Candy-making is a tricky thing. It involves a thermometer, which suggests precision is necessary. Not “suggests,” precision IS necessary. I’m not precise. So I very much appreciate shortcut candymaking. All of these lollipops need no thermometer to make, leave no … Read More...
Drinks for the 4th of July
I’m not a master mixologist. I can mix two things, like a gin and tonic. Or a mimosa. And I may or may not have made some cosmopolitans in the past, so that added an ingredient or two. But I … Read More...
Project: Rolling Pin Stamps
Here’s a fun DIY project, turn your rolling pin in a stamp! By covering your rolling pin in paper you can still use it in the kitchen, then add some cool foam shapes and you can roll out some fun. … Read More...
Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis
, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More...
DIY Tutorial | Make Your Own Craft Sheet
Tiare Smith from iClassyGirl shows you in this short video tutorial, how you can make your own non-stick craft sheet using three household items. If you like to try artsy techniques like painting, inking and misting, you need one of … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Shovava
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Shovava. Shovava is the design vision of Roza, a designer who’s background includes eight years in the New York fashion industry. Deciding to leave all that behind, she set out to design one … Read More...
Free eBook: How to Make Recycled Jewelry
I am happy to share this eBook with you “How to Make Recycled Jewelry” by Jewelry Making Daily. The eBook features three jewelry making projects you can make that features objects you can find around your house.
Included in the … Read More...
Summer of Clay
Where I am, the last few days of the school year are happening. Summer break is so close you can just about taste it. There will be claying in my summer and it looks like I’m not the only one!… Read More...
Tutorial: Matinee Dress for girls
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how she made her Matinee Dress. It’s a girl’s sleeveless dress with a plunge back and an empire waist. A contrast band of fabric defines the … Read More...
Fruit and Gummy Bear Ice Cubes
Speaking of ice cube trays… here’s one more super cool way to use an ice cube tray. Only this one actually does involve ice. But also gummy bears and other fun things. Make fruit and gummy bear ice cubes … Read More...
Men’s Knitting Book Winners
Hi there! The winner for the men’s knitting books is commenter number 40, Peggy, who says:
… Read More...I’ve made a cardigan for a dear friend, and a couple of button-up vests, a hat, and a scarf for my Husband. I’d love
Use Your Ice Cube Tray for Way More than Ice
I have to agree with Buzzfeed, that these are genius ways to use an ice cube tray in an non-ice kind of way. Shown are chocolate-covered cheesecake bites by Damy Health. Other ideas involve herbs, sauce, baby food, … Read More...
How to make a recycled pill bottle flower
Over at the blog About Family Crafts there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pill bottle flower. I bet this would make a fun container for hiding in the lawn like Easter eggs. I can … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded chiffon color block skirt
This color blocked skirt that Portia from Miss P made is pure gorgeousness! The pieced panels of beaded chiffon with panels of solid fabric. The result is a skirt that dress but modern, sleek but detailed. The beaded fabric came … Read More...
Tutorials: How to make continuous bias, plus how to calculate how much you’ll get
I have a pretty healthy stash of bias tape scored from estate sales and fabric store discounts. But by far and away, my favorite bias tape is still the stuff I make myself. Bias tape from a stripe or a … Read More...
Pop Rocks Shooters for the 4th of July
I should probably post these later in the day, huh? But they are sooooo good, and go down soooo smoothly. And it’s, um, never too early to celebrate the Independence of my country, right? I made some Pop Rocks shooters … Read More...
Crib Mattress Spring American Flag
Any idea what this cool flag used to be? Well, I guess I kind of gave it away in the title of the post, huh? 😉 This creative crafter took an old crib bed spring and turned up into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper bag bubble sundress for girls
Alida from Alida Makes shows how to make this cute bubble sundress. It has a paper bag bodice and contrast straps. The fit is super flexible. It fits her 4-year-old daughter as a dress, and her 7-year-old as a tunic. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew or low-sew scarf apron
Brittni from papernstitch shares a tutorial over at scarves.net showing how to make a simple cafe apron out of a couple of scarves and a length of ribbon. She shows it as a no-sew project, using fusible webbing to attach … Read More...
Project: Cool Dad Card
Is your dad the coolest? Then, show him with a hand made card. Hero Arts has directions for making this cool card using stamps and different colors of ink daubers, click here for directions.
-Heather