Rustic Growth Chart
This rustic homemade growth chart is a great way to track your children’s growth while keeping with the design of your home. Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers will show you how she did it — DIY Rustic Growth Chart… Read More...
Daisy Lollipops
The lovely prettiness of these daisy lollipops sold me immediately, the perfect favor for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower… Or get well gift. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Intimate Weddings, from Sibylle of Funkytime.
Nauti pillow from EZ Dresden ruler
The talent behind Celtic Thistle took the EZ Dresden Ruler Challenge by the Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild and made her Nautical-themed pillow, shown. She shares step-by-step instructions on how she did it. Get the tutorial.
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Candy Necklaces – Quiet Lion Creations
Remember how much fun candy necklaces were as a kid? It was strange, because they weren’t pretty and they didn’t actually taste good, but there was something so magical about wearing candy. These m&m necklaces remind me of that with … Read More...
Tape your hoops
As soon as washi tape hit the market, I started collecting it. I didn’t know what I was going to use it for; but I’m a craft addict, so I had to have this awesome new supply. So far, I’ve … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Fall pin cushion
Kaaren of The Painted Quilt shares the embroidery pattern and tutorial to make this sweet fall pin cushion. See her post.
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
Perhaps one of the most annoying tasks CP soapers face is now made easier and more streamlined thanks to Jenny at I’d Lather Be Soaping. Get her fabulous step-by-step tutorial here…I’m bookmarking this one as my efforts in … Read More...
DIY: Greek Yogurt Face Mask
Another simple yet brilliant idea from Stephanie at Henry Happened…a Greek yogurt face mask with ingredients you probably already have. Get the tutorial here (and of course it’s good enough to eat too!)
Stamped Clay Jewelry
This is such a fun rainy day activity for the tweens or teens in your home! I truly love Sculpey, and this post shows you more than just jewelry for teens that you can make… awesome ideas all in one … Read More...
Tips for machine quilting by Wendy
Wendy of Late to Create shares some quilting tips on her blog after readers sent her lots of questions. I don’t want to share any here, so get on over to her blog to see what she has to say. … Read More...
Pretty Flower Vases
Need a quick make over for a boring old glass vase? This would make a great project for that young lady heading off to college, a fun decoration for her dorm room. Head over to Big Bears Wife to see … Read More...
Apple Chips for Caramel Apple Chip Lollipops
Not too long ago, I mentioned the release of the new, Fall (best) issue (ever!) of Bird’s Party Magazine. I contributed these caramel apple chip lollipops to the magazine. Find those how-tos HERE in the online version of the … Read More...
Join the convo: Finding time to sew
Let’s face it. Whether you work outside the home – or not, whether you have kids at home – or not, we all lead busy lives. Carving some sewing time out of a busy schedule is a challenge for most … Read More...
Squares of JellO Art
Despite my declarations in the past of JellO moving on (back) up in the edible craft world as a revived trend, it’s been awhile since I posted on JellO. Awesome JellO art to the rescue. Find the how-tos to make … Read More...
Pizza Pancakes – Fun Food Recipes
Pancakes are officially added to the list of decorate-able foods. I now believe there is nothing you can’t turn a pancake into.
If you’re like me, some days you just want to … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capture What You See
This article at Improve Photography outlines 10 tips for using your camera to capture what you see. The tips include understanding exposure, composition and dynamic range. Click here to go to the article.
A Peek into the Papercutting Process – Hebrica Papercut Art
So last week, I shared some beautiful paper cut artwork, and this week, I have the opportunity to show you how such art is made! Artist Kim Phillips of Hebrica demonstrates in a free e-book what goes into the creation … Read More...
Tutorial: Bead in a split ring
In response to a question from a reader, Jon of Tat-a-Renda improvises a method for placing a bead in a needle-tatted split ring. See her tutorial.
Old goldwork in macro view
Mary Corbet is doing a fascinating series studying a piece of antique goldwork. She says, “I’m using a magnifier to look at some parts and take notes, but the macro setting on the camera is pretty useful, too, because it … Read More...