In all likelihood, this is my last Peeps post for the year, so fortunately it’s a clever one that incorporates my second love, children’s literature. Find Where the Wild Things Are Peeps pops HERE at Sugar Swings!. So long … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Lego Party
Lego Party by meganklauer for JBS
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Herringbone quilt by Amber Carrillo
Amber of One Shabby Chick made this pretty quilt (top shown). I adore how she adapted a herringbone quilt pattern by Carolyn Friedlander to make this quilt her own. She shows lots of photos and a closeup of her quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered cork beads
Remember this awesome necklace of embroidered cork beads by Maya of The Little Treasures? Great news! She’s showing us how it’s done. See her excellent tutorial over on Etsy’s The Storque.
Inspiration: Shirley S-B
My favorite thing about this block by Shirley S-B of Missouri: silk-ribbon embroidery within the patches, not just in the seam treatments. Go to her CQ Journal Project 2012 post to enlarge the image so you can see the details. … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi skirt that can also be worn as a dress
Mimi G. shows how you can make a maxi skirt that can also be worn as a dress. For those of you who learn better by watching, she has a video tutorial. And for those who prefer to follow printed … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and Simple Bubble Skirt for little girls
EmmylouBeeDoo shows how to make her Quick and Simple Bubble Skirt for little girls. It takes just three rectangles of stretch knit fabric. The dimensions she gives will make a skirt in a size 2T, but you can adjust the … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby doll carrier
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how you can make a baby doll carrier so your child can take her doll along with her on her adventures. It’s made like a backpack for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Vodka
Aw…. a vodka that evokes memories of childhood. Sigh. Oh, wait. That doesn’t seem right. Yet, I’m terribly curious. Find peanut butter and jelly vodka
at Van Gogh Vodka.
Mosaic: Flowers in Clay
I’m skipping right over the showers portion of the program – as in April showers brings May flowers – and going to the flowers this week:
1. Polymer clay Cactus, 2. polymer garden, 3. Floral pendant – gold … Read More...
Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes
Have a stockpile of leftover jellybeans? Put them to good use and decorate pretty flower cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at My Recipes.
How to make a recycled wreath
This is so colorful it could be up all the time! And the best part of this project is not only the embellishments are recycled, the base is too. See how to make this pretty wreath at the blog Pane, … Read More...
Rainbow Bread
I’m terribly impressed by the vibrancy of the colors in this rainbow bread. Also by the rainbow bread. I’ve yet to try my hand at bread art, but I’m more and more inspired when I see beauts as this. Find … Read More...
Free Pretty 3-D Spring Flower Cupcake Toppers
So easy and pretty and a quick way to dress up cupcakes for Spring. The printables are free with subscription to the newsletter (also free). Find them HERE at Party Planning Center.
Flowering Watermelon Garden
I have already bookmarked this idea for my daughter’s birthday party… in August. I’m so accustomed to putting sweets on sticks, but a fruit substitute–especially a fruit that is drippy and easier to eat on a stick anyway–is a nice … Read More...
Frog Closure Necklace
Take a look at this pretty necklace from Artzy Creations. Melanie made this piece from cotton frog closures normally used in sewing as a more decorative alternative to buttons. See Melanie’s tutorial for how she did it.
Tutorial: Cupcake and cherries tray mat
Farah of Craft A World shares how she made this tray mat (aka mug rug) on her blog. She explains she embroidered the cupcake and cherries using a stem stitch, then edged it with patchwork. It’s sweet and sophisticated, love … Read More...
Strawberry Ladybugs – Fun Kids Food Ideas
Looking for a fun and edible way to celebrate ladybugs? Check out these Ladybugs You Can Eat from Ranger Rick! These adorable, ladybug-inspired treats are perfect for kids who love to get creative in the kitchen. With simple ingredients … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled tank
Steph from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle tank. She starts with a girl’s plain tank and then adds the ruffle detail to … Read More...
Inspiration: Alice In Wonderland Stamped Assemblage
I adore all things Alice in Wonderland and this amazing tea-cup assemblage is just simply wonderful! This stamped mixed media piece from Vicki Chrisman just blows me away! Find more info and more pics over on her blog This Art … Read More...