Rainbows are here to stay, my friends. I’m convinced this trend will understandably survive as long as the cupcake has. See? Check out this colorful rainbow swirl cake from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Seems so much easier (and psychedelic) than baking … Read More...
Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes
Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. … Read More...
{Handmade Weddings} Winner!
Time to announce the winner of the Handmade Weddings book giveaway! The randomly selected winner is:
#29 Linda C “Please please please! This would be great for Crafty Daughter.”
Congratulations Linda! Please send an email to [email protected] with your … Read More...
Tutorial | Pop-Up Mother’s Day Card
Dom from Crafted shares how to make this pop-up card for Mother’s Day. All you need are some basic crafting supplies from your stash. Click here for all the steps.Looking for more “Mother” themed embellishments, stamps and papers? Check these … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Jump!
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Crochet Link – Link To Link Party
Link parties are cropping up all over the net, so I thought I’d host one here. This one is limited to crochet – and to your original design(s). You don’t need to have a pattern available – although everyone will … Read More...
Technique: Buffing for a High Shine
The bead above is one I made that I buffed to a nice moderate shine with a combination of sanding, more sanding and a lot of rubbing on jeans. I later went on and used a dremel to bring it … Read More...
Rocking Necklaces
Take a look at these charm necklaces from Know and Tell Crafts. This industrious 12-year old crafter says the best part of this DIY project is smashing rock with a hammer. Sounds like a smashing good time, Ty! Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a toddler’s outgrown shirt and dress into a new halter dress
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a toddler’s outgrown halter top and dress can be combined to make a new halter dress that fits just right. And you can do it in … Read More...
DIY: M&P Candy Shop Soap Pops
What a fun combination of colors, stripes and shapes…the folks at Wholesale SuppliesPlus give a step-by-step tutorial on their site. And a big thanks to Making Scentz for highlighting this fun melt & pour project.
DIY Dip Dye Favor Boxes
Simple and uncluttered, these pretty little handpainted kraft boxes are the perfect favor for a modern wedding! Get all the details and a tutorial at One Lovely Day.
Free Graduation Owl Gift Bag Printables AND a Graduation Cookie Cutter Giveaway
Have a graduation coming up? Kindergarten? Grad School? Beauty School? Any big achievement?
Carla from the Party Planning Center made these adorable owl gift bag printables, which you can download for FREE HERE at the Party Planning Center. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Snap bags from bandanas
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shares how to make these cute snap bags from bandanas. Different trims give each one a different look. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Buzzing and Bumbling
How to make mini bunting out of recycled greeting cards
It would seem you can make bunting out of just about anything! Check out how Lainie of the blog Maker-Land made her mini bunting out of recycled greeting cards.
Geeky Cross Stitch – Tardis Plush Pattern
Here’s another geeky cross stitch project I found on etsy – it combines cross stitch and plushyness for a 3-D effect to create a Dr. Who-inspired geeky wonderfulness. See the Tardis Plush Pattern, available for purchase from Robin’s Designs. Be … Read More...
Dora The Explorer – Fun Pancakes
Wait, one more! This time Dora. As a pancake. Without any complicated artwork. Find her HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
If you have kids, there’s a good chance that at some point, you’ve spent hours watching … Read More...
Frog Marshmallow Pops
I’m pretty sure it’s the tongue that gets me. Yeah, definitely the tongue. Make marshmallow frog pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Sleeping Owl Cupcake Topper
I suddenly feel so sleepy… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these pretty, sleeping owl fondant cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Tutorial: Nautical-inspired hobo bag
Need (or just want) a kicky new purse for spring and summer? Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a hobo bag with nautical-inspired styling. A pair of red buttons on front look like sailor pants, and the … Read More...
DIY Burlap Bouquet
If you’re planning a rustic wedding be sure to check out this tutorial for a burlap bouquet at La Belle Bride! Lots of photos, step-by-step instructions, and even a video make it easy to create your own!