From the creative mind of super crafty Diane Gilleland at Craft Stylish, comes this fun jewelry project. Using recycled magazine paper and a lowtemp glue gun, you can make a multitude of these cute pinwheels in no … Read More...
Thread tension demystified
Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions. How do you know when your thread tension is correct? How do you know when it is not? More importantly, how do you fix it? The Sewing Republic … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller
I have a feeling the soon-to-be-released Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller is gonna be wildly popular. You can get a sneak peek at it here at Making it Fun. In addition to showing you a peek from … Read More...
Luv x2 Valentine Card!
Morning Ladies:
This year I’ve decided I will get everything done before the event at least 2 weeks..
In my family we exchange valentine’s card. I created this Tag for my mom.
She always tell me I luv x2..
I … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s apron
This free apron pattern offered by Sew Liberated is designed with a child in mind. With elastic in the neckband and waist ties attaching with velcro at the side, it’s easy for a child to put this apron one and … Read More...
New KnitNet Is Out!
I ran across KnitNet around the middle of last year. It’s an online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year for a very modest price. You get 5 or 6 patterns in each issue (this current issue has socks, scarves … Read More...
Fused Glass Heart Tile.
Christine of Designs by Christine blog made this Valentine tile and asks her readers: What should it be? Valentines Day IS coming. Thanks for the reminder, Christine! I like it displayed just as it is. I think it should be … Read More...
New Polymer Clay Guild for ArtFire Members!
ArtFire is one of several new venues offering artists and crafters a place to sell their handmade goods. They have recently launched their Guilds feature, which gives artists with something in common, whether that be materials or location, a place … Read More...
Sweet Jewelry
Sweet jewelry from Jelly's Edible Wearables.
WEIRD CROCHET
It’s funny what people will spend their time and money on. Some really weird crochet projects are on the internet. Look what I ran across: Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween … Read More...
YuYu Art Adorable Felts
These adorable little dolls are made of 100% Australia superfine merino wool. I think the little green tea bag is absolutely delightful and it would be a great gift to give a green tea lover. The artist explains in the … Read More...
Book Review Handmade Paper Jewelry-40 Beautiful Projects to Make and Wear
Handmade Paper Jewelry: 40 Beautiful Projects to Make & Wear 
authors Heidi Borchers, Candance Liccione and Tiffany Windsor
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (March 28, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402722133
- ISBN-13: 978-1402722134
The authors of this book are sisters and … Read More...
Elegant White Card!
Hi Everyone:
Creating a monochromatic card is harder, as scrapbooker and cardmakers, we luv patterns and colours.
It’s always hard for me to stick to 1 colour only..
Eva Dobilas created this awesome card for the challenge using several different … Read More...
Glass Garden Art – Birdbaths
You’ve seen the glass sink basins and you’ve seen glass gazing balls in gardens. Now you can have a glass butterfly feeder. Glorious Glass Garden on Etsy has them in all colors and styles!
Tutorial: Sew this Coffee Cozy
Keep your hands wrapped around a warm cuppa without burning them. House on Hill Road offers this free pattern for a coffee cozy. I love the big button closure. Make one – your fingers will thank you.
These cup … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bias tape – no gadgets necessary!
The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape … Read More...
Felt heart shaped kitchen mitt tutorial
You’ll find a complete pictorial tutorial of the heart-shaped felted kitchen oven mitts, on the Liz’s Felt Café blog. These mitts are not only a practical Valentine gift, but can be dressed up after their wet felted the with … Read More...
Free Pattern: Rag doll for your little one
Make Baby Stuff offers a free pattern for a rag doll. The embroidered face, yarn hair, and cloth body ensure a soft doll perfect for snuggling. Use different prints and patterns to give this little dolly a unique personality. Get … Read More...
Make a Rainbow Cake
Learn how to make a rainbow cake.
This wreath has a sweet little surprise…
Have you spotted it? There, nestled among the lovely flowers and leaves? I’ll give you a hint – it’s in the lower left corner, and absolutely adorable. Found it yet?
There’s a wee little pod baby hiding in that wreath! … Read More...