I think this craft turned out amazing! If your kids are at all interested in space and the solar system, or even if they aren’t, they will love this craft! For the full tutorial, head over to Little Hands, Big … Read More...
Idea file: Refashion a vintage dress into a long coat
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shares the latest coat she has made for herself. This one is refashioned from a vintage 1960s A-line dress. She cut it down the middle, adding a lining, closures, and a hood. Go to … Read More...
Linen Stitch Pom Pom Scarf
I’m starting to get knitting blogger deja vu, because I really thought I had shared this pretty scarf from Architecture of a Mom before but I’m not seeing it, so we’re going to go with that and if I did … Read More...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More...
Bunny Cookies and Milk
Just when I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies can not possibly get any more clever or cuter, she gets infinitely more clever and cuter. I mean, come ON. I almost can’t even look at these. Find cookie bunny ears perched … Read More...
A Dr. Seuss Food Extravaganza
Also known as, a bunch of cool posts with Dr. Seuss
characters on your lunch plate and in your dessert bowl. Like, say, Cat in the Hat ice cream. Or maybe some easy green eggs and ham cookies. … Read More...
Baby Food Jar Rainbow Cakes
I’m long past the baby food jar
stage with my first and not quite there yet with the second, but now I’ll have another reason to save the jars. You know, to sit in a box waiting for me to … Read More...
Gummy Shamrock Pops
What an easy, simple, perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day: Homemade Shamrock Gummy Pops. And yay to the pop thing, as you know I appreciate anything on a stick. Find the recipe to make them HERE at Mighty Delighty.… Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up crochet hook or knitting needle organizer
Emily from Everyday Art made a roll-up organizer to hold her sister-in-law’s crochet hooks. It could also be used for knitting needles. It’s an easy project that uses only straight seams and bias tape. Go to her blog for a … Read More...
Bunny Candy Pouch
This super sweet pouch is a candy/treat holder. And a darling bunny. Merrilee gives us step by step directions, and a printable pattern so we can get the size and shape right. The beauty of this pattern is that you … Read More...
Product Review and Discount: Silhouette Designer Edition Software
I’ve had my Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine for a while now and I am in total love with it (you can read my Portrait review from back in November). I didn’t think it could get much better until … Read More...
Quantifiable Crochet
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace Textured Buttons
Victoria has a great tutorial for making buttons with a lovely lacy texture. She uses acrylic paint to highlight the texture of the buttons. When I make similar pieces, I add a little Varathane to the paint to help fix … Read More...
How To: Harlequin Bangles Tutorial
Miss Cinti recently posted a tutorial on her blog “My Poppet.” In her tutorial she shows us how some paper, Mod Podge, wooden bangles and few other supplies can make these trendy “Harlequin Bangles.” Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible bento tote
Dionnie Takahashi from Blackcabbit shows how she made this reversible tote for her bento box
. It’s a small square tote with a boxed bottom, made to fit her bento lunch container. Handles tie across the top to keep the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Basketweave Infinity Scarf
I’m rather obsessed with infinity scarves and cowls right now. Ever since I finished knitting my giant Garter Stitch Cowl earlier this month, I’ve been wearing it almost constantly and have completely neglected my scarves.
If you’re a fan of … Read More...
Cricut Cartridge Winner!
Thank you all for the very warm welcome and the great comments and suggestions for what you are looking for, and where you would like this blog to go. I will do my best to keep bringing a whole range … Read More...
Pinata Cookies? Go Bigger. Pinata Cake.
I just mentioned yesterday how I’m loving the candy-inside-cookies trend inspired by these pinata cookies. Well, now you clever folks are moving on to even bigger endeavors. Cakes! Make this awesome pinata cake (which you’ll note, holds a lot … Read More...
Mitts for Corgi Dog Lovers
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is a prolific knitter (and coming from me, that’s saying something) who is super creative and clearly has a lot of fun with the projects she designs.
When a friend asked for mittens recently, Kat … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished fabric Easter eggs
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric Easter eggs. You can make them like she does, out of a plain fabric that she embellishes with ric rac and other fancy trim, or you could make them out of … Read More...