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“Win $50 From Cutting Edge Stencils” plus 29 more

“Win $50 From Cutting Edge Stencils” plus 29 more


Win $50 From Cutting Edge Stencils

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 05:34 PM PDT

If you are like me and can’t stand seeing a plain boring wall in your house then Stencils are the answer! You'll find Cutting Edge Stencils has all the stencils and supplies you'll need to personalize and stylize your home.

Cutting Edge Stencils is giving away two $50 store credits to their shop

(that's enough to purchase most of their …


Tutorial: Add ruching to a sewing project

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 05:32 PM PDT

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how easy it is to add ruching to a sewing project.  Elastic sewn on to the back gathers the fabric in for you.  She shows it on a maxi skirt, but it’s also a nice detail for sleeves, pants hems, and the sides of shirts. Get the tute to see how to do it.

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Tutorial: A-line pintuck Secretary Skirt

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:57 PM PDT

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Secretary Skirt.  The mid-length A-line skirt is made from a summer weight suiting.  The pintucks add interest while keeping it neutral enough that you can pair it with just about any style or color of top.  Get the tutorial at


Tutorial: Make a headband from crochet trim

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:49 PM PDT

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made her favorite headband out of crochet trim she picked up at the craft store.  The idea is super simple – a length of crochet trim stitched together to make a circle.  However, the trim she used was rather narrow.  Her tutorial shows how she pieced it to get the width she wanted.  Get


Floating Tiny Acorn Candles Made with Beeswax

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Silver White Winters has a cute idea for a candle making project – making itsy bitsy candles using acorn toppers and beeswax! They don’t last long, but it’s easy to make lots. These would be great as part of an autumnal wedding centerpiece or Thanksgiving feast. Check out how to make these.


Hot Dog Cookies

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 02:58 PM PDT

20120528--207661-hotdogcookie.jpgA sweet version that looks an awful lot like the real thing. Naturally, these are from CakeSpy. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.…


Freebie: Support Ribbon Bear Digital Stamps

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Squigglefly has two wonderful new digi stamp freebies available to download, cute bears wearing support ribbon t-shirts. Click here to download.

-Heather…


DIY: Avocado Hair Lotion

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 02:05 PM PDT

Avocados just look healthy…not to mention how they taste! The folks at Revitalise Your Health apparently agree with me as they came up with a wonderful recipe for an avocado hair lotion. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? As a bonus, they’re also sharing recipes for a honey hair conditioner and a DIY hot oil treatment. Get all the goodness right here


DIY: Rosemary Mint Shampoo/Body Wash

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 01:57 PM PDT

Heidi at Lightly Crunchy shares my love for Aveda’s Rosemary Mint line of products and she also shares my consternation at the price tag! So she set out to make her own. I can’t wait to try this one. Get the tutorial here.…


Veggie Boats

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 11:49 AM PDT

Come sail away on a veggie boat. Healthy, easy, kid-friendly, whatta great appetizer for a boat-themed party. Or a summer party. Or any party. Make veggie boats HERE at Oh Happy Day.…


Felted decorative basket tutorial

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 09:21 AM PDT

Iryna is from Russia but now lives in the US and is still learning the language here; but it surely has not altered her sense of style and creativity. I have seen some of the loveliest designs come out of other countries around the world. This tutorial was shared with Iryna by Lena who runs Baymut shop on Etsy. “Lena …


Fun Food Activity for Kids: Veggie Faces and Melon Pops

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:58 AM PDT

I’m usually a sweets maker, but yesterday I ran a session at my daughter’s school for 3, 4 and 5 year olds all about food art. Since it’s a sweets free zone, I had to turn to–egads!–vegetables and fruit. We made silly veggie faces with tortillas and cut up veggies and cut out stars, hearts and flowers from watermelon and …


Perfect Macaron Feet. Also, Macaron Feet.

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:48 AM PDT

Now this one is definitely a post I’m bookmarking, considering macarons are still my white whale. Find fantastic tips and recipes for making perfect macaron feet HERE at Craftstorming. Oh yeah, and find macaron feet.…


More Candy Crafts!

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:41 AM PDT

You can fill every aspect of your life with candy, if you felt so inclined. Just in case you haven’t revisited, here is the roundup of candy crafts to finish out Candy Week at Vintage Umbrella: Make lollipop cards HERE, candy jars HERE, and a candy wreath that actually saves the candy’s integrity so you can snip …


Mini Cupcake Daffodil Bouquet

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:33 AM PDT

I think I need a bouquet of daffodil cupcakes. Just because. Learn to make mini cupcake flower bouquets HERE at Cute as a Fox.…


Shrek Cake for the Sophisticates

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:29 AM PDT

I just love that this cake is called the Shrek cake. But a green, delicate, grown-up sophisticated version for a mature Shrek. Learn to make this “Shrek Cake” with light sponge cake, kiwi, puddings, and gooseberry green jelly HERE at Just My Delicious. (Translation tool available.)…


Pixel Coasters Tutorial

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:21 AM PDT

Sometimes it is fun to break out of the cross stitch mold and try other crafts. And, when you can use your cross stitch charts to do that it makes it even more fun! My Poppet shows how she uses some of her vintage cross stitch items to inspire some coasters using pixel craft. Check out her tutorial.


How to make a recycled ipod or smart phone stand

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 07:57 AM PDT

If you are on the smart phone bandwagon and looking to craft yourself up a stand for it why not check out the awesome tutorial sent in by Kira of the blog Oops I Craft My Pants on how to make a recycled Smart Phone stand.…


Tutorial: Trace a basic blouse to create a sewing pattern

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:48 AM PDT

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she traces around an existing blouse to make a basic blouse pattern.  You’ll need to find a blouse that fits the way you like and that also has simple lines.  Once you have your basic blouse pattern, you can sew it up as is or use it as a basis for some fun …


Tutorial: Felt donut softie or pincushion

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Did you know that today is National Donut Day?  I never knew such a holiday existed!  But Katie from Punk Projects is in the know, and she celebrates National Donut Day with a tutorial showing how to make a softie donut out of felt.  How cute is that!  It would be a fun addition to a child’s play kitchen, or keep …


Tutorial: British Invasion tee for little boys

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her British Invasion tee for little boys.  She appliques a large Union Jack on to a store bought tee.  The frayed edges are all boy!  Get the tute.

[photo from Shwin & Shwin]…


Tutorial: Zippered pouch wallet

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:15 AM PDT

Victoria from Sew Knit Me shares a tutorial showing how to make a wallet made into a zippered pouch.  Or maybe a better way of describing it is a zippered pouch with wallet pockets sewn to the inside.  The inside pockets include one large zippered patch pocket for holding loose change, two long patch pockets for holding cash or checkbooks, …


Project: Steampunk Box

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:14 AM PDT

Stampendous has directions for making this fun and funky stamped Steampunk style box. This would make a great Father’s Day gift for a cool dad!

-Heather…


Ruffles For You

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 05:57 AM PDT

I had just been admiring a knitted and felted bag that looks very much like this little crocheted number!  When I saw this, I just had to share it.  The knitted and felted version uses wool yarn for the body of the purse then one of those pretty flounce yarns added to create the ruffles.  In the one featured here. …


Freebie | Printable Travel Photo Checklist

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

This handy photo checklist from Rebecca Cooper at Simple as That will help make sure that you get all the right shots on your next trip. Click here to go to the download.…


Watermelon Cake (That ActuallyTastes Like Watermelon)

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:53 AM PDT

I’ve seen plenty a cake that looks like watermelon (though this one is an extra super duper cute looking watermelon cake), but how many taste like watermelon, too? Make a watermelon flavored cake HERE at Bird on a Cake.


Personalized Mortarboard Candy Favors

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:48 AM PDT

The easiest, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that ideas are the best. Make mini, personalized mortarboards with candy HERE at My Own Ideas.…


Tutorial | Saving Your Photography Color Woes | White Balance

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Veronica Armstrong shares some tips for learning about white balance and getting more true to life colors in your photos. Click here to see more.…


Inspiration du Jour | Potty Training Blues

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

It’s PursePalooza!

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:03 PM PDT

It’s June, and that means it’s Purse Palooza over at Sew Sweetness!  Sara has organized a month of posts on her blog all about making purses.  Every weekday will bring 2 guest bloggers with purse sewing pattern reviews.  She’s also got a  giveaway scheduled for EACH WEEKDAY in June. That’s 20 giveaways, folks!  And, at the end of the month, you’ll have a …


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