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Tutorial: Wool felt floor cushions with Hawaiian-style motifs

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:38 AM PDT

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these oversized Hawaiian-style floor pillows.  They’re made from wool felt (doesn’t fray), so you won’t find yourself having to turn under all those edges when you applique the intricate designs.  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Purl Bee]

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Tutorial: Teach your kids to sew by making a pillow

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:32 AM PDT

Blair from Wisecraft guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a sewing tutorial aimed at the kiddoes.   Her simple stuffed pillow tutorial would be a great project to introduce them to sewing.  It introduces some basic sewing skills, offers some fairly instant gratification, and is something they can use and feel proud of.  Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Recover a set of crib bumpers

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:25 AM PDT

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns join the Baby Bonanza at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to remake a set of crib bumpers.  By starting with an existing bumper set, you can just create a new cover rather than having to measure and cut all the batting on in the inside.  If you don’t have an old set of crib bumpers, they…

Rainbow Bacon

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:20 AM PDT

It seems everything is coming up rainbows lately (see here and here and here and here and, well, there are more, but you get the idea). According to cafemom, according to BaconToday.com, Neil Caldwell dies bacon. No how-tos, I’m afraid, apparently this is still a secret. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time, though…

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Freebies and Ideas: Card Sketches

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by 2S4Y

Visit the Two Sketches for You (2S4Y) blog for loads of wonderful free card sketches and lots of wonderful cards made with those sketches. Click here to visit the blog.

image by 2S4Y

-Heather

Studio Tour: Lynn Ghahary

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Take a peek into the studio of Lynn Ghahary, one of the members of the Pink Paislee Design Team. Click here to go to tour.

Freebie: Card Instructions for Slice

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

You can download instructions from Making Memories to learn how to use your Slice to make this card. Click here to go to download

Freebie: Geomancy Font

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

This free font is available in two versions, extra bold and hairline, to use separately or for creating overlay effects. Click here to go to download.

Inspiration du Jour – Pretty as a Picture

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

DIY: Easy 4th of July Stars

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Show your patriotism this July 4th with some festive red, white & blue soaps. Learn how to create Easy 4th of July Stars with Soap Queen’s tutorial.

Herman Mueller…Glass Sculptor – In Popular Science Oct. 1941

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 09:53 PM PDT

We have a thing for vintage magazines here at home. I was flipping through an issue of Popular Science dated, October 1941…here was an article on a glass sculptor. Herman Mueller is his name and he created over 1000 scientifically accurate reproductions of infinitesimal living organisms. He created these pieces for the American Museum of Natural History in New York.…

Tutorial: How to make thread bars for garment closures

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 09:19 PM PDT

Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website for making thread bars for garment closures. A thread bar is a sturdier version of a crocheted thread chain, and can be used in place of a metal “eye” in a hook and eye closure.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Threads Magazine]

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Tutorial: Two-piece shirred Sprinkler Suit for little girls

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 08:02 PM PDT

Nothing says summer like little kids playing in the sprinkler!!  Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co. and Create & Delegate shows how to make this adorable two-piece Sprinkler Suit for little girls.  The top is shirred, with ribbon straps.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Create & Delegate]

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Tutorial: Loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 06:29 PM PDT

Megan from artsy/craftsy shows how to make this loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse.  She used a silk print for hers, but any lightweight fabric would work.  The drape is figure-flattering, and the simple shape is a good pairing for a busy fabric print.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from artsy/craftsy]

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Tutorial: Liberty Sundress for toddler girls

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 06:18 PM PDT

Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making her Liberty Sundress.  What a pretty sundress for little girls!!  The pleating, gathered pockets, and ric-rac edging are optional, so you can make this as easy or as complex as you like.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Subtle Tee]

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Tutorial: How to make a pencil skirt

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 06:08 PM PDT

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial for making a pencil skirt.  This classic skirt style stays hip with the trends year in and year out.  The figure flattering shape makes it a wardrobe essential.  Get the how-to for making your own.

[photo from Mademoiselle Chaos]

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Kitchen Tools for Kids

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 03:23 PM PDT

My almost-3 year old pulls a chair up to the counter every time I bake to “help” me (ie. balance precariously on the chair dumping sugar onto the counter). Given her utensils are limited to blunt things like spoons, she can rarely be productive, so I’m loving these knives for kids. Find them HERE at Spoon Sisters, found via Ohdeedoh.…

Ice Cube Art

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 02:29 PM PDT

Find this quick and easy idea for making art from ice and food coloring HERE at Craftzine.com.

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Caramel Spirals

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 12:19 PM PDT

Learn how to make these gorgeous caramel spiral cupcake toppers HERE at Duh-Licious.

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Sneak Peak At Fall KnitCircus……

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 10:07 AM PDT

Felt Wool Critter Tutorial from Kojo Designs

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 09:51 AM PDT

Kirstin & Jordan, sister's whose blog is Kojo Designs has their fun Felt Wool Critter Tutorial.  This project is just another use for those old woolen sweaters to up-cycle into these darling critters.   You will find a pictorial tutorial with easy to follow directions.

Free charts and patterns: Sunbonnet Sue

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 07:03 AM PDT