These samples don’t look so ‘alternative’, but some of the colors in the new Red Heart Line of yarns from designer Anne Geddis are a bit different. I’m particularly fond of the color ‘Ladybug’ AND the fact that there is … Read More...
A Priceless Wedding {Book Review & Giveaway!}
If you’re planning a wedding, you need to get your hands on a copy of A Priceless Wedding by Sara Cotner author of the popular blog 2000 Dollar Budget Wedding! Sara shares her own wedding journey and provides ideas … Read More...
Ring on Fire Tutorial
This tutorial is definitely one-of-a-kind. On her blog “Mich L. in L.A,” Michelle creates bold, statement rings using a surprising key object, toy bowling pins! She titles her design, “Ring On Fire.” This is one … Read More...
Project: Quick Easter Card
The Spotted Canary has directions for combing stamps, pattern paper and stickers for a quick and cute Easter basket card.
-Heather
Not Lace Knitting, Knitting with Lace
Here’s yet another fun scarf project that uses a material you might not have thought of knitting with before: lace.
Yes, you can make lace with your knitting, but I mean actually knitting with lace fabric. That’s what Mel of … Read More...
Race Car Bunny Treats
Well, vroom vroom. These adorable Easter treats are perfect for School functions and Easter picnics. These little cars are quick to make up, especially if you have little hands helping … Read More...
A Snowy Scarf for the End of Winter
Even though I’m longing for spring, I know that it’s not really going to be here that soon. So it isn’t too late to knit another scarf or two.
Especially when it’s one as pretty as the Vail Light Flurries … Read More...
Shamrock-Shaped Cupcakes
Of course. I’ve seen the marble method to make heart-shaped cupcakes. Just add a couple more to make shamrocks. Find the instructions HERE at Easy Cake Decorating.
How to bling out eyeglasses for the fun of it
OK sometime you just need to be silly. Pop on over to the blog My Chic Life to see how to bling up a pair of glasses and fun photos of them hangin’ out around some cool stuff! If you … Read More...
Easiest Ever Rainbow Marshmallows
Just marshmallows and Airheads Xtremes. A total “why didn’t I think of that?” moment. Find the how-tos HERE at Smart School House. Smart, indeed.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas … Read More...
Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Meringues
My daughter is currently re-swept up in Dr. Seuss’s world given his upcoming birthday. They are going all out at her school. If only I could bring in sweets, these Thing 1 and Thing 2 meringues would be perfect! Make … Read More...
Easy Carrot Candy
Some simple genius for ya’ today: Cute carrots made from Almond M and Ms and Mike and Ike’s candy. Simple. Genius. Especially peeking out from the dirt cake crumbs. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
St. Paddy’s Day Cross stitch Cat
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Happiness is Cross Stitching Blog has a new freebie just in time for the celebration. It features a cute little black cat that is decked out for the day. Go get … Read More...
Free pattern: Genie or elf shoes for baby
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares the pattern she created when she made a pair of genie shoes for a friend’s baby. The pointed shoes would also work as elf shoes. The pattern makes a size 12 month shoe. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a bunch of fabric carrots
Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Tip: Open buttonholes without ripping through the stitching
The Tip of the Week over at Sugar Tart Crafts is all about buttonholes, specifically how to cut them open without accidentally ripping through the stitching. Go to Sugar Tart Crafts to read how.
[photo from Sugar Tart Crafts]
Jeweled Eggs
Here is a really creative twist on “decorating Easter Eggs”. This is the intersection of jewelry and food. These would be SO fun to work on. And think of it, your hands would not turn colors afterwards! Bonus! Victoria shows … Read More...
Baby food jar party favors
These little baby food jars are the sweetest party favor ever. For a kid’s party or a shower, they would work really well. Laura at Make Life Lovely gives us all the details. She lays out a great DIY, including … Read More...
Call for Proposals for GAS 2014 Conference
I know there are some amazing glass artists out there. People with glass wisdom and experience that should be shared with other glass enthusiasts. Well put your presentation together and send in your proposal for the GAS (Glass Art Society) … Read More...
Glitter Washers Tutorial
Looking to make a necklace to sparkle up your wardrobe? Mel shares with us a tutorial on how to make a “Glitter Washer Necklace.” Mel describes this tutorial as “A quick fun craft that requires no tools … Read More...
