Check out this photo gallery of ideas to make food fun from Family Fun. Find the slideshow HERE.
[tags]kids, fun, banana, cucumber[/tags]
Dandelade? Lemonlion? Well, It’s Dandelion Lemonade
Learn how to make dandelion lemonade HERE at Learning Herb, found via The Crafty Crow.
[tags]dandelion, summer, lemonade[/tags]
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Creative Jewish Mom has a cute little craft using cupcake flower liners. Perfect for welcoming Spring!
Hand and Scrunched Paper Tree
This project is so cute and perfect for many ages! Visit Paper Crafts for Children to see how!
Sewing Project for Kids
This is a great first sewing project for kids…I knew my foam sheets would come in handy! Visit Skip to My Lou for the how to!
Tutorial: How to clean your iron
Ironing is crucial to the success of a sewing project, but we often get so wrapped up in our love for fabrics, and machines, and gadgets that we forget that these workshorses need maintenance to continue to function properly. Head … Read More...
Tutorial: Monthly dressmaking sew-along with Kathleen from Grosgrain
Did you know that Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tum Tum Tree has started a monthly dressmaking sew-along? It’s called A Frock by Friday, and each week long sew-along walks through the steps of creating a dress from a different … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a hand towel
Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
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DIY Macaron Tower
Visit Project Wedding to learn how to create your own macaron tower for your dessert table. Find the how-tos HERE. The how-tos were created for Project Wedding by Macaron de Paris, Merci New York, and Oh Darling! … Read More...
DIY Twinkies
Make your own Twinkies with this shortcut recipe from The Cooking Photographer. Find the how-tos HERE.
[tags]Twinkies, homemade[/tags]
Painted Buns
I love the detail on these sandwich buns (and the breadth of food that can be turned into art). Find the recipe for these sandwich buns and tips on how to paint them HERE at Cherry on a Cake.… Read More...
Tutorial: Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr shows us her Frankenstitch technique — freestyle embroidery that captures heavy textural effects. She says,
… Read More...You just have to forget some of the rules about embroidery we’ve all strained to achieve when first learning to keep stitches even,
Tutorial: Basic Bead Embroidery
LollyChops has posted a quick guide to basic bead embroidery. If you’ve never tried adding beads to an embroidery project, Lolly will take away your fears. See the tute. (This blog no longer exists, but we were able to link … Read More...
How to applique ultrasuede
Orna Willis has temporarily posted a couple of class videos about adding ultrasuede applique to your needlepoint projects. Check them out while you can!
Free pattern: Fold-over bookmark
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for this beautiful tatted bookmark. She says,
… Read More...A simple bookmark free of over-hanging tails, tassel or ribbons. Stays neatly in the book without getting lost in the pages. Only a small speck is visible
Tutorial: Photo Pinwheels
Learn how to make these photo pinwheels from PhotoJojo. Click here to go to tutorials.
Tutorial: Make a fitted sheet for a crib or toddler bed
Dana from MADE guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fitted sheets for a baby crib or toddler bed. They’re easier than you think and allow you to create custom bedding for your child’s room. … Read More...
The Great Great Gatsby Cake
Learn how to make this gorgeous Great Gatsby, Jazz Era, Roaring 20s, Art Nouveau, literary-inspired chocolate cake at Poires au Chocolat. Find the detailed recipes and how-tos for adding the chocolate decor HERE.
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Jim’s Pancakes
At the end of my recent rave over not martha’s pancakes, I suggested you scroll through some of the pancake links she collected. Well, Jim’s Pancakes definitely deserves his own post. Oh my goodness, I urge you to scroll … Read More...
DENIM DELIGHT
You know how I like the idea of recycling for crochet and other crafts. Ran across this nifty idea that comes with a free pattern so you can make your own. If you don’t happen to have old jeans to … Read More...