I love getting emails from Bullseye. I feel like I’m in the “know” so to speak. So this emial was regarding fresh classes at their facility in Santa Fe, NM. Sure wish they had one closer…at least I’m going … Read More...
Making Seashell Candles
People often collect seashells from the beach and forget about them, but if you make candles out of the shells, you’ll have an attractive and romantic centerpiece.
All you need is shells (the deeper the better), candle wax, a glue … Read More...
The Write Gift
Pens are fabulous gifts. Father’s day is coming up, graduation… you could even get a pen custom matched to wedding colours. Pens are one of those fabulous things to do with clay. This is a particularly attractive example by Klhood.
Tutorial: Turn your favorite fabrics into puzzle blocks
Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional shows how you can turn some of your favorite fabric prints into an favorite toy for your child. She uses Mod Podge to glue the fabrics to the sides of wooden blocks, making a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Clover Dress for little girls
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Grosgrain for making her Ruffled Clover Dress for little girls. The sleeveless dress is covered in rows and rows of ruffled-y goodness that little girls (and their mamas) … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans tablet computer sleeve
Instructables member Bitsi shows how to make a cover for a tablet computer out of an old pair of jeans. The back pocket is repurposed to create a space to hold your earbuds or other accessories. Brilliant! One pair of … Read More...
Learn To Do The Double Pointed Thing With This Free Pattern
Easy, free pattern to help new knitters learn to use double point needles. Simple knitting and purling with Aran weight yarn. Easy Peasy!!
6 Creative Garden Ideas
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather is still cold and unpredictable in southeast Wisconsin, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your garden. Even though the farmers are finally dropping seeds in the … Read More...
Clematis Shawl from Fiber Dreams
I LOVE this. Absolutely LOVE it. Probably wouldn’t have even looked at it, but my kids got me a clematis plant for Mother’s Day. The name caught my eye.
Gorgeous! I can’t say enough. The pattern isn’t free, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: My tried and true method for elastic casings
Elastic threaded through a casing is a quick, easy way to cinch in fabric. It creates pretty gathers that are also stretchy. It’s most often used on a waistline, but you can also use it to gather in the hems … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Pillow Sham with scrappy patchy edges
Jessica from Sew Homegrown and Make It Lovely shows how to make a simple yet beautiful pillow sham. She adds a spot of color to the sides with a bit of patchwork. I’m loving the raw edges!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Birthday Cupcake Tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on the Silhouette blog showing how to make her Ruffled Birthday CupcakeTee. She combines applique with Silhouette’s heat transfer material to create a special t-shirt for a birthday girl. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Beach Ball Card
Click here to find out how to make a spinning beach ball card, this unique invite comes from the Craftside blog as an excerpt from the book “One of a Kind Hand made Weddings:.
-Heather
SCARF UP A GOOD CAUSE
I am not a sucker for charity causes. I have my couple that I support, but I don’t usually respond to messages from other organizations to contribute money or goods. The charities I routinely support are umbrella sorts that dispense … Read More...
Koi Fish Cookie Decorating Tutorial
Stunning, gorgeous, potentially tear inducing is this koi fish decorated cookie. Learn how to air brush without air brushing this koi fish cookie with a step by step tutorial created by guest poster cookie decorator, Marlyn, HERE at The … Read More...
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party!
If you missed last week’s linky party on DIY Weddings, don’t fret! I’ll be hosting a new party every Wednesday on the Weddings blog, and you’ll have all week long to join the fun! I’m linking to this post on … Read More...
Stained Glass Cocktail Cookies
Find step-by-step photos to make your own margarita, martini and beer glass cookies with stained glass candy centers HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Graduation Cap Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these mortarboard cupcake toppers from chocolate squares and chocolate peanut butter cups HERE at Domestic Charm.
Um did someone say peanut butter cups
? These graduation cupcakes or cupcake toppers are so quick and easy to … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Word Art | Love in Action
After a request from a tornado victim in Alabama enquiring about products related to disasters, Ali Edwards created this set of hand written word brushes. She is offering them as a free download on her blog. Click here to … Read More...
