I made these sunflower marshmallow pops (ages ago, by the way, though I saved them to post this summer when I’m in the midst of housing renovation craziness) similarly to the flower cake pops in Sugarlicious. Painting lollipop sticks and … Read More...
Upcycled Cardboard Earrings
These dangle earrings designed by Tiffany Windsor are really stylish to come from such humble beginnings. See Tiffany’s tutorial at FaveCrafts to make some of your own!
Sockupied Wants Your Sock Patterns
Here’s a last-minute call for entries for all you sock designers out there: Sockupied
, the digital magazine devoted to socks from the folks at Interweave Press, is looking for designs for two editions that will be produced in 2013. … Read More...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations
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S’mores Shooters
I was just recently bemoaning my lack o’ s’mores posts this summer given my over-indulgence in the stuff last year. I’m chipping away at that absence now because I can never resist a good cocktail. Find the recipe for these … Read More...
Knitty’s First Fall Surprises are Out!
I love the days when Knitty releases new patterns. It feels like Christmas (or maybe this time of year, my birthday). Even if I don’t want to knit the patterns myself, it’s always fun to see what people are working … Read More...
Birdhouse and Blue Flowers
Two little blue birds flit about this house of blue that is also framed by blue flowers. Free from Frimousse. This will be a great project to stitch up on a sunny day! Check out the free chart.
Tutorial: One-shouldered Obi Dress for girls
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how she made her Obi Dress for girls. This is such a pretty dress!! It has a one-shouldered bodice, a tied sash waist, … Read More...
Freebie | “Everyday” Printable Journaling Cards
Here is another set of printable everyday journaling cards, this time from Samantha of Smiling Colors. Sized 3×4 and available in JPG, PNG and PDF formats. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bandana skirt
Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at Simple Simon & Co. showing how you can make a simple gathered skirt for a little girl out of a pair of bandanas. The pattern around the edges of the bandanas makes … Read More...
Organizing the Craft Room
My craft space is a very important part of me. I spend a lot of time in my craft room, and I have tons of supplies, so it has to be organized in a way that works for me. I … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Quote Cards for Project Life
Nat from My Sister’s Suitcase is sharing these colorful quotation cards for using with Project Life. The cards measure 3×4 and can be used on regular scrapbook pages too! Click here to go to the download.
Project: Halloween Witch and Frog Shaker Card
It might seem just a wee bit early for Halloween but actually now is the time stamp companies are starting to show off their new holiday images. You can get a jump on Halloween with this adorable witch and froggy … Read More...
DIY Chocolate Box Wedding Favors
Give your wedding guests a sweet treat in a petite little box with a tutorial and a free template to download from A Spoonful of Sugar!
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding favors … Read More...
Beach Week Sweets from The Partiologist
As one from a beach-faring family, I grew up with sand in my toes. Plus, I just spent a week the beach. And for so many other reasons, I appreciate a week devoted to beach-themed sweets. Especially those as cute … Read More...
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Sizing in Knitting Patterns
Every time I write a garment pattern, I think a lot about sizing. Not just the number of sizes to offer and the physical/mathematical work of making the pattern for various sizes, but also more generally about the proper size … Read More...
Tutorial: Versatile neck scarf or headband
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how you can make a versatile neck scarf or headband. You can tie it in a pretty bow around your neck, or wear it in your hair as a headband. You don’t need much … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a dress by adding lace to the hem
Alyssa from Elemental Carbon shows you can lengthen a dress (or skirt) by adding lace to the hem. It’s a good fix for a dress that has shrunk in the wash, or for a dress that a child has outgrown. … Read More...
Mango Flowers
This pretty fruit-on-a-stick is inspired by the mangoes-turned-flowers sold on the beach in Mexico. Who couldn’t use a little beach flair with their fruit? See how it’s done HERE at Love U Madly.