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“Neck Tie Cuff Bracelet Tutorial” plus 28 more

“Neck Tie Cuff Bracelet Tutorial” plus 28 more


Neck Tie Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 02 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT

Neck Tie Cuff Bracelet

Check out these Neck Tie Cuff Bracelets.  This tutorial is an oldie but goodie. I like the idea of turning a men’s tie into a lightweight, cute bracelet to wear with a casual outfit.…

Sharpie Art Customized Guitars – Vivian Xiao

Posted: 02 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT

Lord of the Rings Guitar Front
I’ve seen plenty of people decorate guitars using sharpies–usually it takes the form of signatures, doodles, or band logos. Vivian Xiao’s takes the combination of sharpies and guitars to a whole different level, creating highly detailed works of art. Like this guitar, inspired by the imagery in the Lord of the Rings films. The front of the guitar features …

DIY Faux Lampwork Paper Beads

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:21 PM PDT

Paper Beads  Craft Test Dummies shares this in-depth tutorial with us for making Faux Lampwork Paper Beads. They took the simple technique for making paper beads and added a few steps more to make these beautiful beads look like lampwork beads. Check it out!…

Free Mother’s Day Printable Cards

Posted: 02 May 2013 05:38 PM PDT

mother's day card

In honor of Mother’s Day, which is on May 12 this year, the girls at WeLoveToIllustrate are celebrating with some FREE printable cards. They decided to illustrate the cards with animal moms and their babies!

All these cards are free to print out and use for your personal use only.

Go here to get these free printable Mother’s Day cards.

 …

Tutorial: Fabric door stop cube

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:50 PM PDT

1373-Door_Stop-2Sew4Home shows how to sew up a fabric door stop cube.  The fabric box is filled with beans to weight it against a door.  A handle at the top makes it easy to move around as needed.  Go to their tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Tutorial: Lace panel button back blouse

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:26 PM PDT

lacepanelblouseLiz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make this lace panel boxy top with buttons up the back.  Starting with a loose fitting button up blouse makes it a quick project.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…

Tutorial: Ombre fringe skirt from t-shirt knit

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:02 PM PDT

ombrefringeskirtAshley from Make It and Love It made an ombre fringed skirt for her daughter out of a stack of old t-shirts.  It’s a layered skirt, with the top layers cut into long fringe.  The t-shirt knit won’t fray so you don’t have to worry about finishing the edges of all those strips of fabric.  Go to her tutorial.…

Samantha’s DIY: Felt flowers

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:02 PM PDT

DIY felt pins

Samantha's flowers look like high end designer pieces.   The colors she selected are so stunning and I would love one of these for Mother's Day; hint-hint!  Samantha lives in Brooklyn, New York from where she hosts her blog “Bromeliad” Living on Air, Water and Sunshine! Meaning of bromeliads; are resourceful plants that pull nutrients out of the thin air …

Party Idea – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Posted: 02 May 2013 03:47 PM PDT

Image Via Hostess With The Mostess

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are fighting back from the 80′s with their new cool factor. I remember my nephew who is now 25 playing Ninja Turtles so it’s certainly been a while since these guys came up from the sewer.

Hostess with the Mostess shares this Ninjalicious Party.

Technique: Stenciling with Die Cuts

Posted: 02 May 2013 02:07 PM PDT

detailz-dies-thanks-card_1

The Lifestyle Crafts blog has a really cool idea for using detailed die cuts, use them as a stencil instead of a die cut. Using a pen you can trace the design instead of cut it out, how clever!

technique: stenciling with dies

-Heather…

Crazy Candle Wicks!

Posted: 02 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT

Crazy Candle Wicks!

Designer Christoph van Bommel created these crazy, multi-wicked candles a couple of years ago, but I recently discovered them in searching for candle ideas. Check out the designer’s website for a video of the wicks in action. Found via Funchkins.…

Amitie Snail

Posted: 02 May 2013 11:24 AM PDT

Escargot-AmitieI will be the first to say that the words “cute” and “snail” are not always paired in my mind, but that is exactly what I thought when I saw this little chart from the Mamou blog. The snail is saying Amitie, which I think means “friendship” in French. So, a friendly little cute snail is a nice chart to …

A Quick Toe-Up Sock Calculator

Posted: 02 May 2013 10:20 AM PDT

sock knitting calculatorHave you ever wanted to knit plain socks for yourself or someone in your family but you aren’t sure how to get started with the math?

Henriette at Eddie’s Room has designed a super sock calculator that does all the math for you to work a toe-up sock in just about any size using Judy’s Magic Cast On.

Just change …

Tutorial: Roll-up cosmetic case with clear zippered pockets

Posted: 02 May 2013 08:09 AM PDT

cosmeticscase4Lindsey from LRStitched shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make a cosmetic roll with zippered vinyl pockets.  It rolls up to stow away like a clutch but when you unroll it you’ll find individual clear vinyl pockets to hold your make-up.  Go to the Pellon Blog for her tute.

[photo from LRStitched on Pellon blog]…

Mother’s Day Cake

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:54 AM PDT

mothersday.cakeThis cake looks so pretty for mom, and all you need are some Airheads candy. Find the tutorial HERE at Design Improvised.…

DIY Watercolor Paints

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT

homemade.watercolorsSo this isn’t an edible in that it would be tasty, but it is made with ingredients found in your cupboard. I had no idea you could make your own watercolors. Find the recipe HERE at All Parenting.…

Giveaway: Win a year’s subscription to Country Woman Magazine and a signed magazine by Jennie Finch

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:37 AM PDT

Country Woman Giveaway

Here it is! A Country Woman-Jennie Finch Grand Slam Giveaway!

Country Woman, the magazine for women who live in or long for the country, unveiled today that softball superstar and busy mother-of-three Jennie Finch will be featured on the cover of its June/July issue, now available for digital download and on newsstands May 7.

In celebration of her cover debut, Jennie …

Tutorial: Increase width of a set-in sleeve pattern

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:34 AM PDT

sleevewidthAdding length or width to a bodice is fairly straightforward, but things get a little trickier when you need to add width to a set-in sleeve.  Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can adjust a sleeve pattern to increase the width across the bicep.  Go to her video.

[photo from Professor Pincushion]…

Tutorial: Scrap fabric key fobs

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:19 AM PDT

keyfobJennifer Forrest from Bits and Bobs 4 Bubs and Eat. Craft. Sow. shows how to sew up your scrap fabric into a key fob.  They’re quick to make – she sewed up 10 of them in just one hour!  The ones she made are headed for a Mother’s Day stall at her daughter’s school.  Go to Bits and Bobs 4

Tutorial: Small scale pillowcase with a lined opening

Posted: 02 May 2013 07:06 AM PDT

timthumbSusan Cornish at Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a small scale pillowcase.  The opening is lined with a contrasting fabric.  It’s a nice finish that also adds an unexpected pop of color or pattern. The cutting dimensions she gives will create a cover for a 12″ x 16″ pillow.  For a different size pillow cover, just adjust the dimensions.  Go to

Tutorial: Fiesta Skirts for Cinco de Mayo

Posted: 02 May 2013 06:56 AM PDT

aDana from MADE created colorful Fiesta Skirts for her daughters to wear on Cinco de Mayo.  The bright trims and broadcloth are festive enough to wear on Cinco de Mayo, but they’d be cute to wear long after.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from MADE]…

Chic Maker Review and Giveaway

Posted: 02 May 2013 06:38 AM PDT

Chic Maker

I have the privilege of reviewing a kit from Chic Maker. Stylish DIY Jewelry from Paris. Their motto Receive it. Make it. Wear it.  It is that simple.

When you join Chic Maker you will receive a new kit every month for $29.99  There are no hidden costs.  Shipping is free!   You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Inside the kit you …

Project: Shaker Card

Posted: 02 May 2013 06:04 AM PDT

Project: Shaker Card

I love shaker cards with cute little bits of stuff that move around when you shake the a card. The Lawn Fawn blog has a video tutorial for making a mason jar shaker card. The little lighting bugs remind me of catching them in the summer when I was a kid.

-Heather…

Tutorial | Book Page Quote Banner + a Free Cut File!

Posted: 02 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Tutorial - Book Page Banner from The Thinking Closet

Lauren from The Thinking Closet, shows you how to make this banner using cardstock and book pages. Plus she includes a free Silhouette cut file for the flag template. Click here to get all the details.…

Free Cacti Cupcake Topper Printables

Posted: 02 May 2013 05:44 AM PDT

cincodemayo.cupcaketoppersHee hee, these hand-drawn cacti printables somehow remind me of Spike from Peanuts. I find them utterly charming. Download the free printable to make cacti cupcake toppers (or use for banners and other decor) for Cinco de Mayo HERE at Lemon Jitters.…

Pansy Cupcake Topper Tutorial

Posted: 02 May 2013 05:41 AM PDT

pansy.cupcakesThese pansy cupcake toppers look so real, it’s hard to believe they are made of gum paste. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Cake Journal, by Cake Whiz.…

Tutorial | Mother’s Day Envelope

Posted: 02 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT

mothers day envelope from Cherished BlissAshley from Cherished Bliss, shares this tutorial for making an envelope to house a hand-delivered Mother’s Day card or gift card. I bet you already have all the supplies in your stash! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Angle matters in triangle baby quilt

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:53 AM PDT

equilateral triangles quilt

Check out this well-executed baby quilt made by Eingestellt of Lieblingsdecke Quilts. She explains why she went with an equilateral triangle for her one-patch design. Learn more, VISIT her post.

Image credit: Lieblingsdecke Quilts

Mother’s Day Kids’ Craft | Glitter Cards

Posted: 02 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Mothers-Day-Card-Craft-Kids from Northstory

This is a great and simple way for kids of any age to help make cards for Moms and Grandmas. Alex of Northstory came up with the idea for these glitter Mother’s Day cards, and you can learn how to get your kids involved here.…

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