These perfect sand dollar cookies almost make me feel like I’m sitting on a beach chair running my hands through the sand. Almost. Learn to make them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Monkey Cupcakes
Yep, monkey cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at Kids Fun and Games.
Individual Ice Cream Party Cupcakes
Food that looks like other food has become one of my staples of edible crafting, I think. Like these cupcakes. That are really ice cream. Oh, and there’s a brownie base. Learn to make them HERE at The Crafty Penguin… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with quilted lining
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop bag. The pattern is an adaptation of one she used to make a purse for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy strapless maxi dress
Maxi dresses are super popular right now. Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a strapless maxi dress. It’s a quick and easy dress to make, suitable for a beginning sewer. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Wristlet camera strap
Cheryl from Just Pretty and A Pretty Cool Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a wristlet camera strap. The short strap is just big enough to slide over your wrist, making it easy to carry your digital camera … Read More...
Freebie | Baby Chick SVG File
This free SVG file from BeaOriginal is perfect for your Spring, Easter and farm layouts. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Review and Giveaway | Big Book of Scrapbook Pages
Jill Paulson at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the new Memory Makers Idea Book: The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages
. She is also giving one lucky ready a free copy. Entries for the giveaway close … Read More...
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Bobblehead How-To
Bobbleheads charm and amuse me. One of the first little sculpted pieces I made was a bobbleheaded critter. Here’s a tute from HGTV to give it a try.
Tutorial: Bandana skirt for toddler girls
Rebecca from This Present Life and Happy Baby Designs shows how to make a little girl’skirt out of a bandana. This is such a cute look for summertime!! It’s also a quick project, as the bandana is already hemmed for … Read More...
Tip for Lighting Hard to Reach Wicks
If you don’t happen to have a candle/barbecue lighter, chances are you’ve burned your fingers (or at least been frustrated trying to light a wick stuck in the bottom of a candle).
Jolene Sugerbaker, The Trailer Park Queen lights … Read More...
Bathtime Baby Shower Cookies (with Candy Centers)
Every now and then, one spots a crafted piece of art that awes, that causes one to pause and wonder how creative minds work to create something so stunning. That’s what I thought about these baby shower cookies from Sweetopia… Read More...
Tutorial from Curbly – Etched Eames Inspired Glasses
I’m a huge fan of Mid Century Modern design, the furniture, fabrics, mosaics…Mad Men is even one of my favorite shows on TV. So I was looking through Curbly, an “modern” inspired web site/blog that posts a bunch of … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
virtually flip through the new Hero Art release catalog, with lots of cute rubber, clear and cling stamps with themes like travel, flowers and lots of backgrounds, everything to get you ready for summer projects. My faves are the new … Read More...
De Puntillas: Etsy Craft Party
Yet another Etsy Craft Party is announce. This time in the city city of Alicante in Spain!
Check it out and if you need a translation use this link: google translate!
Giveaway: Quilty birds mouse pad
Sue from Alderwood Quilts is celebrating her return to blogging with a June giveaway. Get a chance to win this mouse pad with birds perched on a feathered star quilt. Adorable. You have all month to enter, go here for … Read More...
How to make sea shell art with fun window tiles
Not only is the focal element a recycled element, yup that shell was someone’s house there for a while, the background is a bit of recycled cardboard. The tiles are a unique and fun bit of repurposing. Check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Market Tote
Jessica from Make It Lovely shows how to make the Vintage Market Bag she created for the Vintage Crafter’s Challenge over at Simple Simon & Co. The large tote is made from a vintage table runner, plus extra fabric for … Read More...