Why, it’s a sweet, yummy rainbow of pride. May be too much filling for my taste, but gosh, I love this. And you can make these yourself with some Oreos, dental floss and food coloring. Find the step-by-step how-tos to … Read More...
More Cricut Iron On Ideas
Last week I shared with you my projects made with the brand new Cricut Iron On material (click here for my review) and lots of other great bloggers have also shared their terrific projects and ideas as well … Read More...
Frugalista At Work
Maybe you don’t have one of these (yarn winder)
of even one of these (nostepinne). Maybe you’re a frugal crocheter who is always looking for cost effective ways to improvise, make-do, improve, and create.
Wish I was … Read More...
Get Organized | DIY Spring Cleaning Labels
In a Sring cleaning mood? Check out this post at Creative Market showing how you can DIY your own organizational labels. They showcase three different versions. Click here to see more.
Etsy Shop of the Week – D*mnGoodDoormats
This weeks featured Etsy shop is D*mnGoodDoormats. D*mn Good Doormats sells exactly what you think they would: hysterical, pop-culture inspired doormats to dress up any door. Regardless of who you are and what you enjoy, I’m fairly sure you … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy-eared bunny bag
Nina from Méli Mélo shows how to make the cutest little bunny bag. He’s made from a natural linen with a sweet cotton print for a lining. His long, floppy ears tie together to cinch the bag closed. LOVE!! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap knit scarf toy for open-ended play
Melissa from A Happy Stitch guest blogs at Michele Made Me with a tutorial showing how to stitch scraps of knit fabric into a scarf toy. More than just a scarf, it’s an open-ended plaything. It could be a tail, … Read More...
Ribbon Embroidery Inspiration: Sandra M
I’m crazy for the block that Sandra M of Washington, USA, created with silk-ribbon embroidery, bits of trim, buttons, beads, and scraps of jewelry. What a sumptuous piece! To see a photo you can click to enlarge, go to the … Read More...
Staple Dress inspiration
To see the range of styles that can be made from one sewing pattern, check out the Staple Dress link-up over at Go Make Shit, a new collaborative blog for a group of talented and creative sewing bloggers. Last … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Foil
Here’s a cool idea I’ve not seen before, embossing on strips of metal foil tape. Mama Dini will show you how. I have lots of this tape for soldering jewelry, I’ll have to give this cool idea a try.… Read More...
Cabbage Patch Kid Cupcakes
Remember Cabbage Patch kids? I sure do. Mine was named Cassandra. And she was from Spain. My dad picked one up over there when he visited in the ’80s. Apparently they cost less overseas. Make Cabbage Patch cupcakes HERE at … Read More...
50 Sunflowers Winner
We have a winner for the 50 Sunflowers
book, and it’s commenter number 48, Mona, who said she’s looking forward to some color with the coming of spring and summer.
Aren’t we all? Thanks so much to everyone who entered, … Read More...
Mini Baseball Cookie Pops
I know at least enough about baseball to know there is red stitching on the ball and the mitt is brown. And they make for some cute cookies. I made these bite-size baseball cookie pops for a little boy’s birthday … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar piggy bank
OK I’m a sucker for glitter animals so this recycled jar with glitter piggies is just too cute! Pop on over to the blog Homework to see the full tutorial on how to make a recycled jar piggy bank.
11 Craft Room Projects for Your Space
Whether you have an actual craft room or not, there are several projects here to help you organize and beautify your creative craft space. Do you have any tips or special ways you like to organize your craft supplies or … Read More...
Bird on a Wire Graham Cracker Cookies
I actually cupped my hand on my mouth when I glimpsed these. Should I admit that? Seems lame. But I love these. Jellybeans turned expressive birds on a wire? And easy to decorate graham crackers? See why I’m so lame? … Read More...
Cute as Can Be Strawberry Cookies
Every time I think I’ve found the cutest edible craft ever, you people go and up the ante. Strawberry sugar cookies. Bring it on, summer. Find the recipe and … Read More...
Tutorial: Assembling the pages of a PDF pattern
Digital patterns. They satisfy my need for an immediate purchase (no waiting on shipping times), but you do have to assemble them yourself from the pages of printouts. Susan from Living With Punks gives her tips and tricks for piecing … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique bling patched jeans
Katie from The Crafty Blog Stalker added rock star personality to a pair of her daughter’s jeans, using Bling on a Roll and a reverse applique technique. It’s a fun look for tweens! Go to her blog for the tutorial… Read More...
Pinwheel Swirl Cookies
Everything is better in swirl form. Why are swirls so great? Even the word, “swirl,” sounds awesome. Make colored dough pinwheel cookies HERE at Sugarkissed.net. And find bonus stained glass pinwheel cookies.