The cheese ball is definitely the perfect go-to for craftsy appetizers. Clearly they lend themselves well to holiday creatures. Make too-cute baby chick cheese ball Easter appetizers HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Not All-Sugar Easter Treats
Catch My Party shows us this great Easter party spread. It is lovely and traditional and not solid sugar. They have used Easter colors, and made a kid friendly spread that has no chocolate. Go check out all the close … Read More...
Make Your Own Chocolate Penguins
Thank you, Morgan Freeman, for making us all adore penguins. And the chocolate versions are just as lovely. Make them HERE at La littérature gourmande. Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these … Read More...
A Crafty Obsession {Cre8time Challenge}
As you may know, I’ve been taking part in a challenge sponsored by Cre8time and Michaels Craft Stores in which I was charged to spend an hour a day creating for eight days straight. I’m at the end of that … Read More...
9 More Spring & Easter Wreaths
It amazes me that there can be such versatility in one craft project. The wreath. The wreath can be changed in so many different ways it almost seems infinite. I’ve written about several different wreath designs, and here are 9 … Read More...
Bunny Pot Pie
If I ever go over to Jill’s house, of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, I’m sure she’ll make me chicken pot pie, knowing it’s one of my favorites. And I’m glad she opted for an Easter bunny pot pie. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Tips and tricks for sewing on denim
If you’re planning to use denim in a sewing project and you’ve never sewn on denim before (or perhaps you have and found it difficult), check out this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion. They share some tips and tricks for … Read More...
Heather’s favorite zig zag stitch for sewing knits
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares her favorite zig zag stitch for sewing on knits. When I saw her blog post title up in my reader, I had to click over to see what it was. ‘Cause I have my own … Read More...
Tutorial: Studded scarf turban, no sewing required
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how to make a studded turban out of a scarf. She uses fabric glue to assemble it, so no sewing is required. If you choose to use needle and thread instead … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a little girl pleated skirt from a scarf
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows the school girl outfit she made for her little girl. The cardigan was refashioned from a larger sweater and a t-shirt. And the pleated skirt? She made that from a scarf. And, she tells … Read More...
Sugared Easter Marshmallow Pops
Just about the simplest treat you can make for Easter and so lovely to boot. Make colorful and pretty sugared Easter egg marshmallow pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Is that a (Crochet) Spider On Your Foot?
Summer’s coming! Warm weather, no more heavy clothing, maybe even a mani/pedi. Now that you’ll want something to show off those cute painted tootsies, you might want to try out this interesting free pattern for a pair of crocheted sandals. … Read More...
Freebie | March Journaling Cards for Project Life from This Kalil Life
Here’s a great set of free March journaling cards to use this month in your Project Life or other monthly documentation. They come to us courtesy of Kimberly at This Kalil Life. I totally love the colors! Click here … Read More...
Tutorial | Colorful Paper Easter Eggs by Craft & Creativity
If you’re more into paper than paint, then these are the Easter eggs for you! Helena from Craft and Creativity shows you how to make these colourful paper Easter eggs, and includes a free template with three different sizes. … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Mosaic
Tutorial: Felt cherry-blossom brooch
You want this cherry-blossom brooch, don’t you. Good news: Star-Shaped and Shiny shows us how to make it. The process is simple, requiring only beginning embroidery skills. (In fact, you could skip the embroidery altogether if you’re in a hurry … Read More...
Free pattern: Hardanger bookmark
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing her pattern for this utterly gorgeous hardanger bookmark. Go to her post to download the design. The needlewoven, beaded tassel reminds me of a thistle bloom. Maybe if we ask sweetly, she’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater dress refashion
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she reworked a plain, shapeless sweater dress into a shorter, more figure flattering version of itself. To add interest, she gave it ruffles at the neck and down the bodice. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern graphic clutch portfolio
Oh, how I’m loving this modern graphic portfolio! Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes made it, and he shares a tutorial showing how. The sewing is actually not complicated. It’s made like a large zippered pouch, though out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant ribbon bow belt
Nhi from Lolita Patterns shows how you can make this elegant ribbon bow belt. The bow is folded and stitched together, then threaded on to a belt made of the same grosgrain ribbon. Go to her blog for the DIY… Read More...