Mie from Sewing Like Mad shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she made her Wave Skirt. The wide, curving fabric stripe is pieced into the skirt body. An invisible zipper set into the side is the closure. … Read More...
Friday is for Kids: Flower Lunch
Here’s another one for the kids on this Friday: Turn their lunch vertical and make flowers! I love this. I might even do this with the next sandwich for me. Make a flower lunch HERE at Little Nummies.
First Time Ever: TWO Monsters Inc. Tortilla Lunches
I think, think, in years of blogging and thousands of posts, this is the first time I had two simultaneous submissions of almost the exact same idea and execution. And the winner is Mike Wazowski of Monsters, Inc. Posted on … Read More...
Easy Sprinkle Tea Lights
When celebrating one’s birthday, every single morsel of one’s day should be celebratory, don’t you agree? I mean, your toothpaste should sing to you, your shampoo shout hooray. Even your birthday candles should look like mini cakes, and sprinkles everywhere … Read More...
DIY Beaded Fringe Torque Necklace
I love the 1920’s look of this Beaded Fringe 1/2 Torque Necklace designed by Portia. She used bugle beads she recycled from a dress that she found at a charity shop.
Portia included this necklace as part of her blog … Read More...
DIY Cooler Stand
Seriously! This is awesome. It doesn’t have to be for Father’s Day either, although that’s what this particular cooler stand was, a Father’s Day gift. Wouldn’t this be a great addition to your backyard? I love it! Check it out … Read More...
A Cool Way to Carry Your Crafts
If you’re a fan of knitting on the go (and beer) you need to go check out this project on CraftFoxes for a six-pack craft caddy. (Yes, you could use a soda sixer instead.)
It’s really pretty simple and … Read More...
8 Creative Ways to Transform Wonton Wrappers into Crowd-Pleasing Snacks & Meals
When most of us think of wonton wrappers, we picture tidy little dumplings bobbing in a steaming bowl of soup. But those paper-thin squares are secretly one … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Market Bag with boxed corners
Alexandra Smith from Lola Nova has created an effortlessly stylish and practical accessory with her Origami Market Bag, and she’s generously shared a tutorial for making it! This bag is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it a … Read More...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Monkey Cake
The master of sweets-that-look-delicious-and-adorable-and-clever-but-totally-manageable-to-make (is that too long?) has created yet another delicious and adorable and clever cake that looks totally manageable to make. Find the how-tos and recipe to make peanut butter chocolate monkey cake HERE at Bird on … Read More...
Giant EAT Letters from Reclaimed Wood
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 … Read More...
Party On Dudes Party On!
Get in the party spirit with this fun “Party on” necklace from sourcherry.co.uk on Folksy.com.
Tisp for marine vinyl appliques
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 … Read More...
DIY Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet
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 … Read More...
DIY Photo Lollipops
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 … Read More...
DIY Animal Corn on the Cob Holders
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.
Project: Swing Card
This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...
Pink Stone DIY Necklace
Stephanie from Henry Happened has some great jewelry making tutorials posted on her blog. I have featured several throughout the past few months. She is so creative, it is inspiring. While browsing her blog over the weekend, I came across … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
What is it about purses made in the shape of other objects? I can’t get enough of them! Like this pencil case that Jill from Creating My Way To Success made. It’s a pencil pouch shaped like a giant pencil. … Read More...
Nutella Pretzel “Strawberries”
Words can’t express how much I adore these. You have the cute strawberry thing, the Nutella thing, the chocolate thing and the pretzel thing. Genius in a basket, in my view. Find the recipe for Nutella Prezel “Strawberries” HERE at … Read More...