This is such a great idea for making your own pinata. Pop on over to the blog Pink Stripey Socks for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box and potato chip bag pinata.
Chocolate Rose Tutorial
This beautiful rose crafted from modeling chocolate looks intimidating to make, but this tutorial with step-by-step photographs makes it seem very do-able. Find the how-tos HERE at Lulu’s Sweet Secrets.
Oscars Party Treats
If you need ideas for your Oscars party, best go to the source for party awesomeness. You’ll find links to gift bag ideas, game printables, cocktails, and recipes over at Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs. I’m kind of loving the … Read More...
Wood Pallet Map
Amy from The Idea Room took an old pallet and transformed it into this beautiful piece of map art! She was inspired by a map she had seen on Pinterest, I know I’ve seen it out there too. Check out … Read More...
DIY: Vegan Mascara & Cake Mascara
There are so many cool things about this tutorial not sure where to start. LOVED the history of mascara — the fact that cake was the only thing available until the late ’50s was new to me. And how great … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix-it Fox rice-filled cold pack
Rachel from Architecture of a Mom shows how to make a Fix-It Fox. He’s a boo-boo creature with a rice-filled tummy. Keep him in the freezer as a coldpack for childhood’s inevitable bumps and bruises. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tips: Take Better Photos of Your Projects
Do you like taking photos of your cards and paper crafting projects to post online? Or are you maybe thinking of opening an Etsy shop and need advice on taking better product pictures? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and Joanne Basile will … Read More...
How to Make a Potluck Dish Cozy (from a felted sweater)
Diane Gilleland produces CraftyPod.com has her “Potluck Dish Cozy” featured on “MakeZine”! This is a clever repurposed idea inspired by her Mom. When her mom had to bring a hot dish to a potluck, she usually wraps it in old … Read More...
Project: Stamped Night Light
The current issue of the Greeting Farm Stamps newsletter has an adorable project from Emily DeVlieger for making a nightlight with a stamped image. Click here and then scroll almost all the way down to find the tutorial.
-Heather
Show & Tell | Watt Up! Treat Jars With Tags
Spread some sunshine with these cute light bulb treat jars filled with yellow candy. Tonya from Nonna’s Craft Corner tells how where she got them and how she spruced them up. Click here to see more.
confetti thrower
Jordan gives us this DIY for these neat confetti tossing straws. What a great idea! I could see these at a wedding, or NYE. But I could also see kids having a GREAT time with them (outdoors, of course, or … Read More...
Handprint Clover
Here’s a truly simple St. Patty’s Day Craft that is a definite memory maker. You can do this with almost any age, even a baby!! You can get the full scoop over at Fun Home Things.
DIY Wax Paper Lantern
Sometimes I’m so amazed at how beautiful kid crafts turn out. I love the look of this simple lantern. You probably already have most of the supplies you need at home! Head over to Arsty Fartsy Mama for the tutorial.
Soda Bottle Penguin
Here’s a cute craft that you can make out of plastic soda bottles. A perfect craft for the cold winter months…brrrrr. You can find the tutorial over at Think Crafts.
DIY: Probiotic Deodorant
A deodorant with less of stuff we don’t recognize and more of stuff we do makes good sense. The folks at Frugally Sustainable share their easy recipe. And yes, it does work! Get the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace-trimmed pillowcases
These vintage-inspired pillowcases by Mary from At Home on the Bay are so pretty stacked on a bed! She shows how to make them from floral cotton fabric and lace trim. Get the tute.
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Project: Spring Bird Garland Tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” lives in Minnesota and I live in Ohio and I understand how she feels that we can bring a little touch of spring for ourselves with her “Spring Bird Garland Tutorial”! Looking out my windows … Read More...
Tutorial: Troubleshooting your twin needle
A twin needle makes a pretty stretch seam for knit fabrics. But if your twin needle stitching doesn’t look like it’s supposed to, Susan from Moonthirty helps with some troubleshooting. Whether it’s skipped stitches or puckering between the parallel stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch up a fabric memory game
Cathie and Steve show how you can stitch up a fabric memory game for a young child. The sewing is easy – just squares of novelty fabric backed with a solid. When it gets dirty, you can just toss it … Read More...
Stamp Your Own Toast
Hearts, stars, a secret message… put it all on your toast. I’ve spotted lots of stuff out there you can buy to stamp your toast. There are even toasters that stamp the weather for you. Let’s stick with do-it-yourself, though, … Read More...