Brooke from Curious Lottie’s Fancy Crafts is collecting handmade dollies to send to children in Japan who have survived the terrible earthquake but are still dealing with the aftermath. Read more about this project at Dolly Donations or at Curious … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible John John Romper
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a reversible John John romper. This is such a classic look for little boys! And because it’s reversible, it’s two garments in one. She uses a printed fabric on one side, … Read More...
My Singer Sew Very Easy House Party
I’m a little obsessed with sewing. Given the smallest break in the conversation, I’ll talk your ear off about this style of little girl dress or that shape of a neckline, bias tape and foldover elastic, exposed zippers, and… Well, … Read More...
When The Urge Strikes….
Have you ever gotten the urge to do something totally crazy, like… oh I don’t know, knit a sweater for a penguin or something?
Well, if you answered “YES” to that question, there is a website that you can go … Read More...
Vintage Postcard Bar
For an unusual take on a guest book/sign in station don’t miss the vintage postcard bar featured at Calder Clark! The premise is to gather vintage postcards from the couple’s honeymoon destination, have guests write messages on them and … Read More...
Yarn Sales
Ya know, there is a downside to this job.
For example the email I just got about the yarn sales currently going on over at the Discount Brand Name Yarns website. And I get soooo many of them. Taunting me. … Read More...
How to make festive Recycled cardboard necklaces
Over at Mommy Labs there is a post featuring a tutorial on how to make these fun recycled cardboard necklaces. Not only that there is also a giveaway of some beautiful beads that ends on May 20th! So pop on … Read More...
Ceramic Cupcake Stands
Loving all the attention to diminutive cake stands (ie cupcake stands) out there. I spotted these handmade cupcake stands created by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics over at The Hostess with the Mostess blog, where you can also find a discount on … Read More...
6 Cool Table Projects
I see so many different ideas for tables and nightstands on a daily basis that it makes me wish I had more room in my home for all of them! In fact, I have a sofa table I am dying … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Poppy Dress for little girls
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Poppy Dress for little girls. Shirring with elastic thread in the bobbin makes a pretty … Read More...
Bench from a Headboard
Jen from Scissors and Spatulas is competing in American Crafter. The first round of the competition was “trash to treasure” and she really nailed it on the head! She had the most votes and it’s no surprise. She took an … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered Catch-All pouch
Steph from Sewing Steph shares a pattern and tutorial for making a boxy zippered Catch-All pouch. These handy zippered bags can be used to hold so many things – toiletries, school supplies, even a lunch. Get the pattern and … Read More...
SMALL BIT OF SUMMER FUN
http://maebellecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/otter-pop-holder-and-pattern-crochet.html
I bet you wish YOU had thought of this! I know I wish I had. So simple, easy – and useful! Make a batch. Give them to the neighbor kids. Pass them out at the baseball game. Send a … Read More...
TAP™ Transfer Artist Paper is winner
Lesley Riley’s Transfer Artist Paper
is a winner of the 2011 Craft & Hobby Association – Winter Innovations Showcase. Has anyone tried this yet? If so do share your experience with it. I found this browsing over at C&T. Here … Read More...
Owl Pancake Pops
OK, I’m going through my “stuff I’ve featured on a stick” mental list, which is very, very long. Yep, don’t think pancakes are in there. Let alone owl pancakes. Find these owl pancakes dippers HERE at Jenni Price Illustration, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Nepal Chain Stitch
Mortira shares a tutorial for Nepal chain stitch at Inspirational Beading. Even though the finished chain is ornate and looks rather complex, Mortira says it is, “incredibly easy,” and “an excellent bead weaving technique for beginners.” Give Mortira’s tutorial a … Read More...
It’s All About The Scarves; Opinion Needed….
Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m usually on the tail end of a fashion trend, meaning that by the time I decide it’s really cool and I can’t live without (insert ridiculous, now out of style, fashion), … Read More...
Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, … Read More...
Tutorial: The Slouchy Shirt
Here it is – the long overdue tutorial for making my Slouchy Shirt.
It’s a simple loose-fitting t-shirt gathered on to a fitted band at the hips. It looks more dressed up than a plain tee, but it also happens … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Cars
Click here to download a bunch of wonderful vintage car images for free from Dover Publishing.
-Heather