Archives for June 2012

Checkerboard, I mean Chess Board, Cake

June 25, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire. Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE … Read More...

Tutorial: Mango Citrus Body Butter

June 25, 2012 by Valerie Silverthorne

If you’re in need of serious dry skin repair, this recipe is for you. Stevie at Garden Therapy made this from the book A Green Guide to Natural Beauty and includes the recipe in her post. She gave this one … Read More...

Tutorial: Embellished cuff jeans

June 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Candy from Taylor & Demolish shares a tutorial at the M&J Blog showing how to embellish the cuffs of a pair of jeans with acrylic gems, beads, and other fanciness. Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Fleece bean bag horseshoe game

June 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little kid version of a horseshoe game. The heavy metal horseshoes are replaced with fleece bean bag horseshoes. What a great idea! You could make up a set … Read More...

Tutorial: Fleece Flower Petal Pillows

June 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Come Together Kids shows how to make this dimensional flower pillow out of fleece. Though all the layers of petals make this look like it might be difficult, it’s actually a low-sew project. The pillow base and leaves … Read More...

Proejct: Sweet Bakery Card

June 25, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

This yummy bakery shop card comes from Mel from Mel Stamps, she used a combo of paper, inks, stamps, stains and rub ons for this card that would put a smile on anyone’s face (especially if you gave them a … Read More...

Ladybug & Daisy Garland {Tutorial} and/or a giveaway

June 25, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Stephanie hosts “Toastie Studio” and has this darling tutorial to make; a cute summer garland with ladybugs and daises. It can all be made with hand sewing, so also a great project to get the kids making! What a delightful … Read More...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

June 25, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.

Recycled Playhouse

June 25, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

This is one of those projects that as soon as you see it, it makes you smile. I can just imagine the look on the lucky child’s face when they saw the finished playhouse. Kellie made this adorable house from … Read More...

Vanilla Ice Ice Baby

June 25, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink … Read More...

“Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats

June 25, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Rice Krispies Treats for the 4th of July… now, with more pop! Pop Rocks, that is. Make “Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats HERE at CraftTestDummies.com.

Twig-Wrapped Candle Holder

June 25, 2012 by Heidi Gustad

Silver White Winters recently posted a tutorial for making nature-inspired candle holders. Using twigs, hot glue and twine, this easy-to-make holder would fit in great at any rustic wedding, particularly in the fall. Get the how-to.

Quilty-y tip for stitch and flip technique

June 25, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Donna of Donna’s Quilts 4U2C guests posts at QM Quilty Pleasures sharing an insight she received to streamline the stitch and flip piecing technique. Her method allows you to skip the marking. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.