Here’s a fun and easy way to dress up a boring photo frame mat. Eat Sleep Make has directions for carving a simple geometric shaped stamp, perfect for adding some pizzazz to any project.
-Heather
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Guest Post: Crafty, Creative, Contemporary Cross Stitch!
Cross stitch is woven through time; for hundreds of years this versatile form of embroidery has captured the imaginations of generations from its humble beginnings teaching little girls the art of household sewing in Ye Olde Eastern Europe to the … Read More...
Blackwork Fill Pattern
Here’s another fun blackwork project from Imaginesque. There’s so much you can do with these little charts – fill in a background or just fill up a bookmark or small ornament. Play around with a fun floss. There are two … Read More...
Blackwork Motif
I really enjoy blackwork style embroidery and over at Imaginesque, you can find all sorts of blackwork motifs to stitch up and enjoy. There are all sorts of hand embroidery motifs posted there to so if you enjoy that sort … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey flutter top
Jen & Shannon from eat.sleep.MAKE. guest blog at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a drapey flutter top. A handpainted geometric design makes it even more awesome. Go to their tutorial.
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Recycled Bottle Party Lanterns
Are you surprised to learn that these pretty party lanterns were made from empty plastic bottles? I was! I found a fun tutorial for making these thrifty beauties over at Craftbits.com. They were created by Ama, author of … Read More...
A Crafty Obsession {Cre8time Challenge}
As you may know, I’ve been taking part in a challenge sponsored by Cre8time and Michaels Craft Stores in which I was charged to spend an hour a day creating for eight days straight. I’m at the end of that … Read More...
Tackling the Crafty To-Do List {Cre8time Challenge}
When I sat down to create for the Cre8time blogger challenge I told you about the other day, I had a huge list of things I wanted to work on. That’s pretty natural given the huge amount of supplies I … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants
Tuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season. Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants. In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants. LOVE!! It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants. … Read More...
Wintry Blackwork Fill Pattern
Jeanne of Byrd’s Nest has created another great Blackwork pattern for us that will make a great winter-themed ornament if you stitch it the square shape she provides. It is a snowflake design that is evocative of winter’s chill. I … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Grayed Jade
This lovely inspiration board from Things Festive features a soft, fresh mint green with gray undertones that feels so modern yet serene and elegant. I especially love the stacked cake with geometric patterns!
Harvest Napkin Rings – Eat.Sleep.Make.
Eat.Sleep.Make. is always cooking up something crafty and wonderful and these Harvest Napkin Rings are no exception. This photo shows off my favorite part of these napkin rings–the fabulous fall colored geometric stamping on the old book pages. Perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Gauze swaddling blanket
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a simple gauze swaddling blanket. It’s as easy as cutting a square of fabric and hemming it up. She gives it some modern styling with a colorful geometric border design. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with tribal stamp design
Danielle from My Sparkle guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s skirt with a tribal stamped design. The skirt itself is a high waisted … Read More...
Summer Breeze Blackwork Project
Here’s a simple blackwork project you can complete in any floss color from Jeanne at Byrd’s Nest. If you’ve never tried blackwork, it’s a great way to get your first experience. Check out the blog post for a link to … Read More...
Tute: Sun + Sea patchwork messenger bag
Rachael of Imagine Gnats guest posts at Sew Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sun + Sea Patchwork Messenger Bag. It’s a perfect summertime accessory. Rachael even provides two options for the patchwork part of the bag – the … Read More...
Annie’s Jewelry
These pieces from Annie’s Jewelry are but a few of her polymer clay jewelry creations. Ann says making jewelry is her one “girly thing to do in a house of boys and motorcycles.” The pieces above show Ann’s use of … Read More...
Nathan’s Blackwork Teddy Bear
Blackwork is one of my favorite forms of embroidery. This teddy bear from JMD designs done up in blackwork is just too cute and cuddly to miss! Check it out.
Looking for more Blackwork style embroidery patterns and charts? Check … Read More...
Agi’s Quilty Cross Stitch Pattern
The incredibly talented Agi has graced us with yet another remarkable quilt-themed project that will spark your creativity. Prepare to be captivated as you embark on a stitching adventure that offers boundless possibilities. This time, Agi has gone above and … Read More...
Mother’s Days Picks
A few treats for Mother’s Day:
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| Southern Magnolia Necklace by Diaszabo | Mama and Baby Dragons by EnchantedGypsyDesigns |
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| Clay Family Pendant by Claycat | Mokume Gane Earrings by KDGArt |