Tag Archives: flowers

Craft Inspiration

Posted on April 25, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Sometimes just the simplest things can spark tons of ideas. It’s funny how things work that way when sometimes you are seemingly surrounded by inspiration and yet you have no ideas flowing out of you. Image by Jane Heller These … Continue reading →

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Lace Vase Tutorial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Recently, I’ve been experimenting and making fabric flowers. I am HORRIBLE at keeping plants alive. At the same time, fresh flowers every week feel a tad wasteful since they’re just going to be thrown out. I wanted to come up … Continue reading →

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Embroidery Patterns: Speckless

Posted on November 5, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Besides a featured stitcher, I’m going to start featuring embroidery pattern designers that I love too! Sometimes it’s fun to stitch up a project or present without designing it yourself. Plus, it’s fun to support other artists in their ventures. … Continue reading →

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New Product Discovery

Posted on March 30, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I don’t know about you but I LOVE to find new products and things to play around with.  I have been thinking lately about doing cupcake and cake toppers but wanted something that lasts forever and is a little bit … Continue reading →

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Color Combination Inspiration!

Posted on March 22, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Pink and green are probably one of my favorite color combinations.  The thing is, there are soooo many different shades of green and pink that the color possibilities are endless.  So I guess as a sub-favorite color combo olive green … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Embroidery

Posted on March 15, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Ahhh…the sweet, sweet smell of spring is lingering in the air!  Minnesota winters can feel long and rough, so when I can sense spring around the corner it is all I think about.  Naturally, those thoughts are going to spill … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Woohoo!  It is 51 degrees, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.  Spring to me means going for long walks by the lake, sweatshirts, and the smell of rain.  Maybe more importantly, spring dresses!  I’ve been keeping my … Continue reading →

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