If you’ve got a Stamp Maker machine from Photocentric you can use these great summer themed negatives to make your own clear stamps.
-Heather
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how to host a cookie decorating party with kids
For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July felt star garland
Here’s a quick and easy project for 4th of July. Use felt shapes and a line of stitching to create a red, white, and blue star garland. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to do it. This would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls
Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls. At first glance, it looks like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sun visor car organizer
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a car organizer that attaches to your sun visor. It has pockets to hold your favorite CDs, and elastic straps to keep your sunglasses at the ready. You can make one … Read More...
Stars n’ S’mores
Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.
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4th of July Pudding Pops
I can’t help but think immediately of Bill Cosby every time I hear “pudding pops.” But the ’80s store-bought versions were never this festive, I don’t think. Make your own 4th of July pudding pops HERE at We Made That… Read More...
Project: Card Keeper Box
Here’s a cool way to keep all your stamped cards organized. Learn how to make your own card keeper box from Erica Cerwin at Pink Buckaroo Designs. This would also make an amazing gift filled with hand made cards!
-Heather
Tutorial: Bell bottom yoga pants
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made a pair of knit yoga pants with bell bottom legs. These are soooo fabulous for summer lounging or errand running, and they look so comfy! She shares a tutorial on her … Read More...
Have A Heart – Crochet Heart Pattern
With all the heat in the summer, I often switch to thread projects since they are often cooler to work with – not so much yarn in my lap. I found this and instantly added it to my WIM list! … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journaling Cards
If you keep a gratitude journal, or want to include a gratitude list in your scrapbook pages, these free printable journaling cards by Cathy Zielske are just the thing. They are sized to fit in Project Life pockets too! Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Ready For School
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Lookie what she made: A purse made to look like a house!
Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows off the purse she made for her sister. The body of the bag is in the shape of a house, with all the details appliqued on. There’s even a clothes line on the back!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Back bow t-shirt refashion
Jackie from In La La Land shares a tutorial showing how to add some sizzle to a plain t-shirt by refashioning the back into a large bow. Her project was inpsired by a similar tutorial from Let’s Rock It, … Read More...
Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps
The always talented Michelle Zindorf shares a cool technique called “thumping” (always makes me think of that Chumbawamba song “Tub Thumping” :)) that uses markers to achieve cool patterns directly on your rubber stamp. Find her directions for making this … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof wet bag with wrist strap
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wet bag. The small waterproof bag has a zippered closure and a wrist strap for easy carrying. It’s a super useful little pouch!! You … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid tail wrap skirt for little girls
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make a dress-up mermaid tail for little girls. It’s made as a wrap skirt, which gives some flexibility in fit as your child grows. It’s shiny and sparkly just like a “real” mermaid … Read More...
Annie’s Jewelry
These pieces from Annie’s Jewelry are but a few of her polymer clay jewelry creations. Ann says making jewelry is her one “girly thing to do in a house of boys and motorcycles.” The pieces above show Ann’s use of … Read More...
Wire Jewelry – Lunarieen
Last night, while cruising my favorite art sites, I spotted this incredible wire wrapped jewelry by Polish Indie Crafter Lunarieen. Each piece looks like something straight out of a fantasy world, with silver coils containing beautiful cut stones. Adding … Read More...