This yummy strawberry, cream cheese frosting and pound cake, toasted-to-perfection, dessert looks just like a grilled cheese sandwich and has the same benefits: Ease of eating without a knife and fork. … Read More...
Plastic Easter Eggs Turned Candy-Filled Cookie Sombreros
You know those piles of plastic Easter eggs you still having sitting around? (I’m looking at my pile right now.) Keep them around for Cinco de Mayo. Check out this oh-so-smart idea to turn them into candy-filled sombrero cookie hats. … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded paper boat vinyl clutch purse
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to make a vinyl purse that looks like the paper boats you used to fold as a child. I love this!!! The design was inspired by a Moschino bag she spied on a … Read More...
Love This Look!
Sara over at Creative Jewish Mom has created another winning pattern for us. It is smashing looking – better IMO as a table topper than as a rug – and she even gives us her own free pattern to … Read More...
Princess Party – Glitter Lace Crowns
If your planning a Princess party then be sure to add this tutorial for DIY Glitter lace Crowns to your activity lists. These dainty crowns are perfect for a princess party and a great alternative to store bought plastic … Read More...
May Heart
Here’s a heart that is perfect for the month of May. It’s a French chart so the month is spelled Mai in this case, but with a little tweaking you can turn that “i” into a “i” I am sure. … Read More...
DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelets
Take a look at these bracelets, aren’t they cute and very trendy? I think so! Stephanie from Henry Happened shares her tutorial with us on how to make these fun bracelets. They put a dressy spin on old school friendship … Read More...
DIY Rhinestone Statement Necklace
This statement necklace is beautiful! At first glance you would think it cost a lot, but it doesn’t, and with just a few craft supplies you can create your own. Tessa from The Lonely Walnut blog created this necklace and … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped Wrap Dress Bodice
When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was!
I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s twirly t-shirt dress
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a twirly spring dress for a girl. The bodice is actually a store-bought t-shirt, so it’s a quick project. The skirt is a circle skirt that’s fun to twirl around and … Read More...
Tutorial: Add button details to a sweater
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she added button details to the cuff and neck of a plain V-neck sweater. It’s a quick update, with just some buttons and strips of grosgrain ribbon stitched to the sweater. Go to her … Read More...
Project: Graduation Coupon Book
Here’s a fun booklet to send away to college with a recent grad. Inky Anitcs stamps has a pdf tutorial to download showing how to make this fun graduation coupon/certificate booklet, with cute ideas like redeem for laundry service, home … Read More...
Tutorial: Turtle Tin
The super talented Meg Newberg shares another tutorial on her PolymerClayWorkshop site. This one uses a tiny tin and some darling canes (You could totally use the canes Meg sells, too!) to make a sweet turtle. She suggests an … Read More...
Tissue Pom Pom Party Numbers
A Tissue Pom Pom Party Number is a decoration idea for parties where tissue paper pom poms are used to create numbers, typically to represent the age of the birthday person or the year being celebrated.
Tissue pom poms are … Read More...
Spring Freebies from DMC
Emma Broidery is the nom de plume of the blogger at DMC’s blog and she’s pulled two freebies from the archives to share with us. These spring-themed charts can be stitched as a pair or as singles. One is shown … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible placemats
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how she made a set of reversible placemats. Making them reversible gives two advantages: it gives you two looks in one, AND it provides an easy way to finish … Read More...
ETSY Shop “Scuba Felt Board Activity Set”
I have done several postings on felt boards for the children and I received this from an ETSY shop owner about all the darling characters and shapes she sells for the boards. She featured her “Scuba Felt Board Activity Set”… Read More...
Freebie: Online Idea Book
Echo Park paper has a new idea booklet to download for free. You’ll find 6 cards, 11 scrapbook pages and 4 altered projects all celebrating family, click here to download. Note, you’ll need to to “check out” but … Read More...
Free Pattern for a Breton Striped Hat
There’s something totally summery about the Breton stripe, which was originally designed for the French navy but was taken over by nautically inspired fashionistas for decades.
Kat from Just Crafty Enough took the stripe as her inspiration for the latest … Read More...
Shabby Chic Fabric Wreath
Add a pop of color to your wedding decor with a pretty fabric wreath! Take it home when the ceremony is over for a lovely memento of the day. Get the tutorial at Intimate Weddings.
Looking for more DIY Wedding … Read More...