For all bakers out there with reality TV star dreams… look what I spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake today. Casting call for Season 4 of Cupcake Wars. Check it out HERE.
Whit’s Knits: Crocheted Felted Bucket Hat Tutorial
This is a cute hat for all ages and gender; envision what you could do with it with colors and embellishments to make this a FAB addition to you winter wardrobe. It is from “Purl Bee” Whit’s Knits: Felted Bucket … Read More...
Chrysanthemum Salad and a Christmas on the Farm Giveaway
The summer has flown so quickly. At this rate, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! Visit Craftside to enter to win a copy of Christmas on the Farm: A Collection of Favorite Recipes
, Stories, Gift … Read More...
Bumble Bee Party (and Bumble Bee Cake Pop How-tos)
My sister was juuuuuust asking me about bumble bee party ideas for a friend of hers, and I sent her this link immediately. Check out the darling details of this bee party created by Enchanted Events and Design featured on… Read More...
S’mores Pop Tart S’mores
How about two s’mores posts in a row… I can never resist CakeSpy’s creations. Make a S’mores Pop Tart S’mores HERE.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this … Read More...
S’mores Decorated Cookies
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again… I have a weakness for food that thinks it’s other food. Like decorated cookies that think they are s’mores. From guest poster Glorious Treats, learn to decorate s’mores cookies… Read More...
How To Make Faux Fake Driftwood
Over at the blog Stephanie @ Home there was a great tutorial on how to make faux driftwood (link dead).
If you’re looking to create a coastal vibe in your home or add some natural elements to your decor, driftwood … Read More...
Needlepoint 101
Emma of DMC Thread’s Blog is starting a series of articles on needlepoint basics. First up: a canvas primer. See her post. And be sure to bookmark the blog so you’ll see the whole series.
DMC Thread Blog no longer … Read More...
Tutorial: Desk bag organizer for kid’s classrooms
Sandra from Sugar Cubes and Spice Cake shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a desk bag to hang on the back of a school chair. Children in younger grades often sit at group tables rather than at … Read More...
Technique: Digi Paper Piecing
Elaine from the Stamp Your Heart Out blog shares a fun technique for paper piecing with digital stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Tutorial: Make a headband from upcycled cuffs
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial telling how she upcycled a pair of sleeve cuffs into a beautiful headband. Brilliant!! The cuffs are already finished on the edges, so it’s just a matter of sewing them into one … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered waist skirt with pockets
Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make a gathered waist skirt with pockets. The waistband and the invisible zipper make this skirt dressy when paired with a pretty blouse, though you can also wear it with a simple tee … Read More...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, JULY, 2011
Our local crochet club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. As usual, we had a nice chat, hot tea, and great show ‘n tell. Here’s what everyone had to show.
Marti is making scarves for the Special … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tri-fold wallet with angled pockets
Julie from Mokuyobi Threads and Zipper Teeth shows how to make a tri-fold wallet. I’m loving those angled pockets!!! Get the tutorial.
Giveaway | Crafter’s Companion Envelobox Creator
Khristen from the Crafter’s Companion Design Team is giving away one of these Envelobox Creators from Crafter’s Companion. This tool helps you to make the perfect size and shape of envelope for mailing dimensional cards. There are numerous chances to … Read More...
Frieda Anderson tonight’s guest in Digital Lounge
Fabric to Dye For author Frieda Anderson is tonight’s guest in the Digital Lounge at Wednesday Night Live!. Chat with a charter member of the Chicago School of Fusing, plus get some fabric dyeing tips. Starts at 6:00pm PT … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Family Photos
Homesteading Supplies in Portland
Kristl and Doug Bridge turned their teaching skills into helping support homesteaders by opening Portland Homestead Supply Co.
They sell everything you need for your own urban homestead. That of course includes candle making supplies. They carry beeswax in one … Read More...
5 & Dime Party Favors
I’m so excited to share a tutorial with you today that I created for the May Arts & October Afternoon blog week! Party favors with a bit of a kitschy-vintage vibe! Petite cotton drawstring bags filled with goodies like candy, … Read More...
DIY: yarn wreath with felt flowers
Danielle of “Take Heart” is sharing this stunning felt and yarn wreath tutorial with us. Danielle is a young married mother of two young boys who loves sharing her ideas and talent with others. In the pictures above she shows … Read More...