I let out a little squeal when I saw this little fabric house posted by ReFabulous. She received it from a swap, the lucky girl. This little house is fully embellished with buttons, shutters, and even a little surprise on … Read More...
Dollhouse Lilly Flower Tutorial Video
There is a new video tutorial of how to make a dollhouse Lilly flower arrangement up at Garden of Imagination’s YouTube channel. The instructions are easy to follow, the result is lovely, and I find it absolutely charming that she … Read More...
Vendors! Time to apply for Bust’s Spring Flig Craftacular Fair
Yep, Spring is in the air.. sort of. And it’s time to start applying for the Spring Indie Craft Fairs. There are many good ones and I hear that the Bust Magazine Craftacular is …er spectacular.
The show is May … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided rag rug
When I was a kid, we had several braided rag rugs that my great-great-aunt had made. I remember being taken with all the colors and the bumpy texture. The Moda Bake Shop now has a tutorial for you to make … Read More...
The Ubiquitous Yoo-Hoo Cocktail
Make a yoo-hoo martini.
Haydria Perfumery
Haydria Perfumery makes beautiful vintage perfumes inspired by the 1930s-1960s. Haydria offers eight fragrances in solid perfume compacts, brass perfume lockets, and atomizers that are sure to add beauty to your vanity table. The solid perfume comes in such lovely … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple baby quilt
Check the Martha Stewart site for a tutorial (including a video) on making a simple, whole-cloth baby quilt. Quick and easy, yet handmade and personal. See the tute.
Many thanks to whip up blog for pointing out this resource.
Pink Glass Tutorial for Lampwork
Just released yesterday, a new online tutorial by Kandice Seeber. Glass Color Families: Pinks.
Pink is one of the hardest colors to tackle in lampworking. First, it’s hard to find a shade of pink that isn’t washed out and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring pouch with strap
The Orange Flower Sketchbook drawstring pouch is a beautifully designed accessory featuring a pieced body with delicate embroidery details. The addition of a carrying strap enhances its usability, making it a practical yet stylish item. To create this pouch, follow … Read More...
Whoppin CQ giveaway
In honor of her 100th post, Cathy of Crazy by Design blog is giving away a whoppin pack of crazy-quilting goodies. The stash so far includes 20 pieces of fancy fabrics, mostly vintage lace, new paisley lace, a cross-stitched rose … Read More...
MANY GOODIES – ALL IN ONE PLACE
There have been times when I’ve scoured the internet – after having scoured my local craft stores – for certain crochet supplies or accessories. It’s so frustrating to NEED a specific item and not be able to find it!
I … Read More...
A polymer Clay Giveaway!
Debbi Garrity at Polymer Clay Ponderings is hosting a giveaway now through March 5. Wouldn’t you love to own this adorable canvas with a sweet polymer clay angel? Go visit her blog and leave her a comment, you can find … Read More...
Glass Art Sculpture from Murano
It might be a little hard to see from the glare on the window but once you get past that you see the incredible figurines made of glass. I found this while surfing the internet at travelblog.org. If you … Read More...
Easy Cookie Bouquets
Easy cookie bouquets from store-bought cookies.
Tutorial: Faux corrugated with a twin needle
You can make a faux corrugated texture with a twin needle. CraftStylish shows you how in this tutorial for a reusable corrugated coffee sleeve. Get the tutorial.
Australian Felting Artist Jill of (Maisy and Alice)
Jill lives in Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Australia with her husband and has two daughters (Maisy and Alice) the name of her ETSY shop.
Jill has superb felting designs in her shop. I was blown away by her original creative … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a boys’ cap
With so many sewing projects focused on girlie things, I’m always pleased to find a tutorial that shows a little sewing love to the boys. The Eddie Cap, designed by Irene of Mushroom Villagers, is one such project. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Pull over bib from a hand towel
When my daughter was a baby, our most reached-for bibs were ones made from a towel that slid over her head. No velcros, no ties, just pulled right over her head. Threads of Mine shows how to make these super … Read More...
Giveaway: Japanese charm pack
The weekly giveaway at Bee Square blog is this pack of 18 4-inch squares of new Japanese fabrics. Go to the blog to enter.
Free tea time design from Di
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited is treating us to another sweet – and free! – design. She says Tea Time is perfect for
- printing onto fabric for embroidery or quilting
- making beautiful cards
- making gorgeous gift-wrap paper
- decoupaging for