Amy is the host of “while wearing heel” has a cute idea for a gnome house. As you can see from the picture she put a handle on it so Grace could carry it around and the Gnomes follow. … Read More...
Find: Trio of Mason Jar Soy Candles for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and if you’re in the market for masculine-scented candles, PaperOak on Etsy has the gift for you – a trio of soy candles in mason jars. You can choose among the following scents:… Read More...
How to make a recycled star spangled straw caddy
I love how this practical straw caddy looks like a fire cracker perfect for 4th of July! See how to make a recycled straw caddy over at Christina’s blog I Gotta Create.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
BBQ Cookies
Just look at those ever-so-cute and animated ketchup and mustard bottles! (Yes, adding candy eyes to anything makes it “animated” in my own eyes.) Love, love these summery and barbeque-friendly cookies. Find the BBQ cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
4th of July Fireworks Cake
This painted fireworks cake is perfectly festive for the 4th of July, but do-able to make and decorate, even with a kid’s help. Make a marbled, red, white and blue cake with painted fireworks HERE at Bird on a Cake… Read More...
Golf Ball Cupcake Cones
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a swimsuit coverup
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a swimsuit coverup. It hangs loose and comfy, but cinches in slightly for an empire waist. She used a summery seersucker, but this would work … Read More...
Homemade Gummy Bites
Last year’s were flavored chipotle, this year’s are mango lime. Imagine the other flavor possibilities when making your own. And what pretty, little squares. Make homemade gummy bites HERE at The Nature of Grace.
Making your own gummies has … Read More...
Technique: Misting with Markers
I’m always so happy when the flowers in my yard start to bloom. I have a tiny hydrangea bush that’s given me some lovely pink blossoms already this year. Here’s a wonderful card from Taylored Expressions (using one of their … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | An Unconventional Dad Layout
Are you bored of making grungy, masculine Dad layouts? In this article Corrie Jones shares 7 Tips for Using Lace, Flowers and Pink on a scrapbook page about Dad. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Printable Father’s Day Card
Rachelle at The Lovely Dept. is sharing this free printable Father’s Day Card. The sentiment is based on a favorite family phrase. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then … Read More...
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Technique: Making Simple Critters
If you scroll down this page a little, you find the simple instructions for making a cute, sleepy kitten. This page has several others to try. Depending on the age and tools you could use the same techniques to create … Read More...
Tie Craft {Father’s Day Printable}
I just stumbled on this site that has amazing printable crafts that your child can paint, cut out and put together! You can find these cute little ties for a homemade Fathers Day card at Learn.Create.Love, but don’t stop … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ pillow pad from 5 pillows and a twin sheet
The How-To Gal shows how she made a pillow pad (a long lounge-y pillow for kids) out of five pillows and a twin sheet. They can spread it out on the floor as a pallet, or fold up some of … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little boy striped baggie shorts refashioned from a man’s shirt
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make little boy baggie shorts from a man’s striped knit shirt. The shorts are inspired by similar shorts from Mini-Boden, though without … Read More...
Freebie: Dog Tags Digital Stamp
Digi Ditto has a free Military Dog Tags digital stamp to download for free for a limited time, click here.
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Flag Fruit Snack
The simplest ideas are the best. Just a quick slice and you have an instant fruit flag snack. Find the idea HERE at Lisa Storms.
Find: Father’s Day Candle Set
Kittredge Candles has a set of four soy candles for sale on Etsy that are designed to delight “old hippies”. The set features patchouli, sandalwood vanilla, franincense & myrrh, and nag champa. Find it on Etsy.
Review: Finally, a Phone for Crafters and Cooks!
As someone who divides her work time among the kitchen, the craft room and the office, you can imagine that my hands are always busy. Holding a telephone in one hand, or worse, leaning it on my shoulder forming an … Read More...