Ribbon Rose Tutorial ~ SewCrafty1
I have had so many problems trying to figure out how to make a really good ribbon rose. I found this amazing YouTube video on how to make a Ribbon Rose and it clears up all the problems I have had.
These roses would be amazing embellishments to so many different things.
Clippie Case Tutorial ~ Hair Bows and Ribbon Sculptures
Clippies and small bows are so popular with girls right now…but they get lost so easily! A while back I found this great tutorial on how to make a Clippie Case (also known as a Clippie Keeper) over at Hair Bows and Ribbon Sculptures.
Please go take a look. You only need basic sewing skills to create this and you will have a great way to keep 12-14 clippies from getting lost!
Sewing Machine Repair for the Home Sewer by Reuben O. Doyle {Review & Giveaway}
I like to think that I can sew. I like to think I know what I’m doing. Honestly, I do not. I try, but get so frustrated with my machine. I never took a class or anything like that. I am self-taught. If something goes wrong, I have no idea what to even look at. I call friends and family that do sew to see if they have ideas and normally at that point the machine gets put away for another few months.
Craftsy – Save money on crafts!
So I just recently heard about Craftsy and had to check it out. There are so many people visiting Craftsy, I knew I had to check it out. Through Craftsy you can get online classes for everyone from beginner to advanced in nearly any type of craft you can think of!
On top of learning different crafts, you can save on craft supplies. This isn’t the cheap stuff either! We are talking organic yarn, fabrics, fat quarters, high quality needles, etc.
Go check it out. It’s free to sign up...it’s worth checking out!
Truffula Tree (Lorax Movie) Pencils {Tutorial}
The Lorax is coming to movie theaters soon. My kids are obsessed with the movie. It is truly in Dr. Seuss style. The coloring, the animation the whimsical feeling of the entire movie. You look at a picture and just KNOW it is Seuss. I wanted to capture that whimsical feeling with some pencils for my kids to do their homework with. They are talking about Dr. Seuss a lot in school right now because March 2 is his birthday and is Read Across America Day.
These pencils are super easy to make and a lot of fun!
Walk & Work With Style {Giveaway}
Welcome to the Mega Prize Giveaway
Walk & Work With Style
March 1-18, 2012
Sponsored by:
The Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research
And Hosted by:
The Prizes You will be competing for:
Sony Wi-Fi Camera ~ 2 Winners
Kingston Wi-Drive 32GB ~ 2 Winners
Sports Watches with Rhinestone Bezel ~ 4 Winners
We live in times when comfort and style really matter. That’s why we chose to go with the prizes that are very handy for anybody in this busy life. These products will definitely contribute to your work, to your hobby, to your creative projects.
All this is possible with the help of The Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research. What is it? It is closer to home than you may think. This non-profit Foundation puts forward all its resources into education and active involvement of people like you and I in the conservation of the Rainforest. It does it with workshops, trips to the Peruvian Amazon, connecting educational institutions with each other, and supporting indiginous people.
Do we really care if the Rainforest vanishes from the face of the Earth? You bet. And you’d better be proactive NOW. If all of the Rainforest goes away, we will be experiencing one of those cataclizms like in a horrific movie.
We want to continue to live, and to blog. And blog happily.
Let’s celebrate our connections with each other and with Nature.
Let’s Walk & Work With Style, while always caring about the interconnectidness of this Universe.
We would love to Thank All These Great Blogs who came through strongly with their support for this occassion. Our applause to each and every one of you:
Pot ‘O Gold Cash Giveaway
Welcome to the Pot O’ Gold Cash Giveaway Event!
coordinated by ShePromotes
Several bloggers have come together to bring you this fantastic cash prize. Each entry will bring you closer to finding the end of the rainbow where the pot of gold is waiting for you! This giveaway is a little different since you will need to report the word(s) or number(s) located on each blogger’s post. Don’t worry, we aren’t making it too difficult! Please have fun and enjoy the posts along the way!
Prize: $100 (Paypal, Visa GC or Amazon GC – winner’s preference)
Open worldwide to residents 18+, void where prohibited.
How to Enter!
Fill in the Rafflecopter form below by completing the tasks as described.
You must fill in the Main Entry and locate at least one secret image to be eligible to win.
The more entries you complete the more chances you have to win!
Gorgeous Orlando for inspiration and relaxation
Being in New Mexico, I see a lot of brown. There is dirt, and cactus and everything is dry. I can’t wait to head to Orlando in May for the SheCon conference that I am speaking at. Orlando Florida is full of green and pretty trees, flowers and is amazing. I know that visiting such a gorgeous state will give me a much needed break, some inspiration and the relaxation that I have needed for quite some time.
Dr Seuss crafts – Read Across America Day {Pinterest Love}
In just a few days it will be “Read Across America“…which coincides with Dr. Suess birthday…..March 2! I wanted to share some fun crafts that could be created with your children to help them show their love of Dr. Suess and all of the fun characters we have come to love.
Are you violating copyright by using Pinterest?
I will be the first to admit, I LOVE Pinterest. It is an addiction that has gotten to many, many people. You go to Pinterest just for a few minutes and then realize you’ve been looking at pins for hours. Ugh. Where did the time go? You know what I’m talking about! Pinterest allows you to pin items that you find interesting, want to make, like, love or just make you laugh. You can “pin” anything you want, as long as there is a picture available to pin. It is basically a visual bookmarking system. It works out wonderful for all those things you’ve bookmarked then forget about because the title it saved as doesn’t remind you what it is really about it. With Pinterest you can see what you have “bookmarked” or “pinned” and visually know which pattern, recipe or outfit you wanted to save for later.
Lately there has been controversy about Pinterest, and if you are actually violating copyright when pinning items. Each article that I’ve read seems to have a different opinion on the topic.
