Isn’t it gorgeous? Silk and bamboo, can you imagine anything better? Even chocolate pales in comparison to this stuff.
Make Your Own Antique Brooch
Antique brooches are a popular detail for weddings of late. But what to do if you can’t find one? Make your own of course! In less than an hour you can create a vintage inspired brooch customized with your wedding … Read More...
Giveaway: 3 Flower Scented Soy Votives to Celebrate Etsy Opening
I’ve been having fun getting this Etsy store started, and I thought I’d share some candles with you since you’ve been here through my experimenting.
It’s called Bohemian Candles & Crafts because I wanted it to be open to the … Read More...
Filigree Easter Eggs
Glori’s polymer clay filigree egg tutorial is just perfect for the holiday if you were looking for an eye catching clay project to try. The tutorial even explains how to make the hollow eggs which can be a bit of … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Turn outgrown pants into cuffed shorts
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn outgrown jeans into a new pair of cuffed shorts. The cuffed shorts are sooo cute, and they’re perfect for “stringbean” kids who tend to outgrow … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace belt
Toni from Make It Perfect guest blogs in luvinthemommyhood’s Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series (showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make this super fabulous lace belt. Love love love!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Denim jacket for baby out of an adult pair of jeans
Look at this awesome baby-sized denim jacket! Danielle from D and G Stories made it out of an old pair of jeans. Brilliant! The old denim is already weathered, and she was able to repurpose many of the details. She … Read More...
Need Ideas and Opinions
So today I got an announcement for a baby shower. In 2 weeks. I work full time. I have 2 jobs. I am a farmer. Plus I have a very needy puppy.
So, I need an idea for SUPER QUICK … Read More...
Drops Design Does Easter!
If you’re looking for a great Easter project, you should definitely check out Drops Design and Garn Studio!
Their website features a wide range of patterns for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. You’ll find everything from cute bunny … Read More...
Special Rods from Bullseye
Look what’s new at Bullseye! I know I just wrote about their “Saturday Glass” but I have to tell you about their special rods!! Are you a flameworker looking for new colors to play with? Read this description of … Read More...
Easter Dessert Tables from Pizzazzerie
Find tips and resources for putting together this lovely pink and yellow Easter dessert table HERE at Pizzazzerie (loving the basket cupcake holders). I’ll warn you that the giveaway in the post is over (so sorry, everybody, that I didn’t … Read More...
Monster Party Food Ideas
I spotted this deep sea punch on pinterest and jumped over here to post. Check out the whole monster madness party HERE at BHG.com. I know it’s for Halloween, but really, monsters work all year round. I also love … Read More...
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
A great idea for turning wrappers into jewelry
Check out this video and earrings available from a company Trashy Earrings. They import these handmade creations that help support women in Honduras.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft
Roundup of Peeps Recipes
Something about Peeps… I’m a sucker for anything Peeps related. (I’m already anxiously awaiting this year’s Washington Post Peeps Show results to share with you.) Find a roundup of ideas for using Peeps in recipes HERE at babble.
Painted Cookies
Check out these darling cookies that Putti Amma of Putti Prapancha sent me, painted as a kid’s birthday party activity. I love this idea, and I’ve painted cookies with my daughter, too. Then lo and behold I followed her link … Read More...
Dyeing Easter Eggs with Food Coloring. And a Bunny.
Here’s a two-in-one for you: An Easter egg decorating idea and a no-bake bunny, both from Craft Buds. Find the recipe for these cute no-bake bunnies and tips on making your own Easter egg dye from food coloring HERE … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Chocolate Easter bunny softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this chocolate bunny softie. This would be so sweet sitting in an Easter basket! Made from minky fabric, the soft bunny would also be a great present for a brand new … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffled button placket to a tank or tee
Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread shows how to add a ruffled button placket to a plain tank or tee. It’s not a functional placket (the buttons are purely decorative), but one a stretchy shirt that’s not an issue and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an old towel into a new bathmat
Mama Crafts shows how she turned an old towel into a new bathmat. It’s nice and thick, made from two layers of towel with a pretty fabric print on top. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mama Crafts]