Here’s a pretty little project from Stampington and Company combining canvas, Gelatos and stamps for a mixed media wall hanging.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Muslin Bags
Washi Tape is so trendy right now I’m not surprised someone has come out with stamps that look like washi tape. Vanessa Spencer has used them with Staz- On Ink to stamp up some fun muslin fabric bags. Visit Stampington … Read More...
Project: Accordion Fold Book
I love the romantic look of this handmade accordion book, reminds me of Jane Austen! Alexandra from Art Scrap and More created this beautiful book using paper, stamps, fabric and a few embellishments. What a lovely way to display photos!… Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Bag
This stamped muslin bag is such a lovely idea with so many possibilities, a cute make up bag, perfect for giving a gift in, small travel bag, etc. Find out how to stamp and color your own fabric bag over … Read More...
Fabric Canvas Art
This project is perfect for those pieces of fabric that aren’t big enough to make sew anything from, but too big to scrap. Stretch them over canvas for a pretty and bold statement. See the post here — Home Decorating … Read More...
The truth about cheap fabric
Maddie of Domestic Anarchy delivered a swift kick to a friend’s ego by telling her the truth about fabric inequality passing on the adage “good fabric costs good money”. It so happened the friend was lovingly stroking some of her … Read More...
How to Make Felt & Silk Fabric Flowers for Home Decor
Twin sisters Kim and Kris hosts of “The Diy Dish” had “The Double-Take Challenge!” The idea was that each of them would have to come up with their own project that involved two things; “fabric flowers” they decided the fabric … Read More...
Craftsy’s BOM and fabric giveaway
Planning to join Craftsy’s 2013 Free Quilt Block of the Month series? If you sign up through a special link at So Sew Easy by January 31st, you’ll be entered to win $100 of Robert Kaufman fabrics. That’s exciting! Go … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Portrait
First off let me start by saying for the last two years my favorite paper crafting tool has been my Silhouette SD. I was one of those stampers that wanted to try an electronic die cutting machine but wasn’t sure … Read More...
How to make melted flowers
If you are looking to make some embellishments pop on over to the blog Reincarnated for the full tutorial on how to make recycled fabric flowers. There is a great tip on how to hold the fabric while melting!
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
Rachel at Imagine Gnats has a tutorial for stamping on fabric using your own carved stamps, check it out here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
Fall Fabric Leaves {a Tutorial}
Nature supplies us with stunning colors in the fall and we love to use her as an example and then take the beauty one step farther. Trish hosts “Uncommon” along with her sister-in-law Bonnie share their love of sewing, decorating, … Read More...
“PEZ Felt letter Pillow Tutorial”
Bethany lives in Dubuque, IA and hosts her blog “Finding Pins and Needles” is sharing her “PEZ Pillow Tutorial” with us. Bethany’s four year old son is absolutely obsessed with PEZ dispensers, he has 30+ and his collection is always … Read More...
Tip: Use a Stamp as a Sewing Pattern
Isn’t this stitched and embellished monogram so pretty!? But what does it have to do with stamping? Well, Mae Armstrong used a PSA monogram stamp as a pattern for her sewing, isn’t that so clever? This idea would work with … Read More...
Fabric crush on for Storyboek 2
I thought I loved the first Storyboek fabric collection by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, then I saw Storyboek 2, released in June. Shown here, is a swatch of Patchwork. I’ve fallen hard. This would be divine in a baby … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tissue Case
I love seeing stamping used on something other than paper! This fabulous tissue holder is made from stamped fabric. It’s perfect for tossing in your purse, you can even stamp it to match your purse! Find directions from Karin over … Read More...
Rosette Quote Wreath
As you might imagine, I receive a LOT of emails with suggestions for what I should feature. Wreaths are one of those types of projects that have a variety of different designs, but I prefer to feature the ones I … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, … Read More...
My new craft column in the Chicago Tribune!
I know that I’m usually tooting other peoples’ horns on this blog, but today I’m tootin’ my own! I have a new monthly craft column with The Chicago Tribune and my first project debuted on their site today. It will … Read More...