This is such a cute idea and makes me think about all the different types of countdown calendars you can make! Pop on over to the blog LalyMom for the full tutorial on how to make a back to school … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon covered wallet
Sew4Home shows how to make this gorgeous wallet. The outer fabric is actually strips of Jacquard ribbon stitched together. On the inside, you have pockets to hold credit cards and a long pocket to hold folded money. You’ll need lots … Read More...
Snowflake in Summer
Over at Eglantine Stichery, Aurelia has been busy. First, she has recently finished a snowflake ornament and created a tutorial showing off how she did it. It is quite lovely and her tutorial will be applicable to any ornament, so … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Water Soluble Pens
The Whiff of Joy blog has a wonderful video tutorial teaching you how to color your stamped images with water soluble pens. I love the soft water color look of this technique and that kitty stamp is just way too … Read More...
Crochet Teddie Christmas Tree Ornaments
How cute can a crocheted Christmas ornament get? Well, at least this cute! This takes the whole amigurumi thing to a new level for me. I’m fine with Pikachu and such, but these are just huggable adorable and a … Read More...
Freebie | 3×4 Journaling Cards from The Paper Vine
You can download these free 3×4 journaling cards from the Paper Vine. The beach and picnic ones will be great for documenting your summer adventures. Click here to get them.
Looking for more Art Journal supplies? … Read More...
A Sunday Round Up
A little about what the polymer clay world is up to:
- Have you heart about EuroSynergy? It run April 30 thru May 3 2014 in Malta. There are pre-conference workshops. It sounds awesome!
- Of course there’s PCC’s Monthly challenge
Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s paper bag dress
Head over to Caila Made to find out how to make this adorable little girl’s paper bag dress. It’s a simple little sundress with a gathered top and a ruffle across the top. It’s sweet for summer, but keep in … Read More...
Free pattern: Mary Jane baby shoes, plus how to draft your own pattern
Remona from The Stitching Scientist, shows how you can sew a pair of Mary Jane baby shoes with nonskid soles. You can make a pair for 3-6 month old baby from a pair of fat quarters – one fat quarter… Read More...
Classroom Birthday Activities
I love the idea of turning a child’s birthday into a day long festival. This fun idea from ohhappyday.com creates a Party Hat Station with basic craft supplies. How fun would it be if the kids get to create their … Read More...
5 Low Fat Dessert Recipe Under 100 Calories
Maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially when it comes to satisfying that sweet tooth. It’s not uncommon to crave sugary treats even when we’re trying to eat healthy. Fortunately, there are many dessert recipes that allow us … Read More...
Epsom Salt Luminaries
Update:
We have a tutorial on creating your own epsom salt luminaries on CraftBits:
One of the tips I have learned with Epsom salts is to actually be careful where you spill it, it can absorb water if … Read More...
How To Make Soy Candles
SheKnows has a great tutorial on how to make your own soy candles
. This tute was published last year, but only came across my desk now.
It is a great find – detailed and contains a video as well.… Read More...
1959 Documentary on Glass Making
I found this documentary on glass making through one of my friends on Facebook. It’s an Academy Award winning short film made in 1959. It’s over at the web site i09.com. All I can say is you must watch … Read More...
Tutorial: D-ring belt from a silk tie
Over at Male Pattern Boldness, Peter Lappin shows how he turned a thrifted silk tie into a D-ring belt. Grosgrain ribbon interfacing works as interfacing, stabilizing the bias silk so it can be worn as a belt. (Without interfacing, the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knit dress from a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing shows how she made this knit dress out of a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts. This project is actually a remake of the first dress she ever made – way back in 1982, when she saw … Read More...
Inspiration: Minions Cards
Are your kids crazy about the little Minions from the Despicable Me movies? Really, who isn’t? Even I love these goofy little guys! Here’s a great idea I came across over Maddy’s Invitations, she’s got them for sale or I’m … Read More...
DIY Eczema Lotion Bars
These Eczema Lotion Bars are simple to make and really soothing to the skin. Check out her testimony on just how good these lotions bars are. Do you have a tried and tested natural Eczema treatment? Share it with us … Read More...
Edible Wedding Favor Inspiration
There’s nothing like a batch of sweet treats to bring a smile to the guests at your wedding celebrations! Edible favors are pretty and practical, and generally budget-friendly. Weddingstar has a must-see post filled with wonderful ideas for favors, containers … Read More...
How To Decorate Cupcakes Like A Pro
Jessie of LifeAsAStrawberry shares her final installment on cupcakes by telling us how to decorate cupcakes like a pro.
She has listed 14 ways to do so – starting with the very basics and showing us some advanced recipes … Read More...