I chose to feature Us Noi by elimargini (Elisabetta) because I loved the soft colors used for a travel photo, and the mix of gold and pink.
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… Read More...I’ve been scrapping since I was very young (I think
Adornment in Clay
After having done the Bead Soup Bead Party( a great big beady party) last weekend I’ve been flooded with pictures of the amazing beadiness polymer clay artists get up to. These are just some of them.
Slotted Building Discs
I found the ideas for these slotted building discs at Made by Joel and thought it was a great project to share with all of you. I love the idea of taking these along with you for a quiet activity … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric corner bookmark
Read much? This fabric corner bookmark will mark you place when have to put your book down. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s super easy to make and uses 4″ x … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kids
Oliver + S shares a free pattern for their Sunny Day Shorts for kids. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and work for either boys or girls. You can make them plain, or add fun finishing details like patch … Read More...
Winner of Epic Rubber Band Crafts
Congrats go out to Charlotte H. of Yakima, WA. She is the winner of Epic Rubber Band Crafts: Totally Cool Gadget Gear, Never Before Seen Bracelets, Awesome Action Figures, and More!
Cross stitch – Freebie: Frozen
Do you have a fan of the movie Frozen in your house? Even if you want to scream whenever you hear that song, “Let It Go,” you can still stitch up this adorable pattern. I really love the colors and … Read More...
Rainbow Fruit Tartlets
In case you have some last minute events you need to bring a dessert to, here is a quick and easy recipe for you.
Ashton from Something Swanky shows us how to make mini fruit tartlets using Pillsbury sugar cookie … Read More...
Winner of Creating PDF Patterns course by Lauren Dahl
I’m happy to post the winner of the giveaway for a free registration to Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale.
If you haven’t yet read my review of this course, go here to … Read More...
Increases and Decreases for Lace Knitting
Because I can do that, I decided that this week ought to be devoted to lace knitting. Lace is great for summer, and it’s fun to knit any time. Even just a little bit of lace as an edging or … Read More...
How to make a recycled cork owl and pussycat
I kind of giggle when a clever crafter comes up with a way to take an adult item (Wine corks and champagne corks) and turn them into a cut toy for the kiddos. Michelle sent in a link to … Read More...
DIY Party Booth Frontage
This party booth frontage was created for a Circus themed party. The free-standing curtain is perfect for so many different party themes. The basic structure can be used for photo booths, candy stalls and many many more ideas. Creating this … Read More...
DIY Paperclip and Tape Necklace
Now that Duct tape comes in all different colors a whole new world has opened up. I love this Orange Geometric design. It might take a little time to create. The supplies are so obtainable that you could be making … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet petticoat for an 18-inch doll
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to make a petticoat for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll. Using gathered eyelet trim makes this a super fast, super easy project, and the eyelet lace makes such a pretty … Read More...
8 Knitting Patterns for the Summer Beach Trip
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine, the sound of the waves, and the sand between your toes. But don’t forget to bring along your knitting! There’s nothing quite like sitting on the beach with a cool … Read More...
8 Transportation Month Crafts
May is National Transportation Month so why not plans some related crafts for your kids! Not only will the kids have fun making all of these crafts, you can also use them as an opportunity to teach them about different … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ribbon pickup skirt
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how to make this little girl’s skirt with gathered ribbon pickups. The pickups are made with ribbons threaded through casings at the hem, ruching the skirt up and creating a slight scallop to … Read More...
Project: Glittery White Wedding Card
The Art Glitter blog will show you how to combine die cutting and glitter for a stunning white glitter wedding card.
-Heather
Looking for more Wedding themed papers and supplies? Check out these embellishments here.
Inspiration du Jour | Blue Skies
I chose to feature Blue Skies by paperiliitin (Riikka) because of the stunning photo and all the painty and layering techniques used. I really loved the way the letter stickers are scattered around too.
Tidbits about Riikka:
How long have … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower Hairpins
I’d probably turn these into beads because that’s how I go but they ARE adorable hairpins just as they are made in the tutorial. Anke, the artist, always has such a fun touch with her work.
Check out this … Read More...