Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a twirly summer dress. It has cap sleeves and rows of ruffles around the neck. The circle … Read More...
Tutorial: One shoulder top refashioned from a boxy shirt
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a boxy top or plain t-shirt to a one shouldered top right in line with this season’s trends. The shirt should be at least several sizes … Read More...
Tutorial: Rosette embellished t-shirt
Editor’s note: This post is being republished from Tuesday. When I originally posted it, I had the wrong link. It has been corrected.
Carolyn from Carolyn’s Homework shows how she embellished a plain t-shirt with a meandering vine of dimensional … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a built-in bra with cups to a top or dress
Christine Cyr Clisset from Daughter Fish shares a tutorial at BurdaStyle showing how add a built-in bra with cups to a fitted tank (or dress, or tee). Ohhh, this makes me so happy!! I can’t stand having my straps show, … Read More...
The Muppet Show Cookies
For all who remember getting in PJs and watching The Muppet Show, or time spent on summer vacations watching The Muppet Movie on that new-fangled invention, “cable,” or for anyone with an appreciation for the genius of Jim Henson, you’ll … Read More...
Cake Pop Parfaits
Every time a new sweet hits craze level, you creative folks just grab on and come up with all kinds of ideas and twists on the original. Like turning cake pops into parfaits. Find the how-tos for cake pop parfaits … Read More...
Baseball and Baseball Bat Treats
I’m going to have to just trust it’s baseball season. But how clever for the sweets and baseball-loving crowd? Marshmallow baseball treats and chocolate-covered pretzel baseball bats. Makes me almost want to pay better attention to the sport. Almost. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged faux chenille picnic blanket
Delia from Delia Creates posts in her Color Your Summer series with a tutorial showing how to make a faux chenille picnic blanket. She created the faux chenille texture with her serger, a technique she learned from Sabra from Sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing (and turning) narrow fabric tubes
Whenever I read that a pattern or tutorial requires me sewing a narrow fabric tube, I let out an audible groan. The sewing part is easy, but turning them right side out can be so frustrating (and time consuming). Anshu … Read More...
Easy Beach Cupcakes
Uh oh, looks like this tiny Teddy biscuit
got a little too much sun! But easy to make and cute to boot. Find these lounging-on-the-beach cupcakes HERE at Uncommon.
Inspiration du Jour | You’re Sweet
Book Review – Unexpected Afghans
Unexpected Afghans is the latest book by Robyn Chachula. This splendid book will entice you with its collection of richly textured afghans of all sizes and, as the title states, unexpected stitch and color combinations. From a few twists … Read More...
Etsy Stache Roundup and BurlyBeard Hat
I think we’ve established my love of the ‘stache. So Kanelstrand’s roundup of Moustaches? A perfect fit. Unfortunately, all of those staches are shown up by the one and only beard featured. How adorable is this Burly Beard Beanie… Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Striped sundress with asymmetrical layered skirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make this striped sundress for little girl out of 4 repurposed t-shirts. I’m loving the mismatched, asymmetrical … Read More...
50+ Printable Recipe Cards {Perfect for a Bridal Shower!}
If you’re throwing a bridal shower with a kitchen or cooking theme, don’t miss the 50+ FREE printable recipe cards collected at Tipnut!
Watermelon Summer Fudge
Yes, bring on the watermelon-themed desserts! This one looks and sounds delicious AND tastes like watermelon AND looks like watermelon. On my to-make list this Summer. Find the how-tos and recipe for watermelon fudge HERE at Cookies and Cups.… Read More...
10 Best Bridal Shower Recipe Cards + Recipe Book
A kitchen-themed bridal shower is a fun and practical way to honor a bride-to-be! Emmaline Bride shares links to 10 adorable cards and a super cute recipe binder.
Click the link below and download the DIY Wedding E-book that’s … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Snails
A special weekend breakfast treat for the kiddos who bring home straight As perhaps? Make adoooorable snail cinnamon rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Myriads of Mushrooms; felted knit patterns and tutorial
Today we are visiting “Kathrynivy.com” that was created by two sisters, Alice and Grace Schnebly, with the goal of providing information and inspiration to other knitters and crafters with their own projects. Well I fell in love with their “Myriads … Read More...
Frozen Yogurt and Fruit Pops
I rarely make healthy stuff for my blog, seeing as I’m all about cookies and marshmallows. Hmmm, perhaps a change on the horizon. Find the how-tos to make frozen yogurt and fruit pops HERE at the decorated cookie.