The small pyramid-shaped wristlet is a compact and practical accessory, perfect for when you only need to carry a few essentials, like keys, coins, or small makeup items. The wristlet design offers a stylish, hands-free solution, ideal for on-the-go convenience.… Read More...
Mail Storage Grates
For those living in older houses, you know that one of the first things to get updated in a room, unfortunately, are the heating grates. As the heating system is updated, it becomes almost necessary to update the outflow system … Read More...
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week
I admit I am somewhat biased in highlighting this blog, but I guarantee that it is full of inspiration. It Takes All Kinds is an inspirational blog written by an international group of scrapbookers from all walks of life. See … Read More...
Weddings on my mind! & a Giveaway!
Hi Everyone:
I’ve been having wedding on my mind ever since I saw the lovely digital kit from Lilys
Designs..
My friend Leah has created a wonderful wedding card using the kit 🙂
You can win the wedding kit The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an award ribbon
Plays with Needles shows how to make these awesome award ribbons. They’re made out of scrap ribbons and fabrics. She uses it (cut in half) as an embellishment for a purse, but you could also stitch a pin back … Read More...
Amigurumi Toys embellished with needle felting “Tutorial”
Armina of “Everything Amigurumi and Everything in Between”, has an interesting tutorial on her blog on using needle felting to embellish her sweet Amigurumi toys.
Armina is self-taught in knitting and crochet and she has been loving her craft for … Read More...
Sew a cover for your hot iron
Linda from Life, Quilts and a Cat Too shows how to make this hot iron cover. Use a cover like this to transport your iron to and from sewing circle meetings. Find out how to make one!
[via Field … Read More...
Cupcake Coin Purse Giveaway
Win a cupcake coin purse and support crafty bloggers.
Tutorial: Cameo brooch from vintage linens
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World has put together a tutorial for making an embroidered brooch in a cameo frame. In her tute, she recycles the usable part of a vintage hand-stitched piece. You could follow her lead; or you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a broken belt loop on your jeans
CraftStylish posts a very useful tutorial showing how to repair a broken belt loop on your jeans. This isn’t exactly fine textile art, but it’s an important sewing technique nonetheless. And think of all the fabric you can buy with … Read More...
Free chart: Stitch a burger
I’m dying to stitch this Heavenly Hamburger designed by Maria Diaz. You want to stitch it, too, don’t you? Luckily, the chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Yea! Get the chart.
MORE EASTER GOODIES
Here are a few more ideas for quick Easter goodies to crochet.
http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html
crochetmemories.com
How about an Easter Bonnet?
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Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and … Read More...
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures Book Review
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures
by Amy Hanna
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592535356
- ISBN-13: 978-1592535354
Like one perfect decadent chocolate truffle in a little gold box, this book luscious, rich, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a clutch from a placemat
With just a few seams, you can make a clutch from a placemat. Spool {} offers a tutorial to show you how. Get the tute.
[via Dollar Store Crafts.]
Celebrate Mardi Gras – DIY Party Ideas
Celebrate Mardi Gras with food.
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Jana Roberts Benzon of JRB Art & Design
Today we meet Jana Roberts of JRB Art & Design. She is an EXTRAORDINARY polymer clay artist. She creates these AMAZINGLY organic pieces that look like wild sea creatures. (pictured above). So lifelike, you want to gently hold one … Read More...
Pretty Dancing Spiral Earrings Tutorial
On Beading Daily, a sweet wirewrap tutorial named “Dancing Spiral“. Three sterling silver spirals done in plain, twisted and textured wires. I think these would look great done in mixed metals or in colored craft wire too. Free tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a draft stop shaped like a dog
This fabric dog is more than just a cute face. He’s also a draft stop to keep the cold air from sneaking in your house. You can sew one with a tutorial from CraftStylish. Get the tute!
looking for more … Read More...
Read up on zippers
BurdaStyle has an article about the wonderful invention we call the zipper. For instance, did you know that the original name for the zipper was “an Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure”? Read the artcile and become an expert on zipper trivia.
Treat Bowls
Happy Mundane posted these gorgeous treat bowls, made using old lampshade frames and leftover yarn, from camillahhalvorsen’s Etsy shop! I love this idea, and I “might” have so much yarn laying around it’s ridiculous. Makes me wonder what … Read More...