You know all those questions you have when baking? Like, why do my cookies spread? Why are they crispy instead of crunchy? Here’s a great primer on what ingredients do what, scientifically speaking, that helps explain things. Find more about … Read More...
Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Video Tutorial
Are you digging the psychedelic vibe on these tie-dye-esque rainbow cookies, too? Wouldn’t this method be great on a T-shirt cookie? Find the video tutorial to make these rainbow cookies for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at the enchanted oven.… Read More...
Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic
Have you ever wanted to experience some of your favorite songs but with vintage flair? How about amplifying your music without ugly speakers and a mess of cords? ReAcoustic‘s acoustic iPhone dock lets you do just that just by … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Garden Markers
Amanda of Wit & Whistle has a nifty idea for making your own herb / pot / garden markers from polymer clay in this tutorial. As she comments in the tutorial: be gentle with them, they’re not super sturdy. … Read More...
CG Exclusive- Interview With Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Editor
I had the privilege of getting to interview Jennifer Perkins who is the editor of a brand new magazine that started exclusively for Walmart called Kids Crafts 1-2-3, but is now available at Barnes and Nobles and Michaels as well. … Read More...
Table toppers for St. Patrick’s Day
Made from a Celtic charm pack, Carol of Carol’s Crafty Creations shows off this and other table runners perfect for St. Patrick’s Day decor. Go check them all out on her blog.
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{Tutorial} Branches Bling Lighted Centerpiece
Creating beautiful centerpieces for your wedding celebrations is a snap with the David Tutera Bridal
collection! With just a few simple materials you can add sparkle and a bit of glamour to your tablescapes. Here are the instructions to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a slipcover for a table high chair
Anu from Nalle’s House shows how she made a slipcover for a high chair seat that attaches to a table. She created the slipcover because the fabric on the high chair is difficult to clean. Her new slipcover is made … Read More...
Project: Folded Treat Box
The Some Odd Girl stamps blog shows you how to fold up a fun little treat box from cardstock. You could add some stamped bunnies to the front for a perfect Easter treat!
-Heather
Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels
Just when you think the world has gone and exhausted every single solitary idea possible for Rice Krispies Treats, along comes another genius idea. Krispie Treat Pinwheels. The creator of said genius: Cookies and Cups.
Easy Carrot Cupcakes
Easy, in that all you need is some candy and Easter grass. And, you know, cupcakes. I must get those chocolate sprinkles, too. Make carrot-in-the-dirt garden cupcakes HERE at One Charming Party.
Spring+Summer Knitty is Here!
It’s Knitty time again, and it looks like the spring+summer issue is bringing us lots of great projects to queue, as usual.
My favorite may well be the colorful Easy as Pie Blanket, perfect for the little kid … Read More...
Donut Bunny Pops
Oh, donuts
. Thank you for being so versatile and useful for quick and easy edible crafts that end up cute every time. Make these too cute donut bunny pops HERE at Positively Splendid.
Shot Glasses from Airheads Candy for St. Patrick’s Day
Just the fact of candy shot glasses alone impresses me, but then to know these were made simply with Airheads candy
, well, that just hits it out of the park. And you know when I use any kind of … Read More...
7 Free Printables for Your Easter Treats and Parties
I think I’m not alone in loving free stuff. Especially super-cute, timely and useful free stuff. Here’s a collection of such printables for Easter from around the web. Shown above are Easter bunnies from The Celebration Shoppe. Here are … Read More...
Read all about it: Abby’s favorite sewing tool
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of the soon-to-be-released Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, dishes on her favorite sewing tool. What is it, you ask? Why, it’s the ball point awl. She uses it when … Read More...
Tip: Water Color Your Die Cuts
The Silhouette blog has a great tip for getting even more mileage from your die cut shapes by coloring them with water color pencils. I love this soft look, so pretty!
-Heather
Healthy Rainbow Snack
Maybe the promise of rainbows will get kids to eat their veggies. Here’s a super easy and healthy rainbow snack, complete with a pot of gold at the end. Make it HERE at Canadian Family, by Jill Dubien.… Read More...
Tutorial: Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make her Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls. It’s an empire waist sundress with a ruffled and buttoned panel pieced into the skirt. Tie should straps allow it to grow with … Read More...
Tutorial: Two Sweet Reversible Apron
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two Sweet Reversible Apron. She used coordinating prints and solids from the Baking Bunnies line from Timeless Treasures. At the end of her tutorial, she has … Read More...