness that you can’t deny. Graciebeads is the artist and you will see more of her creations at her web site too. Gorgeous browns,…
Tutorial: Make an apron from a pillowcase in 10 minutes
Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an apron from a pillowcase in 10 minutes
Betz White shows how to make this apron from a pillowcase. It takes only 10 minutes! Get the tutorial.
[via Whip Up]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, pillowcase, apron, refashion, upcycle
Make Better Coffee
Find a list of tricks and tips to squeeze out (or filter? or press?) all the flavor you possibly can from your coffee from Brownie Points HERE. As a coffee addict, I had to post on this, of course. Found via…
Tutorial: Photos to embroidery
I’m back from a throwdown with a respiratory virus, and I’ve got a backlog of rockin needlework news. I’ll catch you up as quickly as I can.
First up, Laura of Duo Fiberworks walks us through the steps she followed to compose a portrait…
Today’s Find: Boro Flower Pendants
Part of what I like to do for you, the reader, is show you works of art and interesting glass pieces as well as exposing you to artists and studios that you might not have of heard of before.
Look … Read More...
Today’s Find: Boro Flower Pendants
Part of what I like to do for you, the reader, is show you works of art and interesting glass pieces as well as exposing you to artists and studios that you might not have of heard of before.
Look at…
Tutorial: Tea clutch from The Object Project
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for a most unique clutch. For the surface embellishment, she folded fabric circles. She used a tea cup saucer as a template for the circles, thus the name, “Tea Clutch.” Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea clutch from The Object Project
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for a most unique clutch. For the surface embellishment, she folded fabric circles. She used a tea cup saucer as a template for the circles, thus the name, “Tea Clutch.” Get the how-to…
Lookie what she made: Backpack from overalls!
I love this refashion project that Jenny posted over at Wardrobe Refashion. She repurposed a pair of overalls that her son had outgrown and a knit turtleneck into a very cool backpack. Check out the straps – they’re the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Backpack from overalls!
I love this refashion project that Jenny posted over at Wardrobe Refashion. She repurposed a pair of overalls that her son had outgrown and a knit turtleneck into a very cool backpack. Check out the straps - they’re the back…
Free download from Ali E
Ali E is offering up this free word art download as part of her most recent Weekend Creative project. Read all about the project and get the download on her blog.
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Free download from Ali E
Ali E is offering up this free word art download as part of her most recent Weekend Creative project. Read all about the project and get the download on her blog.
Technorati Tags: scrapbooking, hybrid, download
Online tools for scrapbookers
I’ve compiled a list of online tools that I have come across that are very useful for scrapbookers.
Photo Editing
Picnik : read more about it in this post
Photoshop Express: the online version of Photoshop
Round the corners of … Read More...
Online tools for scrapbookers
I’ve compiled a list of online tools that I have come across that are very useful for scrapbookers.
Photo Editing
Picnik : read more about it in this post
Photoshop Express: the online version of Photoshop
Round the corners of your photos with EZ Rounded Corners
Text…
ISO of Masculin Papers
Hi Everyone:
Recently my DH had surgery and being the scrapper that I am , I captured every moment. Now I’m looking for paper recommendation to preserve those cherished memories.
Please leave me links..of your fav paper or store.
Thanks,
Maggie
…Crafty Feast Indie Craft Fair – SC (US)
Crafty Feast is an independent, juried craft fair that is happening in conjunction with the Ribs and Renaissance festival in the Eau Claire neighborhood of Columbia, SC on May 30, 2009. Up-and-coming local designers will feature handmade crafts at Hyatt Park from…
Tutorial: Make a string quilt block

Image from Film in the Fridge
Ashley of Film in the Fridge web site made this wonderful quilt by sewing together string quilt blocks. It’s a great piecing method for using up your scraps.
Rachel of Rachel Griffith blog shows how to make a simple string quilt block. She…
Tool: Metric Conversion Calculator

Image from united notions
Moda Fabric shares this handy converter.
Example 36 inches = 91 centimeters. Go here to use online tool.
Ten Two Studios Bamboo Domino Giveaway & Pendant Tutorial
Be sure to enter the Ten Two Studios bottlecap & bamboo tile giveaway. I’ll be picking the lucky winner on May 30th! Ten Two Studios has a bamboo pendant tutorial on their website, if you win this giveaway you can make some…