‘Tis the season (Fall, that is, at least for those of us in parts of the US.) Find an apple guide that includes a brief history, photos, and links to recipes HERE at epicurious. How have I never heard … Read More...
DIY: Snow-Globe Soaps
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday projects and Alphamom shares a fun project on her site. Learn how to make adorable Snow-Globe Soaps here.
Mosaic Tutorial…Let’s Make a Trivet
I think you’re all due for a tutorial or two…mosaic is the word. I sold a mosaic vase Saturday so I’ve got it on the brain. I found a simple but pretty cool mosaic tutorial over at the Shrimp Salad … Read More...
Wormy Apple Snack
Find a pretty darn clever snack idea for kids: This worm in an apple. Find the how-tos HERE at babble.
[tags]worms, apples, kids, snacks[/tags]
Tutorial: Alphabet pillows with turned edge applique
Farrah from Craft “a” world shows how she made these pillows with turned edge appliqued letters on them. The letters are actually icons from her son’s favorite computer program – Adobe Photoshop. If you know someone who loves their graphics … Read More...
Skeleton Cupcakes
These creepy, clever Halloween cupcakes have won me over completely. Perhaps it’s the total Halloweenyness from top to bottom, the devil’s food cake, the black icing, the sparkly bats, the skull pops… perfection. Learn how to make them HERE at … Read More...
Not too old to stretch
Janet Perry shares tips and considerations for working with vintage needlepoint canvases. See her post.
Tutorial: Twirled ribbon rose
Carol Daisy shows us how to create her twirled ribbon rose. These petite blooms would be perfect for christening dresses and other baby wear. See the tute.
Tutorial: Lazy daisy peacock feather
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny shows us how to combine three simple stitches into a gorgeous peacock feather. See the tute.
Button Sandwiches
Awww. Too cute. Turn your sandwich into a button with these how-tos and free labels at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
[tags]sandwiches, free printable, buttons[/tags]
Tutorial: Kid’s pajamas from knit fabric
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making a pair of long-sleeved, long pants pajamas for kids. The ribbing at the ankles keeps the pants from shifting or riding up as the child sleeps. Made from soft, stretchy knit … Read More...
Panda Bread
As a longtime DC resident, I am of course loyal to the Panda (because our zoo has Pandas), so I was drawn to this Panda Bread from The Knead for Speed. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE.
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DIY: Sea Clay Facial Masque
Allison B. Kontur of BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Clay Facial Masque on her blog.
Felt Fruit Basket Ornament Instructions by Nicole Spring
Not only does Nicole give us the instructions for this darling basket, she also gives us the patterns for all the fruit in the basket. This fruit basket ornament, representing abundance is one of the many beautiful projects in the … Read More...
Han Solo in Carbonite in Chocolate
Brilliant. Spotted on Craftzine, find the how-tos at instructables.
[tags]Star Wars, chocolate, molds[/tags]
Free chart: New baby
The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com has posted this free design by Maria Kelly. The site’s e-newsletter says,
Congratulate proud parents by stitching a cute baby card featuring this little bundle of joy.
Great idea! Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Create honeycomb tucks
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to make these beautiful honeycomb tucks in a piece of fabric. It creates an allover dimensional design that would be fabulous on a decorative pillow or on the bodice of a fancy dress. Go … Read More...
Zoo Sandwiches
Check out this collection of zoo-inspired sandwiches at Little Food Junction, and find tips on making them. Find the collections HERE, HERE and HERE.
[tags]animals, sandwiches, lunch, kids[/tags]
Tutorial: Cupcake color matching game
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make this cupcake-themed color matching game for babies and toddlers. The soft fabric cupcakes all have different color icing, each matching a different well in the muffin tin. Get the tute.
Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with tulle ruffle
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make this little girl’s skirt with a tulle ruffle peeking out from the bottom. Perfect for a little girly-girl! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Therapeutic Crafting]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, toddler, girl, … Read More...