I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at … Read More...
DIY Anthropologie Style Lamp – Felted Flower Goodness
Meghan Berney, of “Another Crafty Day” lives in a historic little city called Federicksburg, Pa. Megan hopes you learn something new on your visit to her blog. She created this charming lamp shade something like the one she loved from … Read More...
61 Birthday Cakes to Make
I’ve posted on these collections of birthday cake ideas from Parenting before, but now they have them all collected neatly on one page, organized by theme, so you can easily pick and choose what masterpiece you’ll create without having to … Read More...
Easy Ombre Earrings
Rachel’s lovely ombre earrings are quite simple to make and equally lovely. Make a pair in every color of your wardrobe and for great gifts, too. See Rachel’s tutorial at Lines Across.
Tute and meet: Travel tidy for keys and loose change
Fiona of Celtic Thistle made this adorable travel tidy and decided to create a tutorial for it as a way to give back to the blogging community (she’s mostly blog taught). She also entered this tutorial in Plum and June’s… Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered cosmetic bag
Michelle Rosca shares a tutorial over at SEW Timeless (the Timeless Treasures blog) showing how to make a boxy zippered cosmetic bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from SEW Timeless]
Versatile Paper Beads
Take a look at these pretty paper beads from Cintia at My Poppet. She’s sharing her tutorial for making this fun, versatile necklace at her blog. Imagine all the possibilities with endless color choices and bead sizes. This would … Read More...
Project: Vintage Anniversary Card
I love the mix of stamping and a vintage digital image for this anniversary card! Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
U Look Haute Summer Season feat. Lauren Conrad
U Look Haute, the Youtube channel devoted to fashion and beauty is launching a crafting show, staring none other than Lauren Conrad! If you’ve somehow missed LC’s rise to fame, she’s known for her fabulous sense of style she … Read More...
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a … Read More...
Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!
Lark has an exciting new book they’ve decided to release early as an eBook for Nook. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! Make Stylish Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Kathy Sheldon contains shrink plastic basics to get you started or help you rediscover this … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy two-piece summer outfit
Tamara from Etcetorize shares a tutorial for making a fab two-piece summer outfit. It’s a strapless top and a matching skirt that you can wear together like a dress or as separates. It’s an easy project, well suited for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn-wrapped fabric weights
Caiti from Walker Whimsy used metal washers (the big heavy ones) and colorful yarn to make a set of fabric weights. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Panty Pack to sort your unmentionables while traveling
Michelle Dorsey from Sew Michelle shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Panty Pack. Ohh, how I needed this last week when I was traveling! It’s a handy bag to pack your unmentionables in. It has two … Read More...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Itch Relief Stick
Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief … Read More...
Project: Stamped Travel Tag
Summer time is travel time. Send someone off on vacation in style with this cool BonVoyage travel tag from Richele Christensen. Visit her blog California Art Girl for her directions. This would also be a fun luggage tag so you … Read More...
13 Olympic Crafts for Kids
Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. I have heard of many people having an Olympic party. If there are kids coming, you will definitely want to have a craft table! Why not use these fun crafts for kids!! … Read More...
Improve a Tea Light with Markers
Create with Mom share how to use brush tip markers to spruce up some plain tea lights. Check out how she does it.
Hate Wire Hangers than (felt them) tutorial
This project is so brilliant and simple that you can get rid of all those old wire hangers. Heather created “The Sewing Loft” to share her ideas on repurposing and up cycling she learned as a child from her mother … Read More...