I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable snack bags from a repurposed shopping bag
Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters has been repurposing the wipe-clean material from a reusable shopping bag to make several projects, including a baby bib and a car garbage bag. Now she’s using the … Read More...
Tutorial: Man’s Shirt Messenger Bag
Megan from The Crafty CPA guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to use a man’s button down shirt to make a messenger bag. The front of the shirt (with the button placket) becomes the flap of … Read More...
Freebie: Flower Bear Digi
Each Friday Bugaboo Digital Stamps offers a free stamp for download. This week is an adorable flower bear, isn’t he cute? Click here to download, hurry he’s only available this week!
Card sample by Lori.
-Heather
Looking for more … Read More...
Xylophone Cake
I spotted this Xylophone cake with instructions on Pinterest, but couldn’t find the original source. A little digging and I found it on a few sites claiming it’s from Woman’s Day. I can’t find this cake any longer … Read More...
Tutorial: Nap mat cover with attached blanket
Erika from Artful Rising guest blogs in the Back to “Cool” DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a cover for a nap mat. A square of flannel is attached in the side seam … Read More...
DIY Gummies
Using silicone ice cube molds opens up all kinds of possibilities for homemade gummies. Learn to make gummies HERE at Kimberly Chapman. And check out what she did with gummies and cake balls HERE.
Making your own gummies has … Read More...
Tutorial: Box pleated lace headband
Kate from See Kate Sew posts in her Pleat Weeks series with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty lace headband. The headband is made from a narrow elastic embellished with lace folded into box pleats. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Review: Dyson DC35 Animal
After using this you will never need another vacuum. Period.
That is a tall claim, but after having used this for 2 weeks around our house, we are convinced that this is the future of all vacuums. It is even … Read More...
Death Star Cake and Star Wars Cupcakes
Best. Mom. Ever. Check out this Death Star cake and Star Wars cupcakes Michelle made for her kid’s birthday over at Sugar Swings!. Find close-ups of the character cupcakes and tips on making everything HERE.
Food for Football
It’s time for football again? I really would have little idea. I imagine these are foods for watching football, though, not playing. Find a week of ideas for football-watching food HERE at from Glitter to Gumdrops, including strawberry footballs, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Cookies?
Morrissey Beeswax Candle
Thanks to Danica Lo from Racked and @White_Lightning, I came across this Morrissey candle called Half a Person made out of beeswax.
It was designed by Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons and Sean Burford. I’m a fan of beeswax … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress with pleated waistband
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s dress with pretty pleated detail at the waistband. She started with an existing dress pattern, … Read More...
Rainbow Ice Cubes
I spotted these in one of my searches for all things rainbow for my kid’s 4th: rainbow ice cubes. Pure genius. Find the how-tos HERE at Share and Remember. And while you’re there, check out the clever artwork the … Read More...
State Fair Foods on a Stick
My love of food-on-sticks is well-established. Looks like I need to head to a State Fair in Iowa where the convenience of foods-on-a-stick is well-capitalized upon. Check out this roundup of Top 10 State Fair Foods on a Stick from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy insulated lunch bag
Head over to Fiskars to find out how to make an easy insulated lunch bag, with a tutorial designed by Tammy Tatterow. Get the tute.
[photo from Fiskars]
Looking for more lunch bag sewing patterns check out these DIY … Read More...
Freebie: Monster Digital Stamp
Away with the Pixels has a free monster digi stamp for download, click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you … Read More...
Share your memories of Singer sewing machines
Did you know that the patent for the very first Singer sewing machine was issued on August 12, 1851? That’s 160 years ago!! The folks at Singer are celebrating the 160th anniversary of their machine with a special website where … Read More...
Winner of “Embellish CHIC” book review and giveaway
I am happy to announce that lucky #6 Kristie is the winner of “Embellish CHIC”, congratulations! Thanks to everyone for entering this giveaway and be sure to watch for new giveaways. Thank you all for following the rules. I will … Read More...