A true masterpiece is this sand castle. I mean, Rice Krispies Treats castle. Oh, the possibilities for decorating beyond the beach… Make a caramel Rice Krispies Treats castle using sand molds HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Archives for June 2012
Tutorial: Feathered Star Block, Part 1 and 2
Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet rocks these Feathered Star quilt blocks. You can too when you check out her tutorials to see how she made ’em. Go to Part One: Cutting or Part Two: Assembling.
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Bugle “Ice Cream Cone” Snack Mix
Didn’t I just mention yesterday how much I’m a sucker for all Bugles-related crafts? This one is uber-cute, too. These Bugles-turned-ice cream cones are so utterly perfect. And then to throw in the snack mix? Really, now. Make sweet and … Read More...
Neck Tie Appetizers
I’m on a Dad roll now… And speaking of bread (you know, because I said “roll”? No?), there are so many sweets for Father’s Day, that it’s nice to take a break with some appetizers. Make neck tie appetizers HERE … Read More...
Dad’s ‘Stache Root Beer Sampler Gift with Free Printables
I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” … Read More...
The Very Busy Spider Lunch
I’m crazy afraid of all spiders, even pictures of spiders, and even cute ones. This is about as close as I can get to one. And it’s pretty darn cute. Make a Very Busy Spider lunch HERE at Creative Food
Winner of the Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts
I know, I know… This giveaway ended last week and I’m JUST NOW getting around to announcing the winner. I’m so sorry!! Blame it on the summer cold that’s had me sniffling and wheezing the last four days.
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A Woman’s Heart – Cross Stitch Sampler
From Feathers in the Nest, this sweet sampler is inspired by the movie Titanic. The saying is from the scene where the older Rose tosses the locket back in the ocean. What a romantic movie and such a romantic sampler … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front skirt with elastic back
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a little girl’s skirt that is straight on the front and gathered on the back. The flat front creates an A-line shape. The elastic gathers on the back make it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim baskets from jeans legs
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets. The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner. She gives the dimensions to … Read More...
Tutorial | Re-using Failed Polaroids
Gemma from Submarines and Sewing Machines shows a neat way you can reuse failed Polaroid photos. I knew there was a reason I hung on to mine! Click here for all the details.
Tutorial: Little boy’s yoke tee
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt. It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s wavy pleats sun top
Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Breezes top for little girls. It’s a simple linen sun top with wavy pleats stitched down the front. Gorgeous!! … Read More...
The Littlest Toolbox {Father’s Day Craft}
This tool box is the perfect amount of charm, humor and practicality..just like dads, right? Head on over to Alphamom for the tutorial. Pick up a box of Altoids first! {Found via A Bird in the Hand Father’s Day Craft … Read More...
Free pattern: Stand-alone shirt collar
Kylie from 3 Sheets shares a pattern and tutorial for making a stand-alone collar. It looks just like a collar you’d see on a typical button-down shirt, but there’s no shirt attached. Just button it around your neck. This would … Read More...
Quick and Simple Father’s Day Basket
This simple basket is the perfect gift for a dad who just wants to relax! And you can relax too since the project is so simple, you have plenty of time before Sunday to get it done! Head on over … Read More...
Printing With Kids
I love the fact that this post has so many different types of medium that you can choose to show your children about printing. There is something so simply beautiful about printing, and the fact that children can really be … Read More...
Tutorial | Brag Books Perfect for Father’s Day
Randi from Swoon shares this DIY for making brag books that would make great gifts for Father’s Day. You are sure to have all the supplies already in your stash! Click here to go to the tutorial on dotcomformoms.
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Book Review: Practical Origami
I recently got a chance to play around with the new book “Practical Origami“. Sometimes with origami you find that you’ve made something really pretty but then what do you do with it? Well, this book is filled … Read More...
Tutorial | How to make your own alcohol inks, shimmer mists and more
Birgit from Birgit’s Daily Bytes shares her recipes for making your own version of alcohol inks, shimmer mists and other common crafting supplies. Click here to see more.