Using a reusable cleaning item like a sponge or scrub brush is a great move for the environment, but it can be a little icky when you think about reusing something that’s not that easy to clean. Though of course … Read More...
Rainbow Waffles
It’s been about a year and a half since I posted on rainbow waffles, so I think it’s safe to share another version. Loving these bright, easy waffles with whipped cream clouds and a Lucky Charms treasure. Find the … Read More...
Stamping on Marshmallows
I am no stranger to stamping on food. I include some projects and how-tos for stamping on royal icing and fondant to top cookies, cupcakes and cakes in my book (um, Sugarlicious, for those that haven’t bought it yet, … Read More...
How to make a recycled Christmas tree coat rack
Over at Craft Foxes there is an awesome idea for turning your old Christmas tree into a coat rack. I will be filing this idea away for use after Christms. It’s never to soon to start collecting holiday recycling … Read More...
DIY: Soap from Your Microwave? Yes Indeed!
For those who’ve always wanted to try making soap, here is a great tutorial for using a melt & pour base that soars to the next level with creative molds and add-ins. Anyone with a microwave can make soap. And … Read More...
Lucinda Guy, Nicky Epstein to Host Classes at Lion Brand
Attention, New York knitters! The Lion Brand Yarn Studio is preparing to host master classes by two awesome knitters — Lucinda Guy and Nicky Epstein — in November and tickets are becoming available soon for these great events.
Guy, a … Read More...
Free Patterns to Show Your School Spirit
This Saturday is the first football game of the college football season, and where I live that’s a BIG deal. My Facebook page has lately been full of people asking where they can get Razorbacks dresses or wreaths for their … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycle your old jeans into a little girl’s twirly skirt
ShelleyMade shows how you can recycle several pairs of old jeans into a cute new twirly skirt in girls’ sizes. The variations in color and wear on the denim create a almost ombre effect on the skirt. She used two … Read More...
Pineapple Tree with Fruit Monkeys Centerpiece
Wow. That was my first thought at seeing this incredible fruit display for a luau party
, a pineapple tree with fruit monkeys. You must see this whole tree and the other “long-haired” monkey (hee hee) in all their glory. … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttonholes when the button is too big for your automatic buttonhole foot
Carmel from Solomon was in love with the automatic buttonhole feature on her new sewing machine. That is, until she needed to sew an oversized buttonhole. The special foot could only accommodate buttons up to a certain size. Not to … Read More...
Tutorial: Serging around curves
Palak from Make It Handmade continues her series on learning to love your serger with a post all about serging around curves. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Make It Handmade]
Inspiration: Fall Fairy Card
“Wow” and “Amazing” come to mind when looking at this beautiful Fall Fairy card from Vicky at Vixx Handmade cards!! All the layers and the addition of the die cuts with the adorable fairy and squirrel stamp are just fantastic! … Read More...
Wooden Spoon Garden Markers
I know it’s a wee bit late in the season for garden projects, but I didn’t want to close out summer without sharing this with you. In fact, if you plan to grow anything indoors during the cold season, this … Read More...
Free Pattern: Amasei Shawl
I guess there’s just enough chill in the air that I’m thinking about shawls and scarves, and if you wan ta new one for the fall it’s time to cast on, even if it’s still warm where you live (or … Read More...
Love Rowan? Become an Ambassador
I was just at a blogging conference over the weekend and we were talking about that the next big thing in company to consumer interactions is going to be blog ambassadors. What that means is that people who write blogs … Read More...
Colour de Verre Does it Again – Kiwi Leaf Mold
This is a lovely mold from Colour de Verre. It’s the Kiwi leaf and it makes great little plates and lights and…they’ve done it again! The mold has a slumping mold on the flip side which makes it easy … Read More...
Tulle Apple Wreath
isn’t that an adorable wreath? I am loving the tulle and how it looks so fun and pretty. This is a great fall or back to school project, or would even make a wonderful teacher’s gift. Head over to the … Read More...
Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday with Bob Leatherbarrow
Fusing Fridays sound like a really good time over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio in Austin, TX but this one sounds even more fun and interesting with the appearance of Bob Leatherbarrow. His work with glass powders has been … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-thread flatlock seam to join fabric without the bulk
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a three-thread flatlock seam on her serger. This seam will join two pieces of fabric together with a flat seam (no … Read More...
Ghostly Orange Hot Chocolate
There are even more ideas for using Ghost Peeps in this post, but my eye was drawn to the orange hot chocolate. Hurry up chill in the air and Halloween, I’m waiting for you! Make ghostly orange hot chocolate HERE … Read More...