It is essential that I make this with (for) my four year old. I’d love for her to believe in magical jelly beans, and given her affinity for flying unicorns and princesses who can also do ballet, it won’t be … Read More...
Carrot Patch Pudding
So super easy to make with instant pudding and store-bought candy, too. Find the how-tos HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Candy Cross Lollipops
Aw, shucks, glad to see years after I made Jolly Rancher pops they are catching on! Make your own colorful candy crosses HERE at Catholic Icing.
Easy Candy Flowers
… that even a toddler can assemble. Love when little kids “cook.” Make them HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.
Free pattern: Tatted daisy
Jon of Tat-a-Renda Patterns is sharing the instructions for tatting this gorgeous beaded daisy–perfect for adding to a brooch or a special hair ornament. Go to the pattern post.
Tom is hoopin it up
Tom Russell of Tom Russell Quilts has posted Hoop-De-Do: A Goober’s Guide to Finding Perfect Hoopiness. If you think it sounds humorous and fun, you’re right. If you think it’s probably fluff, you’re wrong. Despite his whimsical style, Tom delivers … Read More...
Soft-Boiled-Egg Candles for Easter
At this point, regular followers of this blog must know that I love Martha Stewart. Using real egg shells, she has created these sweet candleholders that will warm up any Easter table. They’re so brilliant because when lit, these candles … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote with braided chain straps
Sew4Home shows how to make this oversized market tote. Jumbo grommets and braided chain straps give it a taste of high fashion. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Recycled Denim Sling-Style Plant Hanger
When I first saw this I immediately thought of my daughter who will be heading off to college in the fall. What a great project to dress up a new apartment or dorm room! Carol will show you how she … Read More...
Free chart: Therese mini bargello
Make an Easter bunny softie
Floresita of Feeling Stitchy reprises a favorite bunny softie pattern just in time for Easter. Go to the blog post for the link to the freebie.
Tutorial: Fabric notebook folder
Becky from U Create shows how to make a fabric notebook folder. On the inside, it has a pocket to hold a top-fold notepad on one side, and a pockets for pencils and papers on the other. Get the tute… Read More...
DIY: Facial Toner
Living in a humid climate — well, when it’s warm — I love facial toners. So if you’ve never tried one, The Natural Beauty Workshop has a fabulous primer on different types of toners and then the recipes to … Read More...
Fabric Carrots for the Easter Bunny tutorial
Clare created these spectacular Carrots to keep the Easter Bunny happy. I love the patterns in the materials she used and her complete pictorial tutorial. To get this tutorial go over to “Clare’s Craftroom”.
Easter Tree with Hanging Votive Candles
The Canadian website weddingbells featured this idea in a roundup about spring wedding inspiration, but I think it would be an amazing idea for an ambitious Easter decoration that involves hanging baby’s breath in jars, roses suspended with ribbon, and … Read More...
How to sew a recycled table cloth round pillow and bibs
Old table cloths often have great designs but rarely are in good shape. What’s a girl to do? Why not try this easy tutorial shared by Rebecca of the blog Born Again Creations on how to sew a round pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Bound sleeve with woven fabrics
A binding is a pretty way to finish off the bottom of a puff sleeve, and Kadiddlehopper shows how you can make one with woven fabrics. Her tutorial shows how to sew it in the round (rather than flat) so … Read More...
More April Fool’s Day Food
But wait, there’s more April Fool’s Day foods coming your way! Every day before the 1st, Dash is posting a tricky food recipe. Find the line-up HERE. Shown is Faux toast from yesterday.
Tutorial: Basic bead embroidery
Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is adding bead embroidery to her already-over-the-top adorable custom Blythe doll dresses. And what’s more, she’s sharing the know-how with us. If you’ve never tried your hand at bead embroidery, follow Aimee’s tutorial to … Read More...
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More...