TipNut shares a helpful list of 15 Beauty & Health Uses For Baking Soda. You will learn how baking soda can help eliminate nausea, relieve a sunburn, and more.
Back to School Snacks
Find a roundup of kid-friendly snacks HERE at Martha, including bread and veggie “sushi,” the classic ants on a log, and popcorn balls.
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Fondant Confetti
I’m loving this simple, “why didn’t I think of that?” idea from Sweet Creations by Stephanie: using a hole punch to make fondant confetti. Find the how-tos HERE.
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Felt Zombies, Cupcakes, and Turtles – Pincushions! Tutorial
Wow, three for one! This tutorial shows you how to create these adorable pincushions that will bring a smile to your face when you use them. Deborah Schlegel of “Art Threads” is generously sharing these patterns with us and I … Read More...
How to applique perfectly
Nikki (Nikki, In Stitches) has posted Five Unconventional, Unprofessional, and Somewhat Provocative Tips for Perfect Hand Applique. You have to read them — great information + Nikki’s humor = a win for sure. Go to the post.
Decoupage Night Stands
I think decoupage is one of my all time favorite mediums. You’re probably thinking “um YEAH we know, you feature it enough!” 😉 it’s really amazing what you can do with some pretty paper or fabric and a little decoupage.… Read More...
Video: Decoupage Distressed Furniture Fix
Author and artist Durwin Rice shows you how to take a damaged piece of furniture and make it new with decoupage artwork. Pay close attention to how he makes the stripes evenly spaced. I’ll definitely be using that tip in … Read More...
Tutorial: Couching
Sarah Whittle shows us the ins and outs of couching, and she demonstrates a variety of couching options. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chained cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is chained cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Tutorial: Mend last year’s clothes for this year’s back-to-school
Kids’ school clothes get heavy wear, and often they don’t make it through the year without a busted zipper, a missing button, or some other kind of mishap. Sew4Home shares links to tutorials for mending those clothes so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Library tote bag
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a tote bag to bring your books to and from the library. Darts at the bottom create a roomy space for your books, and a pocket on the outside gives a place for … Read More...
Edible Crafts for Kids
How could I possibly not include this post from babble here: 5 Crafts Your Kids Can Eat. Especially as the opening line is “Edible crafts are a bit of a rage these days.” (Um, you’re welcome. OK, just kidding. … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Cravings
Lest those that know me misinterpret this post, this collection was only inspired by my memories of craving wine while pregnant. Memories.
Clockwise from top left:
1. 12 Noon to Midnight non-alcoholic wine, featured on the kitchn.
2. Salted … Read More...
Pie on a Stick
I believe my first pie pop sighting was way back HERE over a year ago, created by Luxirare. (If anyone knows of a pie pop dating before Luxirare’s brilliance back in July ’09, feel free to send along!) And … Read More...
DIY Drink Parasols
Craft your own drink parasols from doilies with these how-tos from papermash.
Felt Locker Caddy
This is a craft that can be done by a highschooler, or a gift for back to school from the parents. Head on over to Craft and they will show in detail how to make one for a boy or … Read More...
DIY cozying up the kitchen tutorial
I am totally in love with, and I am going to make these recycled sweater felt handle cozies created by Blair Stocker of Wise Crafter Summer 10. I bought a set of Cuisinart 77-10 – Chef’s Class Stainless 10 … Read More...
Watermelon “Cake”
Just like Veggie Belly, I had seen and loved this watermelon cake serving idea in the August Martha Stewart Living Magazine. But check out this gorgeous post with Veggie Belly’s take on the idea, including step-by-step how-tos, … Read More...
Art Buckets
Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything always comes up with fun ideas that are not only functional but also adorable. These cute little art buckets are made from little pails you can probably find at the dollar store.
See the … Read More...
Subway Art Violin
How cool – not only is this a unique and interesting piece, it was put together to benefit a local symphony school. Subway art is awesome, and I have featured several subway art projects previously, but this violin is the … Read More...