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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

“Lace Crown – Little Inspiration” plus 42 more

“Lace Crown – Little Inspiration” plus 42 more


Lace Crown – Little Inspiration

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 10:57 PM PDT

In need of a little fabulousness? Know someone who deserves a crown? Head over to Little Inspiration for instructions on how to make a darling little lace crown. Very easy, non time-consuming project with a fantastic end result! Use it to add that little extra touch of royalty to your everyday life, crafting queens and kings!…


Tutorial: A Rose Cane

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 08:42 PM PDT

"3D rose cane" Tutorial

Jumping right in with the cane tutorials… This isn’t a beginner’s tutorial – particularly working from just a photo collage – but the end result rose is lovely. Sigal also sells beautiful clay work on Etsy.…


Duct Tape Chevron Necklace

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:32 PM PDT

duct tape chevron necklace tutorial from She's CraftyTake a look at this fun tutorial from She’s Crafty! With metallic duct tape, an inexpensive plastic placemat and a few jewelry making supplies, you can put together a fabulous statement chevron necklace of your own.…


Candy for stitchers

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:01 PM PDT

Orna Willis has come out with a new series of kits that look like a stitchy candy shop! No two kits are alike. Each contains colored canvas and nine skeins of threads, but each combo is a little different. Beautiful! Go to her blog post to see more images and get the link the purchase.

Ed. note: Orna did


Tutorial: Corded loop pocket detail

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make this gorgeous corded loop pocket detail.  LOVE!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Colette Patterns]…


Michele, you won a copy of Happy Home!

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:52 PM PDT

Congratulations goes to Michele T who had the winning comment, #36, generated using Random.org.

Michele T on August 17, 2012 wrote,

The book looks neat!! Thanks for the chance!

I have notified Michele by email so she can claim her prize – a copy of Jennifer Paganelli’s latest book, Happy Home, will soon be on its way to a …


Free Doc McStuffins Activity Sheets

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:46 PM PDT

 It’s finally here on DVD!  If you haven’t already been exposed to Doc Mc Stuffins then make sure you get a chance to take a look. Watch a clip.

This cute little girl (Doc McStuffins) helps repairs broken toys with tender love and kindness. I have no hesitation in allowing my kids to watch this program that casually teaches …


Win a tatty prize

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Jon of Tat-a-Renda celebrates six years of blogging with a surprise giveaway!! Run over to her blog right now to enter. The contest ends August 23.…


Tips for teaching embroidery

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Liz Aneloski of C&T Publishing tells a bit about C&T’s “summer camp” for beginning embroiderers. If you teach embroidery classes — or just want to teach one or two special students — you’re going to want to steal some of her ideas. See her post.…


For the birds

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:28 PM PDT

Sally Mavor‘s Birds of Beebe Woods is finished after 4-1/2 months of continuous stitching. So gorgeous. Watch her blog for more detailed images.…


Giveaway: Brave Aviator Mouse kit | Bustle and Sew

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:22 PM PDT

Helen of Bustle and Sew is giving away a Brave Aviator Mouse kit on her blog after receiving such positive response from her readers about these softie toys. They are precious! Go HERE to get entry details.

Image credit: Bustle and Sew


Tutorial: Long towel poncho cover-up

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:20 PM PDT

Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make her Apres Surf Poncho.  It’s a long towel poncho made from terry cloth yardage, plus some bias tae to finish the neck.  She designed it as a cover-up for a friend who enjoys surfing, but it would also keep you warm and dry on the way home from the pool.  Get the tute


Free pattern: Kogin sampler

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:14 PM PDT

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint offers readers an introduction to Kogin embroidery on canvas with a bit of background and a free pattern and instructions for a lovely sampler project. See her post.…


Free pattern: Country Village Tea Cozy

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:11 PM PDT

Helen of Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for this sweet tea cozy. She describes the technique as freestyle machine embroidery. Go to her free patterns page to download her Country Village Tea Cozy.

Image credit: Bustle and Sew


Inspiration: Takiyaje

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:06 PM PDT

Takiyaje just posted a whole new series of fabulous dolls. The expressions. The hair. The outfits. The pets. Go see.…


Free pattern: Dolman sleeve knit top

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:06 PM PDT

Cation Designs shares a free pattern for a dolman sleeve knit top.  I’m loving the proportions of this top! It’s not quite fitted, but not saggy baggy, either.  The simple knit top is made from just one pattern piece, plus bands for the neck, waist, and sleeve.  The pattern is available in sizes xs – xl.  Get the pattern and tutorial


Put a poodle on it

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:54 PM PDT

In a guest post on Feeling Stitchy, Cassie Stephens shows us how she took a too-short, too-ordinary thrift-store dress to a pretty, trendy, and well-fitted outfit with the addition of some applique and embroidery. See how she did it. And go to Cassie’s blog to see more of her awesome redesigns.…


Free Pattern: 4th Doctor Handbag

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:34 PM PDT

doctor who handbagIf you’re at all a fan of knitting geekery, I’m sure you’ve seen patterns for the scarf made famous by the fourth Doctor from the BBC series Doctor Who. I’d love to knit one someday, but I don’t know if I have the tolerance for that much garter stitch.

If you want the look of a Doctor Who project without …


Tutorial: Shrink Plastic 101

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:43 PM PDT

 

If you’ve been curious about how to use shrink plastic  you will want to check out this great beginners video from La Blanche stamps on how to use your stamps and shrink plastic for wonderful little charms and embellishments. Note: You’ll need to translate the site, the video is pretty self explanatory :)

-Heather…


Tutorial: Diane’s hexagon placemats for large-scale motifs

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 01:30 PM PDT

Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod did a guest post at Spoonflower showing how to make a set of placemats to successfully showcase large-scale graphical motifs. Starting with fabrics from a popular Spoonflower designer Holli Zollinger, she created three traditional hexagon shapes, but over-sized them. Her choice of solid gray fabric for the rest plus quilting a chevron pattern works! Get


Free Pattern: Park Avenue Cardgian

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 01:26 PM PDT

park ave cardiganI love knitting patterns that are simple but also have really nice details that make it worth the time and effort you put into them. We all want to knit things that we’re actually going to wear and use, right?

If I had any time right now, I would totally be casting on the Park Ave. Cardigan by Kelly Daniels, …


Kayak to Stitch

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 12:03 PM PDT

Ready for a kayaking trip? Stitch up a journey down the river with this freebie from Frimousse. It will be a lovely journey! Check out the free chart.


Free Pattern: Rolley Polie Cowl

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 11:24 AM PDT

rolley polie cowlThis is a super-simple pattern from This Girl Loves to Craft that I’m sharing with you because the story behind it is kind of funny. Knitter Darcie lives in Argentina, where they sell yarn by weight rather than yardage, so part of her pattern for the Rolley Polie Moebius Cowl includes a picture of the yarn next to a copy …


Rainbow Pound Cake

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 11:10 AM PDT

So my daughter just turned five. But her celebration is almost a whole entire, for real, week after the real birthday. This is agonizing to a five-year old. So yesterday we whipped up some super easy pound cake. Rainbow, of course. I’m not sure it’s enough to tide her over until next weekend though… Make rainbow pound cake HERE at


Colorful Marshmallow Pops and Rings

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 10:53 AM PDT

Another post after my own heart as I’m crazy over decorating marshmallows with anything I can (see HERE). Find tons of ideas for turning marshmallows into colorful pops and my favorite, the marshmallow ring, HERE at Marshmallow Madness.…


How to upcycle a belt with hexagons

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 10:52 AM PDT

Over at Lindsey’s blob LRStitched she shared a great tutorial on how to upcycle a belt with hexagonss.…


Stretching for Stitchers

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 09:20 AM PDT

wrist stretch knittingIt’s really kind of problematic that knitting is my job, because I have a whole lot of repetitive strain issues. My body puts up a big fight when I knit for too long, with everything from sore wrists to numbness all the way down my arm being my reward for a day of working too hard.

I know all the …


DIY Halloween Banner tutorial & Template

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Emily hosts "Finding My Aloha"! She is an Anchorage/Eagle River based lifestyle photographer and has a passion for Interior Design, Graphic Design, Food, Parties.  I found this darling "Halloween Banner" that you will love on her blog.  Emily has a complete tutorial with a template for you to download. Emily is an Air Force wife and they have moved a …


Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 08:44 AM PDT

I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) You must see the yummy details that turn the awesomeness of the ’80s into sweets HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes.


Spooky Olive Snakes

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:42 AM PDT

The olive snake, cute or spooky? Definitely cute. And I know it’s not too early to post Halloween stuff, because my daughter and I just bought her Halloween costume this past weekend. (In case you’re wondering, she got a long purple Queen’s gown at Cracker Barrel. And they had Christmas goods out, too.) Make an olive snake HERE at Cute


Tips on Using Food Coloring Markers

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Ah, a post after my heart, as I use food coloring markers almost daily. Find some great tips on storing and using your food coloring markers (I especially love the information on what to do to “refill” your dry marker, something I didn’t know myself) HERE at Hungry Happenings.

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Frosting Shots

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Have you spotted this trend out and about yet? These quick doses of sugar called frosting shots that more and more shops are offering? Make your own for your party guests, those you think can handle them, HERE at Love U Madly.…


Tutorial: Robot dog softie

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:27 AM PDT

Jean Kake from Quilted Cupcake shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a cute little robot dog softie.  His body is a simple square, and his arms and legs unstuffed tubes of fabric with knots at the end.  His sweet doggie face and cute robot controls are made with buttons and handstitching.  Get the


Tutorial: Comfy Knit Dress

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT

Vanesssa from LBG Studio made a stack of knit playdresses for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  She calls it her Comfy Knit Dress.  It has a short sleeveless bodice, and a skirt with pockets.  It’s cute as a dress, but it would also be nice in the colder months layered over a long …


Tutorial: Using fleece in your softie making

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:55 AM PDT

There are many reasons why fleece is a good choice for softies:  it’s soft, it’s easy to sew on, it’s inexpensive, it’s available in a wide range of colors, to name a few.  But if you’re not careful, it can stretch and shift, especially when sewing tight curves and tricky seams.  Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of The Artful Bird


Tutorial: Scalloped garland

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:29 AM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a scalloped garland.  The scalloped banner makes a sweet decoration for a birthday or other special occasion.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…


Tutorial: No-sew halter t-shirt refashion

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:17 AM PDT

Anne from Wobisobi shows how to turn a boxy tee into a cute little halter, no sewing required.  Cute!!  Get the tute.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from Wobisobi]

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Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Recycled Materials

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:51 AM PDT

Using plastic take out containers and cardboard from a cereal box “smallgirl” from Teddy Forest created this adorable bear stamp. Find out how to stamp and recycle at the same time here at her blog post.

-Heather…


DIY: The Perfect French Manicure

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:25 AM PDT

If, like me, you long for an at-home French manicure but, ahem, can’t exactly draw a straight line, let alone make one with nail polish, well, this wonderful step by step ‘tute from She Knows was written for you. Let the manicures “La French” begin!…


Hoop-La!

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:21 AM PDT

 

Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box?  I do!  So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings?  Leave it to a creative crocheter like Kadie at Seven Alive to snap her fingers and voila!  these earrings appear:

Some crochet …


Show & Tell | Eclectic Everyday Mini Album

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Lowri McNabb gives us a peek into this mini album that she made to record a beach visit using photos taken with a cell phone. Click here to see more.…


Tutorial | Beware Halloween Banner

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Halloween is sneaking up on us, and you can learn how to make this “Beware” banner before it does! Click here to go to the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.


Freebie | Retro Themed Digital Kit for Project Life

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Melissa at A Vegas Girl at Heart created this free digital kit that is perfect for Project Life Albums. The kit includes title cards, journaling cards and stickers, all in a fun retro design. Click here to go to the download.…


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