I came across this Cats & Dogs Themed party by Myjuicecup.com and really wanted to share it with you. What makes it so special? It’s unique but covers such a common theme. Most kids have pretended to be a dog … Read More...
Tutorial: Making buttonholes using the automatic buttonhole feature on your machine
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine using an automatic buttonhole feature that you’ll find on most newer sewing machines. The machine will sew the buttonhole for you, but you’ll need to use … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl sewing notion caddy
This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Jewel embellished tank top
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make your own tank top with a jewel embellished neck line. The style is a perfect mix of casual and dressy. The knit fabric and tank top silhouette are comfortable and … Read More...
Mosaic Mermaids Adorn Los Angeles Gas Station
I know this story reported on by the eastsider web site, is a bit Los Angeles centric but the fact that a gas station owner has decorated his station so beautifully with mosaic art needs to be shared. Let’s … Read More...
Easy Pieces, Multiple Sizes
Ann Budd just released a little pattern book with Quince & Co. called Five Easy Pieces. It includes five patterns — one each for a hat, scarf, mittens, gloves and socks — with instructions for how to work them in … Read More...
Elegant Embroidery Flower Pattern
Mary Corbett from Needle N Thread has added a new free hand embroidery pattern she is calling Exuberant Flower. I think it is definitely exuberant but it is also elegant. She adapted the pattern from a design found in an … Read More...
Beach Themed Cupcakes With Edible Wrappings
A must have for the next beach themed birthday party (or hey – for any beach themed party) these cupcakes from Hungry Happenings are a delight! Not only do they look good – they are wrapped with edible cupcake wrappers!… Read More...
Dinosaur Activities
My little boy is obsessed with Dinosaurs and apart from a Diorama and a few art projects we haven’t really created anything else. I am dying to try the fossil prints and some fossil cookies for him to eat too. … Read More...
It’s a Small World Cupcakes
Eva from MakeMeMyCake has made these cupcakes based on the It’s a small world ride at every Disneyland.
This ride is our favorite ride each time we go to Disneyland. The kids just can’t seem to get enough.
And now, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a bra strap holder into your top
Sally from Sally Ann shows how to make bra strap holders to stitch into the shoulders of a sleeveless shirt or tank top so your bra straps around hanging out where they’re not supposed to be. They’re made from lengths … Read More...
Tutorial: Sydney Skirt with drop waist ruffle
This is the Sydney Skirt. It’s a drop waist ruffle skirt made from a comfortable stretch knit. It has a simple fold-over waistband and a ruffle placed perfectly at the hip. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Little Girl Swinter Dress
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a free pattern for her Swinter Dress. It’s a little girl’s sleeveless dress that can be worn in either warm or cold weather. In the warmer months, it’s a sundress. When the … Read More...
Technique: Crayon Resist Stamping
Find out how to get a fantastic white pop on your cards by using a crayon and resist technique, hop on over to the Capture the Moment blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
All in the Process
Ronna Sarvas Weltman makes big, organic necklaces with wonderful colour combinations, texture and shapes. Her polymer clay beads are made with a variety of techniques including marbling, carving, and antiquing. She shares a stack of photos from her process of … Read More...
Tutorial: Add leather knee patches to pants, no sewing required
Aimee from Clones ‘N Clowns shows how to add leather knee patches to a pair of pants. This is a no-sew project, as she uses leather adhesive to attach the patches to the pants. If you wanted to stitch the … Read More...
A Sweet Little Kerchief to Knit as a Gift
I’m sort of smitten with this lovely little kerchief pattern from Eddie’s Room. The Lepidina Kerchief is a quick knitting little triangle featuring flowers worked in eyelets. It has a little button closure to keep it on your neck and … Read More...
Amazing Lego Man – Frozen Pudding Snacks
So who loves Lego?? Asks amazingly talented Michelle of sugarswings. Apparently almost a billion kids.
She has managed to combine two loves of kids together in one great recipe using this lego man mold.
Go get her super cute recipe … Read More...
Bath Activities – Ice cream Parlor
A bath or hot shower has always been my go to place when my world is crashing down around me. I don’t know why but I find a hot shower is my escape. It seems I have bestowed this upon … Read More...
10 Sandwich Alternatives for School Lunches
Late last week, I linked to Keely McGuire’s post on 20 non-sandwich school lunch ideas. Over the last week – that post has become a star hit on our site. So thank you Keely. We hope you have found … Read More...