Lookie at these vintage trimmed onesies by Autie from iCandy Handmade! She made them by stitching vintage trim around the neck of a plain white onesie. I love this idea!!! And because it doesn’t take much trim to go around … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hammock for a small pet cage
Weeks from Craft Nectar recently got a rat as a small pet for her daughter, and she made a fleece hammock to hang in his cage. Brilliant!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would work with … Read More...
Giveaway | Fuji Instax 210 Camera
The folks at You Can’t be Serious and 365.Grateful have teamed up with Fuji to give away a Fuji Instax 210 camera and 38 packets of film! Just let them know what you are grateful for by April 29th to … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own Transparencies
Inspiration du Jour | Just be Myself
Just Be Myself by lilbluekitty
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Need An Idea………
So, I have 2 skeins of this awesomeness coming to my door, and I need some help deciding what to do with it.
It is a fair trade/fair labor product from Turkey. 95% cotton and 5% real silver, the name … Read More...
Calligraphy Bible
Calligraphy Bible by Maryanne Grebstein
Is an in-depth look at the ancient art of calligraphy. It covers everything from the basic, like how to hold the pen, all the way down to the origins of calligraphy. Containing 10 different alphabets, … Read More...
Beam ‘N Read Lights – A Must Have For Your Knitting Bag!
What is a Beam ‘n Read Light?
If you are a knitter (and you are, if you’re reading this blog), you need this light.
Picture a small, yet powerful, easy to use, hands free light. Small enough to be portable … Read More...
Upcycled Garden Tote
Now that spring is here, soon you’ll be out in the garden, planting vegetables, herbs and flowers. That means that eventually those seedlings will be full fledged veggies ready for picking. You’ll need a tote. Something to carry your haul! … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s jacket with cropped sleeves
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s jacket with cropped sleeves, perfect for spring layering. The pattern is for size 4T, but you could probably adjust it up or … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of sleep shorts from knit fabric
Cassandra from Cass Can Sew shows how to make a pair of sleep shorts out of knit fabric. Worn with a tank or soft t-shirt, they make comfy – and cute – sleepwear. (If you want to make a tank … Read More...
Rustic Peeps Bunny Garland
This adorable garland was inspired by the loved Easter icon, the Marshmallow Peep. Peeps have really dominated the crafting arena in the last two years, so this project is actually a refreshing alternative! See how Angie made this cute Rustic … Read More...
Crafts Using Leftover Egg Shells
Now that Easter is here you’re undoubtedly going to have several colored egg shells gracing your compost bin. That’s certainly a great way to dispose of them, but before you ditch them all, check out some of these fun projects, … Read More...
Some Crochet Genius
Crocheters are an inventive group. One way or another, we find creative uses for otherwise cast off items, solve storage problems with crafty use of space, and repurpose all kinds of things to make our crochet lives easier.
Here’s a … Read More...
How to make recycled crayon Easter eggs
Got come scrap crayons and an egg mold? Why not combine them to make some fun Easter egg shaped crayons. Check out the tutorial on how to make Easter egg crayons over at the blog Henry Happened.
Bunny Napkin Folding
Need a last minute idea for adding a little fun and jazz to the Easter table? The folks at Chinet have a great video and printable step by step tutorial to show you how to make these super cute folded … Read More...
Technique: Using Bleach on Your Cards
Leslie at Blockheads shares a really cool technique for coloring on dark cardstock. She uses bleach to remove the dark background leaving a nice blank area to then add her coloring.
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Inspiration: Pinta Ribbon Embroidery Tutotorial
Tiny, simple, and perfect. Pinta creates a nosegay of roses with just a few clever stitches of silk ribbon. Genius. See more views at her blog post.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding … Read More...
Faux Milk Glass Eggs
Here’s a fun idea for turning wooden eggs into milk glass look alikes! A fun way to decorate for Easter. Get the tutorial for these faux milk glass eggs at Just Crafty Enough Project – Faux Milk Glass Eggs.
Cheesecake “Carrots” for Easter
There’s still time for a super cool Easter dessert! Make insta-carrots by slicing an orange cheesecake and adding some edible grass. Find the recipe HERE at Hungry Happenings.