Whosies & Whatnots has created a pattern for her Pocket People. These little softies are sized just right to fit in a child’s hand. Their shape is simple, but when made from different fabrics and stitched with different expressions they … Read More...
Inspiration: Judy Hartman
Wow. After seeing what Judy Hartman is doing with applique, I’m going to have to find another name for the fiddly piddling I do. Just look at this portrait of her daughter, Kate, with their cat, Kristy. Judy says,
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Free Plastic Canvas chart: Horned Owl
My heart leaps a little when I discover a chart for a plastic canvas project that is cool and useful. FreePatterns.com is sharing the chart for this perky horned owl (designed by Alida Macor) that would make a great … Read More...
Tropical Nut Milk Bath recipe
Tropical Nut Milk Bath from Make Your Cosmetics
by HTN President Donna Maria
This simple yet refreshing recipe smells heavenly in a soothing bath soak and, since it contains no oil, it does not leave a ring around the tub. … Read More...
Charming single block quilt
Showcase those large prints. Jamie from Pretty Ditty did it in this quilt by using a single block in the middle and going from there. She used the pattern Charming Log Cabin. Pretty!
Tutorial: Bead curtain with a modern twist
The bead curtain goes from groovy to modern with this project by Moda Bake Shop. Long strands of plastic beads are replaced by ribbons of fabric (from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), of course) with wooden beads strung here … Read More...
Glass Cabochon Molds from Delphi
This glass cabochon mold from Delphi Glass provides the perfect vehicle for creating cabs out of frit or glass.
These molds have intrigued me for a while now. I’ve wanted to try something like this for my own jewelry pieces … Read More...
Surprise book giveaway for the UK only! Simple Needlefelt by Jayne Emerson
Jayne Emerson, the author of this book has graciously consented to give one of her copies of “Simple Needlefelt” for this giveaway. She lives in the UK and we all realize that shipping out of our country is not that … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of kids’ pants
Making a pair of pants for your infant or small child is actually very easy. Just a couple of seams and an elastic casing and baby’s got a new pair of pants. Find out how with this tutorial from Balancing … Read More...
Science and ice cream
Matter was a unit in the science curriculum that I taught. Teaching about solids, liquids, and gases involves lots of experiments and hands on learning. Every year as a culminating activity for the unit, we would make ice cream in … Read More...
Cast Glass Light Domes
I love these cast glass light domes. Cast glass is made by pouring molten glass into a mold. I just know that this photo doesn’t do them justice. I’m not sure if it’s the process or the glass that was … Read More...
Plate it forward – Interesting!
Okay this isn’t exactly my style… but I do remember giving my teachers a plate of chocolate chip cream cheese cookies every Christmas and it would have been cute to make a little plate cover. The aesthetic of saran wrap … Read More...
Tutorial: Two colored A-line skirt from recycled tees
CraftStylish shows how to make this two-colored a-line skirt using recycled T-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a silly monster puppet from an old sweater
Old sweaters get reborn as silly monster puppets in this tutorial by Dabbled. These look like so much fun to make! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Child’s wallet from upcycled denim
Balancing Everything shares a tutorial for making this child’s wallet using upcycled denim. But don’t let the kids have all the fun – make one for yourself as well! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more re-fashion patterns? … Read More...
A Lovely Bouquet!
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Originally uploaded by verdevescica
I found this unusual and lovely floral necklace in the photostream of Flickr userVerdsvescica. This is a fantastic use of the transfer technique!
June 2009 edition of Polymer Cafe
The June edition of Polymer Cafe has achieved a very nice variety of projects!
There’s the unique use of a polymer clay covered ostrich egg to create a hot air balloon by Laura Schiller, the intriguing and personal mixed media … Read More...
Altoid Tin Candle
Traveling this spring, and want to bring along your favorite scents? Grab an old Altoid tin and revamp it into a candle, using the tutorial from Design Sponge that takes you from revamping the outside to getting your favorite scents … Read More...
Kids!
So, my daughter is in serious trouble. She calls and says, “Go to this yardsale. They have TONS of yarn”, she says. “More yarn than I’ve ever seen in one place, ever!” She recants. “It’s your heaven”, she teases, “your … Read More...
Tied Quilt
Spring cleaning time is upon us, and while you’re clearing out your craft room, you’l surely come across fabric that you’ve been stashing away for the perfect project. And if you haven’t used it in at least six months, your … Read More...