Soda pop, Blow-Pop, Popcorn and Pop-Tarts… A very clever way to tell dad he’s the World’s Best Pop. Love it. Find the idea HERE at Creatively Christy.
Pretzel Pencils
I’m a pretty big fan of giving consumable gifts, not just because I’m an edible crafts gal, but for the “wear will I keep all this stuff?” dilemma that comes with objects that last. Hence, loving these No. 2 pretzel … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Print on Fabric | Fabric Photo Albums
Cyndy from The Creativity Exchange explains how you can print on fabric, and then use the fabric to cover plain photo albums. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Kid’s Hooded Bath Towel
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a hooded bath towel. Kids loooove these!! They can wrap up warm and snuggly as they dry off from a bath. They’re easily made out of a bath towel and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery-To-Go Bag with dividers to keep your thread neat
Sara from Sew Sweetness shows how to make her Embroidery-To-Go Bag, a handy zippered bag that holds your embroidery thread and small hoops so they’re ready to grab up and go. An adorable embroidered label on the front (designed by … Read More...
Article | A Guide to Camera Conundrums
This very comprehensive article by Laura Lawson addresses a number of camera conundrums you might be struggling with. She looks at issues like aperture, white balance, ISO and shutter speed. Click here to go to the article on Florence … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique a textured bow on to a plain blouse
Kristina J. shows how she added a textured bow embellishment to a plain blouse. The blouse was pretty enough as it was, but the appliqued bow makes it fabulous. Textured trim makes this a quick project. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Litte girl’s scallop hem skirt
Nisabell from Nisabell Necessary created this pretty scalloped hem skirt for her little girl. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s cute out of a bright happy print (shown here) but also sweet out of a traditional … Read More...
Mother’s Day Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial
Kimberly Layton at “Everything ETSY” is sharing her lovely Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial with us. It would be so neat to make something special like this notebook for your mom on her special day. Kimberly has used the most amazing … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Cookies
Stamping AND cookies, seriously, what could be better!? The Lovely Cupboard has a recipe for yummy shortbread cookies and directions for adding a special personal touch by stamping the cookies too. I’m getting hungry just looking at them……
-Heather
How to Carve Watermelon Kegs, Angry Birds, Robots and More
Watermelons… Summer’s Jack O’ Lanterns? Some of these sculptures featured on the National Watermelon Promotion Board may look familiar, as I’ve posted on a few in years past, but you can see a whole slew of them (with how-tos) HERE… Read More...
Felted iPod Cozy Pattern
This will make a lovely Mother’s Day gift for the iPod mom. Pick her colors and knit away, felt and you have a sweet looking gift all you need is to slip a new iPod in it. Get the pattern … Read More...
How to decorate a vase with hot glue texture
Yah know I forget that hot glue is a great way to create texture (like most we think of it as just a glue) well thanks to the clever crafter Kristie of the blog Home Heart Craft you too can … Read More...
Handprint Flower Planter {Mother’s Day Craft}
Even though I am a mother myself, I always find it fun searching for Mother’s Day Crafts! This handprint planter is so cute! I especially love the fact that she used stencils to embellish the handprints and the planter! All … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric tissue holder
Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows how to make a fabric tissue holder to keep in your purse. The size is just right to hold a travel pack of tissues. The top is made from several pieces of folded fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pieced chevron bodice or top
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she created a chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress. She starts with a striped fabric and then cuts and pieces it to form a “v” design. She shows it as a … Read More...
Yellow and Gray Mother’s Day Table
Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day … Read More...
DIY: Glitter Sandwich Nails
This is a tutorial, but it’s also a great jumping off point for your own creativity. So think of it as an inspiration piece. Find out how to give yourself some rocking nails here, courtesy of Nail Art 101… Read More...
DIY: Get your feet summer ready!
As we edge closer to summer here in the US, my thoughts turn not to gardening, or the beach, but my feet. Get your feet summer-ready with these simple ideas from Sesame at Viva Woman. Who knew what vinegar … Read More...
