Gesine Kratzner of Blobhouse makes their bunny sculpture from a combination of epoxy and polymer clays. The whimsical, humorous bunnies here are a perfect tweak on classic cutesy Easter bunnies as well as charmingly perfect for Mother’s Day.
Feathering Palm Wax Flower Pillar
This is the palm pillar that I made with my daughter the other day. Palm is perfect for pillars and it looks so pretty with its sparkling patterns.
It also throws a scent very well and doesn’t require additives. In … Read More...
Jelly Bean Bracelets
Jewelry and dessert all in one. And of course, kid-friendly and timely to boot. Learn to make jelly bean
bracelets HERE at My Kids Make.
Peeps Brownies in a Jar
Once again, my love o’ mason jars has been tapped with these bunny-brownies-in-a-jar from As The Card Rack Turns. Find the how-tos for making Peeps brownie gift mix in a jar HERE.
Are mason jar gifts here to stay? … Read More...
Shop: Lavinia Stamps
I enjoy discovering wonderful small stamp companies that I’ve never heard of and sharing them with you. Recently I’ve been coming across lots from England and luckily most will ship world wide. Here’s another great find from across the pond, … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box Easter Basket
Bethany sent in this link to the post over at her blog Dream-it-make-it that she shared her tutorial on how to make an Easter basket out of a shoe box. I like how the square shape of the box contrasts … Read More...
Mixed Metallic Wedding Inspiration
I couldn’t resist posting about another gorgeous entry in the Inspired Creations contest at The Sweetest Occasion! A mix of shimmery metallics with pops of bright fuschia make this wedding elegant and glamourous. Lotus pods add texture, and little … Read More...
The 2011 Washington Post Peeps Show Finalists
It’s here!! It’s here!! Some people anxiously await their newspaper for things like important news, election results, or the weather. I anxiously await the results of the yearly Peeps Show contest from my local paper, The Washington Post. The contest … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing on knits
LiEr from ikat bag shares an article on her blog explaining the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go with stretchy fabrics, then her article is a must-read. Read all … Read More...
Project and Free Template: Pop Up Easter Card
Download a free printable template and find complete instructions on how to make this beautiful 3-D Pop Up Eater Egg Card from Leigh S-B Designs.
-Heather
Tutorial: Making your own ePatterns
Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns. From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.
Free pattern: Dolly mermaid tail
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mermaid tail for a doll. With an elastic waist, it’s easy to put on and take off. Depending on the size … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Sunday
Candle Making Guide & Social Site
Toynga let me know about this fun social site called Candle Makers Guide where you can connect with other crafters. It’s also a good place to learn, make friends and join discussions about candle and soap making.
Some of the … Read More...
3-D Bunny Cookies
Bunny cookies that actually hop. Hee hee. Learn to make them HERE at Glorious Treats.
DIY Hydrating Grape Mask
A hydrating mask for all skin types. Crushed grapes are very soothing, cooling and toning to the skin. Below is a recipe small enough for one or two applications. Mask once made is to be stored in the fridge and … Read More...
Modern Cowboy Party for Every Age
How do you host a party to accommodate everyone you need to invite, toddlers and kids and grown-ups, with limited time to throw it all together? Stephanie of Spaceships and Laserbeams did exactly that for her 35th. This post will … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Natural Dyes
Find a roundup of links to natural Easter egg dyes HERE at ohdeedoh, including dyes made from beets, blueberries, onion skins and flowers. Shown are impressive eggs from Rosalind Creasy.
Homemade Easter Candy Corn
Candy corn for Spring? Only from CakeSpy. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
How to make plastic containers into bunny treat holders
I just think these plastic containers that got a bunny makeover are just adorable. And I tend to save all plastic containers that come with lids for either crafting or the transport of yummies. Combine both by transforming plain plastic … Read More...