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Sometimes you just have to go BIG to make a statement. Sometimes the space you’re trying to fill needs a large piece to really make it pop. That’s what’s happening here with these enormous letters that spell out the word “eat”. A fabulous way to use some reclaimed wood, and a great conversation piece too! Imagine your guests’ faces when …

Planning on lighting fireworks or sparklers this year for July 4th? Pretty up your matchboxes with this free printable plus tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect. Get 3 x four designs on one printable sheet and decorate a dozen matchboxes. Click here to get started.…

So I had to join the sock bun hair hype and try it out for myself and I have used it at least once a week since. If you have not already worked it out I am a lazy styler. Maybe I am more time poor than lazy but I am trying.

Take a clean sock. I used the freebies …

Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake.…

I admit, I’ve always been fascinated by miniatures and dollhouses. But I would challenge anyone to not be fascinated by Rob Heard‘s Bough Houses. Each one is an intricate sculpture, an imaginary landscape crafted in wood. The scale of these is amazing–they can be over six feet tall! Heard draws inspiration from the natural world; each house is built …

Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever crafter done a great job!…

I’m always asking clayers to send me links to what they’re up to, their shops, their blogs and Shuli took me up on it. Her Etsy shop is a bright and cheery place. The fish, above, is just one of many fun pieces to check out. Her About page talks about her inspiration – the rich colours of the …

Amy from Positively Splendid makes awesome appliques using marine vinyl.   It comes in a wide variety of colors and adds dimension to a project.  She shares some of her tips and tricks for making appliques out of the vinyl, including how she cuts the pieces using her Silhouette Cameo.  Wowza!  I didn’t know you could do that!  Go to her blog to get her tips …

Make your wedding money stretch with this stunning “Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet” and use any colors you like and you can make smaller bridesmaids Bouquets also, too amazing!  Save money for your honeymoon. Find the tutorial with great pictures to follow to make yours on “Belle Bride”!  Anyone planning a wedding should follow “Belle Bride” on Facebook for their latest …

Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how to make the twisted pleat detail she used in a 4th of July shirt for her nephew.  Made from a striped fabric, it gives the effect of the flag waving in the wind.  The technique isn’t limited to flag appliques, either.  She used the …

It doesn’t get more patriotic than this: Red, white, blue and stars. So sweet. Find the recipe to make red, white and blue star fudge HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

This cross-stitch footstool is one of those products that shows that outside-of-the-box thinking that I just love. What a creative way to showcase our craft. Of course, I would throttle anyone who dared to actually put his or her feet on my stitching. Get more information.

If you find a creative product like this one, be sure to share the …

I have completely unofficially declared it to be the Summer of Socks. You can join me in the fun over at About, if you like, or if you’re itching to learn more about sock knitting and get some free sock patterns, check out this ebook from Knitting Daily, which includes a primer on sock parts, instructions for knitting …

Ice cream is on my desert island foods list. I could eat ice cream every day, and there were times in my life I did. For nine months, I ate ice cream every day. For those with a similar addiction looking for some healthy, homemade alternatives, here are some “ice cream” recipes from around the web made with other, better …

I don’t know how it is where you live, but the social event of Saturday mornings in my hometown is the farmer’s market. It was even named one of the favorite farmer’s markets in the country last year, which says something about how much we all love it.

There’s nothing like heading downtown on a Saturday morning (or a Tuesday, …

Wow. Want to look like a super cool and crazy impressive candy maker? Make these photo lollipops. All by yourself. I’m pinning these to my “Must try” board, for sure. Find the instructions to make your own photo lollipops HERE at Photojojo.…

Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne created an outfit for their baby niece that looks like a romper but is actually two pieces.  Their two-piece “faux romper” is actually a pair of shorts and a matching tank with an elasticized waist.  The two piece outfit makes for easier diaper changes, since the shorts just slide off.  (No having to match …

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows the summer sundress she made using a wedding dress pattern.  And not just any wedding dress pattern. She used the same pattern for the sundress that she used to make her own wedding dress.  Changing up the fabric and the length makes it appropriate for a garden party or summer day.  Her post …

I think Mikeasaurus may be my new hero. Find the awesomest tutorial ever for making your own corn cob holders (and animal ones, no less) HERE at Instructables.…

Pillowcase dresses are some of the easiest dresses to make for little girls. It stands to reason that they’re also easy to make for dolls. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to do just that. How cute would it be to make a matching set of pillowcase dresses for a little …

Hi! I’m Colleen with Just Paint It. After all the coastal décor inspiration of last week, I thought it’d be fun to share some projects that we can make ourselves and bring that coastal influence into our own homes.

Let’s start with the front door, although these wreaths are cute enough to hang anywhere in your home.

Source: Crafts …

Art projects with little ones tend to be messy.  Esther from Wholly Kao and Estie Made shares a free pattern for making a child’s art smock to protect their clothes during an artsy craftsy session.  From her photos, it looks like she used quilting cottons for the outer and the lining.  To make it a wipe-clean smock, you could use a laminated cotton or …

In her Tool Time Tuesday posts, Karen over at Sew Many Ways shows how you can put common hardware or household items to crafty use.  I’m always amazed at the way she re-sees these items.  Today she shows how you can make your own tiered tray organizers like they sell in the craft stores, except she gets everything from the hardware …

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a loose fitting racerback tunic.  It cinches in under the bust and she gives it a high-low hem.  Go to The Sewing Rabbit for her how-to.

[photo from Eat. Sleep. Make.]…

I don’t know about you, but my summer is anything but lazy. In fact, it means having kids around ALL the time while trying to work, keep house, and sleep. There is little leisure time for me until Fall. So I appreciate, as always, shortcuts. Here are 6 ideas for making cute treats for the 4th of July using store-bought …

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