From Vee and Co. a super cute free pattern for Easter that encourages you to save an egg and use an alternative option for decorating this year – a carrot. Isn’t it just the cutest?
Victorian Egg Place Cards
I’m not sure whether Carolyn intended these beautiful place cards to have a Victorian look to them, but they do. And they are just lovely! She’s been taking special care as she’s been using eggs in the kitchen, cracking them … Read More...
Easter Chick Wreath
Sometimes a post just makes you smile. This was one of those moments for me. We’ve seen lots of pretty wreaths filled with flowers, herbs, twigs and berries. We’ve seen lots of fun wreaths made from colored beans, marshmallows and … Read More...
Easter Bunny Roundup
Just in time for Easter, a round up of bunny patterns for you from BD Couture. Bunnies galore! Get the free charts.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts? Check these out on Etsy.
Sugar Bells and Rainbow Nougat for Easter
I have two gorgeous sweets to share with you from C’est maman qui l’a fait. First is this daisy sugar bell. The instructions are in both French and English, and the photographs suggest such an edible feat is actually … Read More...
Golden Easter Egg Chocolates
Anyone else go right to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Yes? Find the how-tos to make these stunning chocolate-filled golden Easter eggs HERE at the Kitchn.
DIY Meringue Escort Cards
Your wedding guests will be sure to love these delicious looking cookies that double as escort cards and favors! Get all the yummy details at Glamour & Grace.
Tutorial: Felt tea playset
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt tea playset. The set includes felt tea bags and a wooden box to hold then. Think of all the cups of tea that … Read More...
Passover S’mores
With Matzah bread and Kosher marshmallows! Given the plethora of Easter treats out there, I’m so relieved to find a Passover goody. Find the instructions and recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
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Tutorial: Fabric peonies
Ez from Creature Comforts shows how to make fabric peonies with petals that curve and curl just like the ones on real peonies. They’d make lovely gift toppers, hair accessories, or brooches. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Woodland Cottage Pincushion
Linday from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Woodland Cottage Pincushion. The scalloped roof is the cutest!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from the Riley Blake Designs blog]
Tutorial: Creating a neckline that doesn’t reveal too much
I usually play it safe when I draft or alter a neckline. I’m so afraid that I’ll end up having it plunge down to my navel, or showing off my very functional bra straps that I end up with one … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can click here to download some cool negatives for April from Tersea Collins to make your own clear stamps.
-Heather
Tutorial: Cute dish towels to match your kitchen decor
Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a cute dish towel to match your kitchen decor. She uses waffle cotton to make the towel, but you could also start with a … Read More...
How to Build a Compost Bin
This craft/project would be great to incorporate when teaching about gardening, or any other environmental lesson plan. You can find this tutorial, and make a ‘cute’ compost bin of your own over at We-Made-That.com.
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Easter Basket to Color {Free Printable}
This coloring activity would be great to have at a children’s table on Easter. They can color and assemble the baskets while they are waiting for the food! You can find the free printable and tutorial over at iSew Academy
Dirty Diaper Cookies for a Baby Shower
First of all, huge kudos to bring a classroom of kids in on a baby shower. What a great way to make them participate in their teacher’s joy and feel like grown-ups at the same time. And also, these dirty … Read More...
60 Egg Activities For Kids
Tinkerlab has a wonderful compilation of 60 Easter Egg Activities for children! It’s not too late to sit down with your kids and some eggs to create! She has them separated into different categories like: Egg Decorating, Plastic Eggs, Egg … Read More...
Snow in April
Despite the fact that it’s spring, we’re currently getting enthusiastically snowed on. So today’s shopping trip is sponsored by Sunshine. Wishful sunshine:
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| Sunny Earrings by Liuwa | Miniature Roses by MyCraftGarden |
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| Word Stone by SkyeArt | Sunflower Bobby Pins by CreaShines |
Tutorial: Ombre ruffled dress for little girls
Oh, the ruffles that are going on right now at See Kate Sew! Kirstin & Jordan from Kojo Designs guest blog in the Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make their Rows of Ruffles dress for … Read More...