This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Trashy Crafter. Trashy Crafter is the Etsy home of Kimberly Franklin, an artist on a mission to turn trash and unwanted goods into treasures. Everything in the store is made out of 100% … Read More...
What to Include in a Wedding Program
Designing a wedding program can be a bit confusing. What should be included? What exactly is a wedding program? Emmaline Bride answers these questions and more in this post. Be sure to enter the giveaway they are hosting for … Read More...
DIY Sea Stone Bracelet
Remember the tutorial I posted last month “DIY Sea Stone Rings” by Zina? Here is another fabulous tutorial by Zina that will show you how to turn sea stones into a trendy bracelet. I like this idea! … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece roses, two ways
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shows two ways to make a fleece rose. One is a tightly coiled bloom, and the other a frilly gathered flower. Both can be … Read More...
3 DIY Shawl Pin Tutorials
Donna Herron shares with us three creative tutorials for making her newest obsession scarf pins, or shawl clasp. She began creating them as a way to add extra jewelry to her outfits. These tutorials make me want to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffle apron in 30 minutes
Valerie at My 3 Monsters shows how to make a tiered ruffled apron. The layers of ruffles are so pretty! Especially when they’re made from different colors and prints. And she says it can be done in just 30 minutes! … Read More...
Shiny & Cute Clay
The cute clay puppies and the shiny bling this week!
1. ‘Poppies’ 12 Polymer clay projects in 2013, July, 2. Fresh from the workshop, 3. Fabulous Faux Collection – Cactus Turquoise Earrings, 4. :: Dogs
Duck Float Lemon Donuts
OMG. The instructions are as funny and creative as the actual creations. hooplapalooza (AKA Lisa) has created these duck donuts that will make a splash at any kids (and some adults) parties.
Where does she get the ideas from?
Go … Read More...
My Book Giveaway Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered this week. I’m sorry you couldn’t all win! (But for those of you who didn’t, my book is available on Amazon, and at select JoAnn, Michaels and Hobby Lobby stores; please ask for it!)… Read More...
15 Candle Projects to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, candles can add a touch of magic and ambiance to any space. They can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to garden parties to romantic … Read More...
8 Gourmet Doughnut (Donut) Recipes
Gourmet Doughnuts (donuts) are everywhere. But it is sooooo hard to find any actual recipes. Images after images just lead to tantalizing ideas but no actual recipes.
Well fear not. We have done the hard work and found 8 gourmet … Read More...
5 DIY Cupcake Stands
A beautiful dessert table makes a lovely focal point for a bridal shower or wedding. Display your wedding treats in style with these 5 easy ideas for custom cupcake stands!
The House of Smiths shares a tutorial for stenciled stands … Read More...
Join a Summer Sweater Knitalong
I do love a good knitalong, though I have to admit that usually I’m really excited about them at the beginning and then end up either not finishing the project or never posting that I did finish the project. So … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a boy’s dressy vest
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a boy’s dressy vest. The one she shows in her post was part of her son’s Easter outfit earlier this year. You could make one for church wear, or … Read More...
Submit Your Winter Accessories for a Chance at a Design Contract
Here’s a really fun competition you might be interested in getting in on if you’re a designer. Uncommon Goods, which is a really awesome online/catalog store featuring handmade, sustainable and otherwise really good items, is looking for some new, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace covered shorts
The Lonely Walnut made these lovely lace shorts for herself. The white lace and lavender underlayer are so light and airy! She used a basic shorts pattern, adding strips of lace before sewing them up. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Open back apron top, no layering required
Cassie Cakes shows how to make an apron top. It’s an open back top perfect for summertime wear! It’s gathered under the bust like a baby doll top, Even though the bottom is left open at the back, the bodice … Read More...
Crochet Bike Seat Cover
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I … Read More...
Applique Sarah’s way
Heather of Quilt or Stitch talks about her new-found love for applique after taking a Sarah Fielke class on Craftsy. The piece you see here, she plans to turn into a throw pillow. I’m digging the striped flower stems, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Grocery bag holder and disepnser
Leah at Phat Quarters show how to make a grocery bag holder and dispenser. The plastic bags are easily inserted into the top of the bag. Then, when you need to grab a bag, a drawstring hole at the bottom … Read More...