Eric Carle is one of my very favorite children book authors. I love his vibrant illustrations and simple story lines that include a life lesson.
Carle’s books are timeless and great to use in the classroom, which is why I … Read More...
PCAGOE Valentine Scavenger Hunt
The PCAGOE, or Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy, has announced a Valentine Scavenger Hunt! (along with a lovely selection of heart art from its members!) The hunt will be taking place from February 6 to 12, you can … Read More...
Buttons go from plain to pizzazz
Hannah at knick knacks & ric rac has a great idea to give your buttons some extra flair. She combines two plain buttons to make one two-toned button. Not only do you get a high-end look without the high-end price, … Read More...
Doodling in Chicken Scratch Embroidery
In response to SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge, Conni of The Scoop, Score and Deal blog has been churning out amazing chickenscratch experiments. See them all on Conni’s blog. And if you enlarge the photos, you can see Conni’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s apron and chef hat
Here’s a project that every budding little cook will love – an apron and a chef’s hat to match. Make them with this tutorial offered by Michael Miller fabrics, and see what your child’s imagination will cook up next.
Check … Read More...
Digi freebie on the Shutterfly blog
Mindy Terasawa from Designer Digitals is giving away this cute kit over on the Shutterfly Blog. You can download the papers today, and check back later to get the rest of the elements.
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Giveaway Reminder
Just a reminder that the giveaway for Corel Painter Essentials ends midnight EST tonight! Leave a comment on the giveaway post to enter.
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GETTING THOSE HEARTS READY FOR VALENTINES
My annual computer surf for Valentine’s Day crochet patterns has revealed some great new finds for you this year. Most are free and can be worked up quite quickly. Here are my favorites:
I LOVE this idea! So easy and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy camera case
Amy a la Mode offers a tutorial for this cozy camera case. The quilting adds a little bit of padding to protect your camera, and the bound edge makes the shape POP. The case is sized for a Canon G10 … Read More...
Knit simple magazine is holding a contest
After being locked in my house yesterday in Ohio, I braved the foot of snow and went to the bookstore. I generally head straight for the magazine rack because they carry all the new knitting magazines. After scanning through many … Read More...
French Girl Knits by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
French Girl Knits, by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (who just friended me on facebook! How cool is that!!), known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, utilizes inventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in her … Read More...
Cool idea: Wallet made over with oilcloth
Kristin at GraceViolet shows how she gave her plastic wallet/organizer a makeover with a bit of oilcloth. She was able to slip the oilcloth in under the existing binding and then restitch. Get the details at her blog. I’m … Read More...
Book Review – Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects
Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects by Jacqueline Myers-Cho
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (January 2, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611370
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611377
Jacqueline Myers-Cho is an award-winning mixed-media artist who’s been showing and selling her work … Read More...
COOL Crochet GIFT FOR A YOUNG BOY – Tool belt
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It’s really hard, IMO, to find cute, easy patterns to make for young boys. Of course, there are always the camouflage caps, mittens, and afghans – but what after that? I ran across this tool belt a mom made … Read More...
Key to my heart!
Hi Everyone:
Create a fun Valentine home decor as a gift in a snap!
Tracy Pounds created a fun tutorial on how to use metal, and [tag]stamping [/tag]to create a fun canvas project and frame.
More instructions on the blog … Read More...
Key to my heart!
Hi Everyone:
Create a fun Valentine home decor as a gift in a snap!
Tracy Pounds created a fun tutorial on how to use metal, and [tag]stamping [/tag]to create a fun canvas project and frame.
More instructions on the blog … Read More...
Read It: D is for Dancing Dragon
Picture books are appropriate for any age-from birth on up. And they make great introductions to mini-lessons. Read a picture book to the whole class, go over a correlating concept as a class, then have the students work individually to … Read More...
Add seam allowances the easy way
If you draft your own patterns or trace them out of a magazine, you’ll probably need to add your own seam allowances. Off the Cuff shows an easy way to do just this using your sewing machine. Get the details.
PrinceDesignUK soap dishes
I love the bird dishes available in PrinceDesignUK’s shop. Pressed with vintage lace, the intricate dishes are perfect for soap and would be a beautiful addition to most bathrooms. Also available are plainer birds with heart shaped feathers, as … Read More...
Theresa Honeywell’s lace tattoos and other bada**itude
I’m so in love with these tattoos made out of lace created by Theresa Honeywell. Aren’t they glorious? I’m having this feeling like I better buy one now before she is so famous that I can’t afford it even … Read More...