“Mister Finch” plus 34 more

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• Mister Finch
• Two Hearts Bracelet Tutorial
• Painting with Light – Narcissus Quagliata at D&L Art Glass
• Tutorial: Taggie caterpillar puff softie
• Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase
• Felted Mushroom instructions
• Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child
• DIY: His & Hers Body Wash
• DIY: Skunk Spray
• Pattern Tip: Start with the Sleeves
• DIY: Teeth Whitening
• Project: Stamped Rocks
• Spring Candle Holders
• Pin of the Week: An Awesome Stitch Pattern Calculator
• Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery
• Love Makes You Real
• Chicken and Waffle Sushi
• Chick Sugar Spoons
• How to make recycled paper tube sheep
• Tutorial: Raw edge linen neckline for a sweater
• Rainbow JellO Shapes
• Tutorial: Layered knit skirt
• Tutorial: Drawstring backpack with grommets
• Lookie what she made: 4 Disney princess dresses from a peasant dress pattern
• Scrapbooking & Technology | New KeepShot Photo Book App for iPads
• Product Review and Special Offer: Cricut Iron On
• Freebie | Project Life Cards from Dabbles & Babbles
• Tutorial | Make a Scrap Paper Library
• Berry Bees
• Pretty Molded Sugar Gems Favors
• Free Cupcake Stand Printable
• Birthday Cake Marshmallows
• Show & Tell | Accordion Book from Flax & Twine
• Tutorial | Use Stkr-It to add Video to Project Life and Scrapbook Pages
• DIY Chalkboard Tutorial

Mister Finch Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:48 PM PDT Have you seen the textile work of Mister Finch? Somewhere between cute and creepy, closer to Beatrix Potter illustrations than to the Japanese influenced creepy-cute works, are Mister Finch’s odd assortment of textile sculptures. The unique pieces use thread, fabric, and paper to build a world of embroidery winged moths, scrappy dark wolves, and spring hares in ruffs. I love the look …

Two Hearts Bracelet Tutorial Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:51 PM PDT  Silvia posted this valentines two hearts bracelet tutorial on her blog “Born in ’82.”  Valentines Day is obviously over for 2013, but this bracelet can be worn year round!  Check out the tutorial and learn how to create your own two hearts bracelet with wire and chain.…

Painting with Light – Narcissus Quagliata at D&L Art Glass Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:00 PM PDT Would there be vitrigraph if it weren’t for Narcissus Quagliata? Bullseye worked with him and developed vitrigraph to satisfy his needs for his glass paintings. Yay! Narcissus will be a speaker at BECon in June (yes, I’m going,) and then he’s on his way to Denver to teach at D&L Art Glass. So in July he’ll be there for …

Tutorial: Taggie caterpillar puff softie Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:52 PM PDT Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy.  His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet.  Cu-u-ute!  Go to her tute. [via Totally Tutorials] [photo from A Barefoot Bride]…

Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:23 PM PDT Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase.  What an awesome idea!!  Go to her blog for the tutorial. [photo form Dog Under My Desk]…

Felted Mushroom instructions Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:04 PM PDT Paul Lowe  of "Sweet Paul" develops crafts and recipes for editorial and commercial projects, and has published 22 cookbooks in 12 languages.  New recipes and inspiration can be found several times a week on his “Sweet Paul blog”. He is sharing the complete instructions on how to make these realistic "felted mushrooms".  For some reason mushrooms hold a fascination for …

Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:00 PM PDT Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child.  The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique to match the pants.  She shows it with ruffles on the sleeves for a girl, but leave off the ruffles and …

DIY: His & Hers Body Wash Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:52 PM PDT Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two ingredients. In fact, she shares her his and hers recipes. Thinking ahead, these would be great Mother’s/Father’s Day gifts that …

DIY: Skunk Spray Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:44 PM PDT It’s (mostly) spring here in the Northeastern United States and what that means is the skunks are out in full force. So it was great timing to read of an easy skunk remedy from The Essential Herbal. I’ll be keeping the supplies on hand! Find all the details here.…

Pattern Tip: Start with the Sleeves Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:20 PM PDT Here’s a great tip from the knitting blog over at WEBS: when starting a new pieced sweater pattern, knit the sleeves first. If you’re trying out a new technique, want to see how colors work together or just want to skip swatching (not that I’d recommend that!) starting with a sleeve gives you a quick way to see if …

DIY: Teeth Whitening Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:13 PM PDT This is a new one to me…apparently swishing a high quality oil around in your mouth for twenty minutes a day can help with oral health and has the added side benefit of whiter teeth. Who knew? Katie, aka Wellness Mama, shares what she’s been doing daily, called oil pulling, here. …

Project: Stamped Rocks Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:32 PM PDT Here’s a fun way for your kids to learn the alphabet and play with spelling out words. Sam at Thrive 360 Living shows how to decorate rocks with stamps and heat embossing (btw don’t let the kids use a heat tool ). Now let’s Rock and Roll! -Heather…

Spring Candle Holders Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:45 PM PDT Head on over to craftideas.info for the scoop on how to make these adorable bunny motif candle holders. They come together in a snap and crafters at any level can make these, no problem.    …

Pin of the Week: An Awesome Stitch Pattern Calculator Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:19 PM PDT If you’re the kind of knitter who hates math — and I think that covers a lot of us! — you need to know about the Stitch Pattern Calculator from Laylock Knitwear Design. This is a really simple, powerful concept. Just plug in the number of stitches the pattern repeat you want to use has and how many stitches you …

Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:50 AM PDT The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo. Here they are in the video where Dale explains – of the 400 or so art galleries in NYC – theirs is the only one solely …

Love Makes You Real Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:47 AM PDT The story of the Velveteen Rabbit is a long-loved tradition in our family. It is such a sweet story and it always makes me tear up. I found this Velveteen Rabbit inspired project over at Feathers in the Nest blog. It’s as sweet at the story and you will be able to stitch it up in no time. Get the …

Chicken and Waffle Sushi Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:34 AM PDT Now here’s a trend that’s been picking up speed of late: Turning everything into “sushi.” Making sushi chefs everywhere cringe, but making non-sushi eaters like me curious because this looks so cool, find chicken and waffle sushi HERE at Rock UR Party.…

Chick Sugar Spoons Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:46 AM PDT So I missed these for Easter, but I’m so smitten with the idea of these, I’m going to call these cute chicks “for Spring” instead. You see, this is sugar on a spoon. For your coffee. Or tea. See why I’m smitten? I’m thinking beyond chicks now, too.  And these would be darling for a baby shower. Make them HERE …

How to make recycled paper tube sheep Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:42 AM PDT Baaaahhhhhh! Pop on over to the blog LoLovie to see the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper tube sheep.…

Tutorial: Raw edge linen neckline for a sweater Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:38 AM PDT Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline.  The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back.  She knit the sweater herself and also gives the pattern for that, but if you’re not a knitter you could add the raw edge neckline to a thrifted sweater.  …

Rainbow JellO Shapes Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:27 AM PDT I so want a to set up a jillion of these and just stare at the shaky rainbow magic. I’ll never tire of rainbow foods, no matter how many are out there! Make rainbow jiggler shapes HERE at Kitchen Daily.…

Tutorial: Layered knit skirt Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:27 AM PDT Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make layered knit skirt.  Her project is part of Babylock’s National Serger Month.  It has a simple band of stretch fabric for the waistband.  (Sooo comfortable in hot weather!)  The different directions of the stripes on her skirt show off the layered effect.  Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from …

Tutorial: Drawstring backpack with grommets Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:17 AM PDT Katy from I’m A GingerMonkey shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make a drawstring backpack.  It’s an easy project, requiring only straight seams.  The straps are made from ribbon and attached to the bag with grommets.  She calls it the Jeni Gym Bag, but I’m also seeing it as an overnight backpack for sleepovers or perhaps …

Lookie what she made: 4 Disney princess dresses from a peasant dress pattern Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:08 AM PDT U Create shows the four Disney princess dresses that she made from one basic peasant dress pattern.  She tells the modifications she made in order to make a Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Snow White, and Rapunzel dress.  Go to U Create to read more.  And be sure to watch the video where she reveals the big Disneyland vacation surprise to her …

Scrapbooking & Technology | New KeepShot Photo Book App for iPads Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:00 AM PDT MyPublisher has launched a new app for making Photo Books called KeepShot. This is an iPad app that allows you to choose your photos and create a photo book in an interactive way. You can select your book theme, drag and drop in your photos, then arrange them to suit. You can also add special filters and effects. As a …

Product Review and Special Offer: Cricut Iron On Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT I recently got a chance to try out a cool, brand new product from Cricut, Iron On material! It comes in many different colors and even in glitter. It’s very simple to cut the Iron On material with the Cricut, you lay it liner side down on your mat and use the “kiss” function so it only cuts through …

Freebie | Project Life Cards from Dabbles & Babbles Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT I love these colorful Project Life  journal cards and borders. Get them here from Dabbles & Babbles.…

Tutorial | Make a Scrap Paper Library Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT I love this clever idea from Amber at Damask Love for organizing cardstock scraps. She calls it her Scrap Paper Library and she made it from clear greeting card boxes. get all the details here. …

Berry Bees Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:54 AM PDT The most perfect healthy bite of (sting free) goodness to entice kids, AND they are on a stick. Make gooseberry bees HERE at Little Food Junction.…

Pretty Molded Sugar Gems Favors Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:39 AM PDT Look how pretty these molded sugar gems are all dressed up, and they make such lovely favors. Find the recipe and packaging how-tos, along with the link to the labels HERE at My Own Ideas.…

Free Cupcake Stand Printable Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:34 AM PDT  Looking for a party stand for individual cupcakes? check out this Free Cupcake Stand printable from Mj Tabush Sweet Designs   or these DIY ones from crafts unleashed   …

Birthday Cake Marshmallows Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:17 AM PDT Now why didn’t I think to turn marshmallows into mini birthday cakes? They are just the perfect shape. And what exquisite detail on a little marshmallows. Make marshmallow “birthday cake” cupcake toppers HERE at the enchanted oven.…

Show & Tell | Accordion Book from Flax & Twine Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT Anne Weil from Flax & Twine talks about this accordion book she made for holding mementos. This is a nice project that can be made as a gift for Mother’s Day. Click here to see more.…

Tutorial | Use Stkr-It to add Video to Project Life and Scrapbook Pages Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:00 AM PDT This tutorial from Craft Swag shows how you can harness the power of modern technology to add even more life to memory projects. Use the QR Code stickers and the Stkr-It app to link to videos, voice recordings and more online. Click here to see more.…

DIY Chalkboard Tutorial Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:47 AM PDT Chalkboards are one of those craft crazes that just doesn’t seem to be easing up. Here is another great tutorial from charlottesvilleweddingblog on a decorative smaller frame which is perfect for party food labels and table numbers.    …

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