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Video tutorial: Sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely
Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, shares a video tutorial at the Threads site showing her technique for sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely to a garment. It’s a couture sewing technique, but don’t let that intimidate you. … Read More...
Unique Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Major kudos to Ladies Home Journal for assembling this slide show of some of the most unique and lovely Easter egg decorating ideas I’ve seen. Find the slideshow HERE, including these minimal Easter eggs from Pickles and these papier-mache … Read More...
Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
If you’ve ever craved that perfect balance of tangy lemon filling on a sweet, buttery crust—but thought you had to give it up because of gluten or dairy—this recipe from Smashed Peas and Carrots proves you don’t!
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Leprechaun Hat Marshmallow Pops
And now I have two St. Patrick’s Day treats in a row (hmmm, I should challenge myself to apply the Kevin Bacon degree game to posting, one post leads to the next leads to the next…) Anyway, find the step-by-steps … Read More...
Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats
Two in a row for the Rice Krispies
Treat, because you can never have too much Rice Krispies Treat. Learn to make shamrock Rice Krispies Treats HERE at Embellish.
Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats
Like I always say (or have said once or twice), anything can be a rainbow. I spotted these when Leslie left a comment to these. Check out these rainbow Rice Krispies Treats HERE at Pink Stripey Socks.
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Lookie what she made: Cropped tapered top
As a child of the 80s, I remember when crop tops were everywhere. And now they’re coming back again, but with a modern twist. Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls made such a top. It’s cropped in the front, but … Read More...
Freebie: Dog Pattern Paper
WOOF! Download several different colors and styles of this fun dog background paper for free from Create with TLC.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – Digital papers and Digi stamps.
How to make a recycled button matching game
I remember spending hours playing with buttons as a kid, who am I kidding I love sorting and crafting with my buttons now! Check out how Desiree of the blog Kids Nature Spot made a recycled button matching game with … Read More...
Make Your Own Scented Soy Candles
go make me recently posted a beautifully photographed tutorial on how to make scented soy candles. The beautiful photos included in the tutorial feature vintage teacups and dishes as candle vessels. This would be an amazing DIY project for a … Read More...
Cherry Blossom Painted Cookies
Now a moment for some self-service…. Find painted cherry blossom cookies (because Spring is almost here and I live in Washington, DC) HERE.
Green Velvet Cupcakes with Gumdrop Shamrock Toppers
And I forgot to mention the gold sprinkles, too! Make green velvet cupcakes and turn gumdrops into shamrocks HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Lucky Polymer Clay
I’m a big believer in the awesomeness of polymer clay so I’ll even say it’s lucky stuff. Plus, you can totally bring that St. Patricks Day and Luck of the Irish theme home with it!
The Mysterious Black Cat Cross Stitch
Spring Heart
Tutorial: Kitty softie from an old sweater
We love kitties at our house, so when I saw this project I just had to share it with you! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Wavy Notion Skirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Wavy Notions Skirt. This is such a cute skirt! What little girl wouldn’t love it? The simple layered skirt gets a twist with a wavy top … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered chiffon flower brooch
Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial on her blog for making a layered chiffon flower brooch. The edges of the lightweight fabric get slightly singed so they curl up pretty. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Lucky Layers Tiered Dress for little girls
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making her Lucky Layers Tiered Dress. The measurements she gives will create a dress in size 2T, but at the end of the tutorial she gives … Read More...