Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make a 4th of July themed wreath and topiary from denim. Aside from the gathering stitches to make the flower embellishments, no sewing is required to make either project. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Beach blanket tic-tac-toe game
Jaime from Polkadots On Parade guest blogs in the Beach Bash series at Country Chic Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make a beach blanket tic-tac-toe game. Instead of yardage, she uses a ready made sheet as the base … Read More...
Firecracker Pops
Turn marshmallows into firecrackers HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Salamander Cookies (also, Lemon)
These salamander cookies from Just My Delicious reminded me of a very specific moment in my childhood trying to catch salamanders from a creek. Find a recipe for lemon cookies (that happened to be in the form of salamanders) HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Fireworks swing top for girls
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to make a cute 4th of July themed top for girls. She calls it the Festive Fireworks top. The sleeveless swing top is open in the back (with ruffles at the edges, of … Read More...
Watermelon Cookies
Perfect cookie choice for summer….watermelon slices! Learn to make them HERE at Megan’s Cookin’, inspired by these cookies from Amanda’s Cookin’.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I never tire of the classics, like ice cream cone cupcakes. Especially when they are sneaky and really look like dripping ice cream. Find these HERE at Prunille fait son Show.
Book Review – World Of Geek Craft
Are you into SciFi? I’m a huge fan of most of the SciFi shows on TV and have been over the years. The original Star Trek, campy tho’ it was, is still a favorite in my house. So, who doesn’t … Read More...
Freebie | Printable 4th of July Bunting
This printable from Nifty Thrifty Things includes the cut out shapes to make a bunting as well as toothpick flags for your July 4th Celebration. Click here to go to the download.
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Inspiration du Jour | Floating
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Canadian Candle Making Suppliers
Candle making can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it can be frustrating to find the right supplies, especially when living in Canada. Many candle making suppliers are based in the United States, which can lead to high shipping … Read More...
A new take on Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Jan of Poppytalk highlights the nontraditional silk-ribbon embroidery of Brenda Kee (bstudio). She says,
… Read More...Brenda Kee is bringing a fresh and exciting new look to [silk-ribbon embroidery]. Her shop offers pillows, pillow covers, greeting cards, jewelry, lavender sachets and wedding
Free From Interweave – Introduction to Spinning Wheels Ebook
Earlier today, Interweave gave us a free knitted toy ebook. Now we have a Introduction to Spinning Wheels Ebook. How to use and how to choose a wheel. From drafting to treadling and playing, this is the perfect first book.… Read More...
Tutorial: Triple Peter Pan collar detail
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a triple Peter Pan collar, similar to the ones on these cute tops from Topshop. This is such a neat detail, with a fun retro vibe! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Sun Hat for babies
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a free pattern and tutorial for making a Scrappy Sun Hat to keep the sun off of baby’s tender head. The ruffled … Read More...
{Wedding Details} Pom Poms
Summer Wedding Ideas {Lawn Games}
Lawn games like badminton, mini golf, or bocce ball add an element of fun to your wedding reception and make for great photo ops as well! Intimate Weddings features several ideas for outdoors games and cute signage to go along … Read More...
bakerella’s Pop Stars
Loving bakerella’s latest collection of pop stars (as in, cake pop makers she features on her site). Some of my favorites include the Star Wars cake pops from Melanie and the Yo Gabba Gabba cake pops from Jenna and her … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Background
Jessica over at the Witticisms blog shares how to make a gorgeous watercolor background. Add a simple stamped image or phrase and you’ve got a wonderful card!
-Heather
Patriotic Snow Cones (And 32 More)
Make your own snow cones–perfect in red, white and blue for the 4th–HERE at babble. Need more red, white and blue? This is part of a roundup of 33 red, white and blue desserts HERE.