Bling up your wedding shoes with a quick and easy tutorial for rhinestone-clad heels from The Sparkle Queen! I’m adding this to the DIY Wedding Shoes Pinterest board here. So many fun and budget-friendly inspirations! Thanks for the … Read More...
Pin of the Week: How to Repair Socks
Since I have socks on the brain (and on the needles) lately, I thought I would share this post from Cookie A I came across on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago about repairing socks.
The main downside to … Read More...
KnitScene Now Available by Subscription
I have always loved KnitScene magazine because it has really cute but relatively easy projects, which is well-suited to my buys mom lifestyle.
What wasn’t well-suited to that lifestyle was the fact that I had to remember to go to … Read More...
Licorice Flag Favors for the 4th of July
Remember this roundup for 4th of July treats made from store-bought candy? Well, here’s a little PS for you. Turn licorice flags into cute as can be party favors. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Looking … Read More...
Game of Thrones Cupcakes
I hear all these great things about how addictive the show Game of Thrones is. But I don’t get HBO, so now I’ll have to wait a million years until Netflix lets me watch it instantly. And these crazy cupcakes … Read More...
Drilling Glass for a Sea Glass Pendant
Drilling glass is one of those things that has some people mystified. If you try to do it without any instruction you may not realize that water is the most important component in the procedure. That and a diamond bit. … Read More...
Decorated Brownies
I think the brownie is ignored way too often as a canvas for decorating. In my years here, I’ve posted on surprisingly few spruced up brownies. Let’s change that, shall we? Especially when it’s so easy just to add stripes? … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own piping in 4 easy steps
I love the look of piping peeking out at a seam, but the selection of premade piping is just so limited. If the handful of basic solid colors doesn’t match your project, you’re out of luck. Heather from The Sewing … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Color Block Patriot Dress for little girls
Melanie from The Crafty Cupobard shows how to make a color blocked tunic dress. I’m loving the curved bodice! She made a pair of matching dresses for her daughters and used a red, white, and blue palette to make them … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Reversible Knit Knot Shorts
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how to make her Reversible Knit Knot Shorts. They’re knit shorts with knots at the side and, like the name suggests, they’re reversible. You’ll need your favorite shorts pattern – she’ll show how to adapt … Read More...
Sprinkles Will Fly! Cupcake Couture Blog Party for the 4th, with a Big Giveaway
I’m compelled to share with you this 4th of July cupcake greatness, the Sprinkles Will Fly Cupcake Couture party hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com, Each blog dressed up their 4th of … Read More...
Patriotic Cereal Treat Pops
I’m picturing the jillions of kids who would adore these. Cereal treats on the inside, swirly candy coating on the outside. And the stick. July 4 perfection. Make patriotic pops HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Tutorial: Stamping on Nails
Ok, I admit I’m not a girl who paints her finger nails, I work with my hand so much I think the polish would last a couple of hours before I’d have permanent stamping ink or acrylic paint all over … Read More...
How Much Food?
Ok Ok. I am definitely guilty of preparing too much food at most for my parties. I have this habit of making sure everyone is catered for including vegans, vegetarians and gluten free people.
I would rather have too much … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – ChipmunkCheeks
This week’s featured Etsy shop is ChipmunkCheeks. ChipmunkCheeks sells the absolutely delighting art of illustrator Katie Vernon. The prints depict primarily flora and fauna, although there’s an entire category devoted to “The Cheeky Side”. Each print comes printed on archival … Read More...
From Polymer Clay
Pretty pebbles, little mosaic, a tiny tweet and tableware… clayers are kinda creative!
1. Tattered Butterfly Wings ~ painted polymer clay beads, 2. Polymer clay micro mosaic brooch, 3. Polymer Clay Journal Mixed Media Bird, 4. Cara … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bib onesie
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make a plain onesie into something quite special by adding a cute bib. The bit of fabric stitched at the neck gives the look of a dressier top … Read More...
Striped Beach Luminaries
Amanda from Crafts by Amanda put together these lovely luminaries with mason jars, painter’s tape and scraps of burlap. The icing on the cake for this project is the addition of sand and some sea shells inside them, creating a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh duffle to carry your pool toys
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a mesh duffle to hold pool toys. The holes in the fabric allow the water to drain off of the pool toys, thus avoiding the mildew and other funk that often breeds … Read More...