How to Make a Multi-Photo Frame
8 commentsHoliday gift countdown: five weeks. This project should only take a few days, but you may need the extra time to find all the best photos to fill the frames!
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Crafting Memories
2 commentsSo many seminal memories and trashy TV shows are indelibly linked to my creations. Or maybe that's just me.
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Portraits into Patterns into Portraits!
9 commentsLast week I showed you how to make your family portraits into embroidery patterns. This week I'll show you how with a little fabric paint, embroidery floss, and imagination you can turn those patterns into lovely works of art.
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Ideas for a Creepy Little Photo Book
5 commentsJust because I'm a crafter doesn't mean I insist on making everything by hand. For me, half the fun is finding ways to use tools and technology in new and unique ways. Take for example the common photo book...
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How to Turn Your Portraits into Patterns
6 commentsWhat a great gift idea! Family portraits become beautiful embroidery patterns with just a few simple steps. No artistic ability? No problem! It's all about tracing!
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How to Make a Custom Photo Album
2 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 10 weeks. Use recycled T-shirt fabric to make an embellished cover for a photo album gift, and use this extra time to fill it with special photos, captions, and more!
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Fabric-Covered Buttons from the Flower Power Challenge
8 commentsA field of pretty handmade blooms lets this member pick the perfect embellishment for any project.
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How to Make Monocolor Scrapbook, Journal, and Wrapping Papers
1 commentSimple techniques for taking sheets of paper from plain to pumped.
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How to Make Fringe Flower Greeting Cards
8 commentsThis fun project makes great use of leftover bits of fringe and decorative paper.
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Make It: Painted Shoes
17 commentsThis is a pair of Vans I designed and painted for my daughter's friend. Try sprucing up an old pair of shoes using my method.
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Losing a Best Friend
4 commentsI never thought I was emotionally attached to my sewing machine. Little did I know!
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Remarkable & Memorable Secret Postcard Pocket Purse
Over the years, my secret postcard purse has been the most popular of my designs. It features a transparent panel that allows you to change the look by inserting photos, postcards, you name it.
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Crafting Long Distance
2 commentsTwo friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in.
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Crafte's Inferno: Crafting For The Family
9 commentsMy dark journey through craft hell continues through the third circle where my great ambition to create gifts for my nearest and dearest forces me to confront my own demons.
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CraftStylish Craftathlon: The Crafting of Champions
While the world watches Beijing in breathless wonder for the next two weeks, we invite you to celebrate the glories of DIY achievement right here on CraftStylish! Join the 2008 CraftStylish Craftathlon and share your personal best.
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How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
7 commentsWith my summer project complete I'm here to share a tutorial to help you make a T-Shirt Quilt all your own.
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Use Your Favorite Photo to Create a Unique Hand Embroidery Design
4 commentsTake a cherished picture of a family member, pet or prized flower in your garden and turn it into an embroidery design to stitch by hand!
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Impression Prints
5 commentsWhen drawing an image is either not practical or not possible, and when collage simply won't do, these simple Impression Prints may be the answer to your craft challenges.
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The Stars Are Out This August on CraftStylish
This month sparkles with great projects to craft your way into all of these gorgeous starlit nights, terrific tutorials to boost your skill set and a guest appearance (and glittery projects) from one of the brightest DIY super-stars!
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Little House on the Prairie: The Musical
3 commentsMelissa Gilbert is playing Caroline Ingalls and singing. Seriously.
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