Megs from Monkey Beans whipped up these three tiny wallets from a Valori Wells’ sewing card. Cute, cuter, and cutest! Find out more here.
Archives for July 2011
Another ISGB Gathering come and Gone…
This weekend was the annual Gathering of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers. It was held in Louisville, KY and I’m sure it was a heck of a good time. These are such educational and inspirational meetings of … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Ann’s Bee Inspired quilt
Ann from Kvinta Quilts finished her Bee Inspired quilt. She sent out cream and red fabric to her Bee partners and got back wonky star blocks she then made into this beauty. Read more about Ann’s journey here.
Looking … Read More...
Tip: Value trumps color in successful quilts
Wayne at Wayne Kollinger’s Sketch Book gives a lesson in color and value for quilters. He says,
… Read More...Choosing fabric for a quilt isn’t just about picking colors you like. Color value is even more important than color in determining how
DIY Pina Colada Candle Project
This Pina Colada candle is a fun and easy summer candle project that looks good enough to drink. It also smells yummy because of the added Pina Colada candle fragrance oil.
First I melted the soy wax
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Quilt-Along: Cog + Wheel
Tyra from Silver Lily Likes to Sew is hosting a Quilt-Along for the quilt pattern Cog + Wheel designed by Denyse Schmidt. Go to Part One to get started.
More Cake Toppers
Ah! A couple more traditional and a couple more traditional. I’m not sure what I’d go with!
1. Custom Polymer Clay Wedding Cake Topper, 2. Polymer clay cake topper for Adriana, 3. Basset Hound Wedding Cake Topper Polymer … Read More...
How To Get That Fresh Summer Glow With 3 Easy Steps
Urrrrgh it’s Monday morning again and after a wild weekend of non stop activity you sometimes feel like you need another 2 days off to get over your weekend. Not only do you look tired…… but you feel tired. Here … Read More...
Rainbow Rice and Garden Sensory Box
This sensory box is so cute. I think I could play in it all day. I colored rice blue once to make rain drops in a craft…but I never thought of making a RAINBOW of rice. Any child would love … Read More...
Grass Babies Kid Craft
This craft is perfect for both the parent and the kids in that when the craft is complete….the parent has wheatgrass that can now be used to give your kids something nutritious to eat! Sunni, the author and creator of … Read More...
Kid’s Quilling Project- Dragonfly
Quilling is one of those amazing art forms that not many people attempt or even know about. If you are interested in starting, or teaching your children, Inna’s Creations is a great site to start with. Here, Inna tells about … Read More...
Jars Decoupaged w/ Hand Printed Tissue Paper
This craft involves two crafts in one; creating your own printed tissue paper as well as making these cute little jars. My girls would love to pick some flowers and put them in something as creative as these. Creative Jewish … Read More...
Create the Everlasting Ice Cream Sundae!
Could these ‘pretend’ ice cream sundaes look any more real? I’m a little nervous about making them because I think my children might actually eat the styrofoam. My kids would love ‘decorating’ their sundaes with their favorite toppings. This would … Read More...
Rainbow Ice
This is such a fun little craft for the hot summer weather most of the US is experiencing…for those of you on the other side of the globe, why not take these into the bathtub? HEad on over the Sweeter … Read More...
Cookie Sheet Monoprints
TinkerLab is a site that you could get lost peeking around her different posts for hours. Rachelle has so many great ideas, its hard to wrap your head around it. These monoprints are one of her newest printmaking ideas. In … Read More...
Spin Art Fabric Painting
I love the blog Putti Prapancha, and she just did a guest post over at Red Ted Art’s Blog, another one of my top favorites for kids’ crafts. Roopa shows you how to create a fabulous t-shirt with … Read More...
Stingrays w/ Jacaranda Seed
This stingray craft creates such life-like looking stingrays, I would have trouble knowing the difference if I hadn’t been told what the picture was. I don’t think we have Jacaranda trees here in Florida, but if we did, my girls … Read More...
Milk and Cookies Cake Pops That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat
Milk and cookies is one of those classic combinations that never really goes out of style. It is nostalgic, comforting, a little bit playful, and somehow manages to make everyone smile no matter their age. So when that same sweet … Read More...
Ribbon Rose for Cakes
Learn how to make this simple but lovely ribbon rose to decorate cakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. You’ll find step-by-step how-tos, photos and a video.
Tutorial: Linen Stacking Pillows
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making a set of Linen Stacking Pillows, perfect for sitting on a flat bench or on the floor. The long, flat pillows are tufted, giving them the look of a tiny duvet. They … Read More...