Remember allllll the way back to November (seems so long ago now), when I mentioned the 12 Days of Push Pops going on at The Partiologist? And all I had to share then were these cutie gingerbread guys? … Read More...
Freebie | Over 100 Tags and Labels to Print or Make
Mel from Mel Stampz has compiled this comprehensive list of links to over 100 tags and labels that you can print out. Click here to go to the list.
Tutorial | 2012 Planner | Gift Idea
Melissa Thiesse shows how she altered a plain store bought 2012 planner to give as a gift. Click here to see the tutorial.
Lots and Lots of Stuff in Jars
I won’t ever tire of the mason jar trend, I don’t think. I’ve said it a million times before, mason jars (while sure, breakable and not light as a feather) are so convenient and perfect for packaging. Find a roundup … Read More...
Tutorial | Patterned Paper Owls
Do you like owls? if you, you should check out these cute owl embellishments that you can make from patterned paper. Click here to see the tutorial on Vintage Umbrella.
Tutorial | Decoupaged Pumpkin Decor
Jenni Swenson of Vintage Umbrella came up with these cute decoupaged pumpkins for scraproom decor. All you need are mini pumpkins, newspaper from the recycle bin and decoupage medium. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Milk Carton Napkin Rings
The holidays are coming and that means having company over, pulling out the good dishes, and dressing up the table. Here’s the first of many ideas this fall for making your own napkin rings. Head over to Sunny Vanilla: Upcycle: … Read More...
Monsters and Pumpkins
And a whole bunch of ideas for each. Find a roundup of Monster treats HERE at from glitter to gumdrops, including monster pudding (coming later this week) and monster cocoa, and a roundup of pumpkin ideas HERE, including … Read More...
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Red, White and Blue Candy Bars
Gasp. That’s my reaction to this candy perfection. Find the recipe for red, white and blue raspberry candy bars HERE at Cherry Tea Cakes.
Rice Krispie Treat Flag
What better celebration of America than a big Rice Krispie Treat? Except maybe JellO. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispie Treat flags HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.
Firecracker Favors
And now another one from yours truly: Firecracker favors. I filled these with marshmallows, but you can use any red, white or blue candy. Find the how-tos HERE.
Printable: Apple Pie Boxes
A free printable for a cute box to hold a cute apple hand pie? Yes, please. Find the free printable HERE at A Craft a Day.
Blue Candy Apples
Candy apples in one of my favorite color combinations: blue and red. Learn to make blue candy apples HERE at Tidy Mom.
Tutorial | Create a Fringe for a Scrapbook Page
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shows the steps for creating a fun fringe like the one she used above in her scrapbook page. The tutorial is part of her Thrifty Thursday series. Click here to go to the tutorial
Beer Pops
Every time I see anything beer related, my mind immediately goes to my husband. Hmmm. Anyway, learn to make beer pops from marshmallows, candy melts and lollipop sticks HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe Blog.
Edible Sparklers
I’ve had a pack of Wilton’s new Sugar Sheets just sitting on my counter for weeks waiting for me to be creative, and I’ve been stuck. Enter Mega Crafty to the rescue. Make edible sparklers using Sugar Sheets, marshmallows and … Read More...