Margo of “the impatient crafter” Has an excellent tutorial for “I Love to Create Recycled Denim Book Covers”! Follow her instructions and make a designer book cover for schoolbooks or a book you’re reading or maybe a sketch pad cover … Read More...
Winner of Zentangle book
Congratulations Liz, you are commenter 34, and have won the draw for a copy of the book, Tangle Stitches for Quilters and Fabric Artists: Relax, Meditate, and Create with Rhythmic Stitches, by Jane Monk. I will send you a … Read More...
Review and giveaway: Tangle Stitches book
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher to review. But as always, all opinions expressed here are 100 % my own.
Review: Step out with Tangle Stitches
Jane Monk is the teacher we all wish … Read More...
Winner of Felt-o-ween book giveaway
Congrats go out to Brooke H. of Winfield IL. Shi is the winner of a copy of Felt-o-Ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween!
Reuse old books, make a storage box
I have so many old books lying about that I don’t have the heart to throw away. Books from my Uni days, books that I cherish, but don’t read any more. It would be sad to throw them away!
Yet, … Read More...
How to make Modern Furniture from scratch
Easy! You get the book DIY Furniture 2 which is a brilliant book by Christopher Stuart and features 30 designs from some of the best designer furniture makers from around the world.
The best part? All the furniture designs are … Read More...
DIY Buzzing Mosquito Craft
While you might not like real mosquitoes, you can enjoy making your own pretend mosquito that really buzzes. The trick to making this little critter buzz is a simple drinking straw!
Dusty, from To the Moon and Back, came up … Read More...
Back-To-School Homework Notepads
Do you think a student would be more likely to remember to bring their homework home with them if they had a handy notepad like the one pictured here created by The Idea Room? How about if they actually got … Read More...
Chalkboard Notebook
I will freely admit that for some reason I am drawn to the traditional black and white composition books when I see them at the store. I have been known to put one or two in my cart for absolutely … Read More...
Felt Quiet Book Templates with Instructions
Claudia and Christie co-host “pops and podge” have some of the excellent ideas for crafting and their “Quiet Book” are so cute. They offer us “Tie the Laces” and “Let’s Do Some Laundry” and “Fishing” and “Tic Tac Toe” all … Read More...
Susan wins Stitch n’ Swap book
I have a winner for my contest for a free copy of the book Stitch ‘n Swap compiled by Jake Finch of GenQ magazine. It’s commenter number 73, Susan.
Congratulations newbie swapper; this is the perfect book for you to … Read More...
Burger Time Felt Busy Book Page tutorial
This “Burger Time Felt Busy Book Page” is a great educational toy for your children for summer rainy days or winter. It encourages pretend play, helps with coordination and color recognition. For a complete tutorial by Roberta of “mommy like … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Somerset Memories Magazine
There’s still time to enter to win the latest issue of Somerset Memories, click here to go to the original post and enter.
-Heather
Tutorial and Pattern: Felt Egg Design Book
I know just the little girl that would love this 🙂 Holly of “Chez Beeper Bebe” created this darling “Felt Egg Design Book” with a pocket to keep the pieces in; this will make an amazing gift for a child. … Read More...
Newsy: Stitched Style Blog Tour
The Stitched Style Blog Tour is underway. Today is Wild Olive’s turn and she’s hosting a giveaway just for the next few hours.
The author of Stitched Style, Amy Barickman is someone I’ve followed for … Read More...
Quiet Book Week – Noah’s Ark {Template}
Laura of “Laura Thoughts” has been blogging since 2006 and since then she now has a family and loves making thing for the kids; like this amazing “Quiet Book Week – Noah’s Ark {Template}” that any child would love. She … Read More...
Truly Amazing Book Cake
The amount of effort and painstaking detail that must have gone into making this cake is awe inspiring. It is not one of those cakes that are built by a celebrity chef – but a DIY’er’s passion and art combined … Read More...
Magazine Review: GreenCraft
Stampington and Company publishes all of my favorite magazines from Somerset Studio, Take Ten, Stamper’s Sampler, Sew Somerset and many more, they are the leaders in crafting magazines! I’ve even been honored to be published in several myself, finding my … Read More...
Projects: Holiday Cards and Layouts
Echo Park papers has a new idea booklet to download for free. Inside you’ll find 3 cards, 8 layouts and 7 altered projects for the holidays, click here to download. ( you’ll need to “check out” but it’s free)… Read More...
Book Review: Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars
Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars by Ayako Brodek
and Shannon Voight is a beautiful hard cover book containing 75 projects for making quilled, kirigami cut and paper folded origami projects. Inside you’ll find basic techniques, the tools you’ll need (most … Read More...