Washi Tape is so trendy right now I’m not surprised someone has come out with stamps that look like washi tape. Vanessa Spencer has used them with Staz- On Ink to stamp up some fun muslin fabric bags. Visit Stampington … Read More...
6 Food Crafts for Kids
My five-year old is very different from me in so many ways from the five-year old me. She shakes off insults more easily. She doesn’t care about her hair being perfect (which is good, because it never is). But … Read More...
Fun Food on a Stick for Kids, 4 Ways
I hope it goes without saying to make sure the kids don’t stick themselves in the eye. Or use these as weapons. Or poke their baby sister. Please.
Make delicious, healthy fruit and chocolate on a stick at Little Food … Read More...
How To Make 100 Crochet Appliques
If you like to add small bits of crochet to garments, totes, and accessories, this book has plenty of material for you. This book contains groupings of appliques that will please you and others. There are seasonal appliques, those … Read More...
Freebie | Nurture Photography e-Book
This free e-book from the Nurture Photography Challenge is full of tips and tutorials for better photography and editing, and also free layered templates. Download it here from Bumbles & Light
Wire Bead Tutorial
Natalie shares with us another creative tutorial. She explains that you can “Add another dimension to your jewelry creations with a hand made wire bead. A great project for anyone wanting to try their hand at simple wire work.” Learn … Read More...
Tutorial: How to install magnetic snaps
Magnetic snaps
are a handy closure for purses and wallets. They’re easy to work and they’re invisible from the front. They also happen to be inexpensive to buy and simple to install, requiring no special tools. Anna from Noodlehead shows … Read More...
Striped Luminaries
Make these lovely luminaries using spray paint, glass vases and twine. Check out how at 52 Projects.
4 Graduation Treat Ideas
Preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, middle school, high school, college, grad school, beauty school, medical school… There are a million ways to graduation nowadays. Here are four more, sweet ways to celebrate the graduate:
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Graduates are sure to love chocolate. … Read More...
15 Summer Treats and Sweets
In the spirit of roundups, as I’ve embraced this week, I thought I’d share with you this roundup of Summer-themed sweet treat ideas I compiled from the archives over at my other blog. For links to all 15 how-tos, click … Read More...
Incredible 3D Decorated Cookies
If it wasn’t enough that there are ridiculously talented cookie decorators out there, they have to go vertical on me, too. Here are a few crazy awesome 3D decorated cookies.
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Hilarious ode to a mixer (with how-tos) at 1 … Read More...
Gold Colorblock Candlestick Holders
Erin from House of Earnest put together a tutorial for making these super simple colorblock candlestick holders.
5 Ideas for Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream. I love you. Ice cream sandwiched between two pieces of more dessert, be they brownies, cookies, Rice Krispies Treats, whatever, I love you more. Here are a few ideas for ice cream sandwiches.
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From the always-clever Hungry … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern – Summer MuuMuu for little girls
Jacinda from Pretty Prudent (that’s the new name for Prudent Baby) shares a free pattern for making a summer MuuMuu for little girls. Elastic at the neck makes it easy for kids to put on or take off. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Moccasins for baby
Kelly from Wild Wandering and Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how to sew a pair baby moccasins. She used a free baby bootie pattern that she adapted to make them into moccasins. She shows the adaptations and how to … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Fabric Interfacing Material
Ever since I got my Silhouette die cutting machine I’ve been wanting to try cutting out fabric with it. I don’t do as much work with fabric as I do with paper but I like trying to incorporate fabric … Read More...
8 Sweet Ideas for Dr. Seuss
Aren’t we all sweet on Dr. Seuss
and the wacky, colorful, wonderful, poetic worlds he created? Here are some sweet treat and party odes to Seuss.
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Make your own Seuss-style cupcake stand at Make it Cozee.
Etsy Shop Feature: Craftpon
Craftpon is a new wholesale supply shop that opened on Etsy March 13th, 2013. Their office is based out of Hong Kong. In their shop you will find a variety of craft supplies at low, low prices. Nothing … Read More...
Mini Magazine Download {Story Shells}
This mini magazine is a wonderful step by step instructions for instilling creativity and quality time with your children. You can sign up for the newsletter to get the free mini magazine over at Crafting Connections.
22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the … Read More...