What a fun and edible way for kids to make art… on their dinner. Find the idea to let kids “draw” pictures with toppings for pizza HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Copycat Candybar Recipes
Phew, I just spent three amazing days being treated like royalty at a blogger’s summit at the Hershey’s complex, so this post is sort of fitting. (More on my Hershey’s trip later, when I’ve a chance to unpack and digest…literally.) … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle mini Christmas tree
Bridget from Wag Doll shows how to make a gathered tulle mini Christmas tree. The fluffy, sparkly tree would be gorgeous on a mantel or as part of a holiday tablescape. It’s cleverly built around a paper towel holder. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pocket placement when using a sewing pattern
It’s easy enough to use a printed sewing pattern to cut the right shapes of fabric for a garment. Placement of pockets (or other details) where the pattern says to put them is a little more difficult. Carmel from Solomon… Read More...
Tutorial: Mini quilt magnets
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty said she created these mini quilt magnets after being inspired by another blogger’s tiny collection. Both sets are adorable and would make wonderful gifts. Louise shares step-by-step how she did it. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tin Can Lanterns
These lanterns are really cute, it’s a classic project we’ve all seen before. The difference here is that you will love the technique used to keep the cans from collapsing while you’re working. Get the free instructions from CRAFT’s Facebook … Read More...
Penny Eat Sign
Using paper mache letters from the craft store and some pennies, this fun copper Eat Sign was born. Head over to The Crafted Sparrow to get the instructions for making a sign like this yourself — Loose Change.
4×4 No Melt Snowman
This cute country snowman is made from 4×4’s and would look great sitting on your porch this winter! So if you’re a snowman fan, head over to So You Think Youre Crafty to get the how to — 4×4 No … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a retro polo
Shannon from Little Kids Grow guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this retro polo shirt for a little boy. The shirt is made from knit fabric, with … Read More...
Tutorial | Notebook Paper Flowers
Learn how to make these ruffled flowers over at Craftswag. They are made from notebook papers and spray inks. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Harvest Napkin Rings – Eat.Sleep.Make.
Eat.Sleep.Make. is always cooking up something crafty and wonderful and these Harvest Napkin Rings are no exception. This photo shows off my favorite part of these napkin rings–the fabulous fall colored geometric stamping on the old book pages. Perfect for … Read More...
Free ebook: Woven bags
Check out this new free ebook from Interweave: Learn How to Make Woven Bags with 4 Woven Bag Projects. The site says,
… Read More...Handmade bags and totes require only a small amount of fabric, are easy to weave, require minimal
Sparkling Caramel Apples
Such a simple, pretty concept to merely add red sprinkles and twigs to caramel apples, and look what you get. Darling apples. Find the how-tos HERE at Le Zoe Musings.
Thanksgiving Thankful Pumpkin
Made out of cardstock, this looks like a great idea to get your Thanksgiving “thanks” out. It also looks super simple to create and you could get little kids involved as well.
Visit Craftbits.com to get more details on how … Read More...
Cutting Board Photo Frame
Shannon from Madigan Made created this totally fun way to repurpose a wooden cutting board into a modern photo frame. She’ll give you the how to on her post so be sure to head over to her blog for the … Read More...
Pretty Pink Pinecone
This blog is in Italian, but with browser translators these days there doesn’t seem to be a language gap anymore! This gorgeous pinecone ornament is glittery pink and would look great hanging on my tree this year! Head over to … Read More...
Scalloped Lace Pinecone
The moment I saw this ornament I was in love, then once I visited the blog I found a whole bunch more fabulous winter type tutorials. Be sure to check out the side bar for those after you’ve gawked over … Read More...
Wind Turbine Light Fixture
Recycled from an attic fan, this light fixture is full of rustic charm. Jamie over at Three Scoops of Love will give you the complete tutorial – who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky and find one too! Wind Turbine Light … Read More...
3 Tutorials on a Tuesday | Printing, Flowers and Dots!
1. Catherine from Design Editor shows how you can print on tags and other bits of ephemera.
2. Learn to make ruffled leaf flowers in paper and fabric on the Cosmo Cricket Blog
3. Use this dotted technique for cards … Read More...
DIY Stamped Tote Bag – Whimseybox
You must know by now how much I love tote bags. And this tutorial on how to make a super classy Stamped Tote with Oxblood Leather Straps is no exception. The tutorial is brought to you by the folks over … Read More...