I love any craft that has to do with preserving those little fingers or toes of our children. This craft is neat in that her children’s handprints were a little ‘messy’ and didn’t look much like flowers…she ultimately added her … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle pocket for a kid’s tunic or dress
Andrea from The Train to Crazy guest blogs at Celebrate the Madness with a tutorial showing how to make a circle pocket to go on the front of a girl’s tunic or dress. The large circle pocket is an unexpected, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Daybed makeover from linen and feedsacks
Anita from Cedar Hill Ranch gave an outdoor daybed a makeover using some linen and vintage feedsacks. The bedcover is made from the linen, and the vintage feedsacks became pillows for the back. The details on this project are so … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Man Bowtie Onesie
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Man Bowtie Onesie. It’s a plain onesie embellished with a fabric bowtie. Brilliant! Your little guy will look all dressed up, but he’s still wearing a simple onesie. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer child’s art to embroider
Laura Bray, and daughter Olivia, are recent guests at When Creativity Knocks. There, Laura shows how to turn your child’s artwork into crafty/quilty projects. Her technique includes simple supplies of fabric art markers and a transfer pencil. Learn which … Read More...
Looking Towards Summer
This bright and fun set makes me hopeful summer is on it’s way. Rozibuz combines lovely citrus coloured polymer with felted orange wool for a summery mixed media piece.
Crystal Clear Palm Candles
Kristal candles are new patent protected palm wax tapers that are completely clear. No two are the same because of the unique way the air bubbles inside of them.
These clear candles might make a nice change from gel candles … Read More...
Tutorial: Big fabric bow
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a big fabric bow. It’s finished nicely with no raw seams showing, and yet it’s also quick and easy. Get the tutorial.
[photo from MADE]
Rainbow Cheesecake
Did you know there was such a thing? Learn to make rainbow cheese cake HERE at Tablespoon.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Canvas
I’m in love with this mixed media stamped and painted canvas from Jess at the Whimsical Butterfly blog! She combined paints, stamps from The Greeting Farm and markers to make this wonderful canvas. Find more info here on her blog… Read More...
Grown-Up Freezer Pops
No high fructose corn syrup-food coloring blend here. These homemade versions of Freezer Pops have pureed fruit, young coconut water, crushed strawberries, chocolate gelato, limeade with pomegranate seeds and other wonderfully interesting flavors.
Check out the infinitely improved versions HERE … Read More...
{Flower Recipe}Spring Wildflowers in White
Chelsea Fuss just launched a fab new series on the Frolic blog called “Flower Recipes” that’s sure to inspire you to create your own bouquets! Every other week, Chelsea will feature a recipe for a flower arrangement along with complete … Read More...
Swing into Spring
Natasha of Fete Fanatic created this fun and festive spring sweets table featured at Celebrations at Home. Love the vibrant colors and the breezy attitude of this display. And it’s budget friendly too! For a gorgeous coordinating spring tablescape … Read More...
Win some Artistic Letters
I don’t normally post about giveaways on blogs other than this one, but this time I’m making an exception. I’m hosting a giveaway on my personal craft blog and I’d love for you to come and enter. Stop by for … Read More...
6 Crafts for the Birds and Squirrels
As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mug rug inspired from a cup
Leena from Creative Instincts loves mug rugs. She had an epiphany last night at a Friday Night Sew In (FNSI) while thinking about what to make for a friend. Why not create a mug rug to match a coffee … Read More...
Tutorials: Patchwork potholder and doggie bag
Lark Crafts shares not one but TWO free bonus projects from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork by Cynthia Shaffer
. How awesome is that!
The first is a patchwork potholder that coordinates with the Retro Apron, and the second is … Read More...
Newsy: Intern needed for The Etsy Blog
Are you a crafty, witty, blog savvy writer living in or close to Brooklyn, New York? If so, listen up. The Etsy Blog is seeking an Editorial Intern. Qualifications include Must enjoy the attentions of Dottie the dog and A … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffled top for baby
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffle top for a baby girl. It’s a remix of her Easy Breezy Tank… Read More...
Inspiration and Challenge: Deconstructed Sketch Blog
Whenever I’m stuck for a card idea I like looking at sketches, they are a great inspirational jumping off point. There’s a new sketch blog called Deconstructed Sketch featuring challenges with a great sketch, lots of wonderful samples and a … Read More...