The ladies from We Love to Illustrate have prepared a bunch of free Easter themed printables. They include the Easter mobile shown above. Click here to go to the downloads.
Inspiration du Jour – I Too Was Sweet Once
I Too Was Sweet Once by IleneTell
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Martha’s 1,000 Shows Giveaway
In celebration of the Wednesday, April 20th , 1000th show edition of THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW (Hallmark Channel, 10 AM ET/9 AM C – same day encore airing, 2 PM ET/next day airing, 1 PM ET) Martha Stewart has launched … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn About the Room maternity dress
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Turn About the Room maternity dress. I wish I had had this dress when I was pregnant years ago! The deep V-neck … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft taggy rattle for baby
Emily from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shows how to make a soft baby rattle. It’s part of their Baby Week series of posts. The tags around the head of the soft toy are fun for baby to grab, while a bell … Read More...
These Angry Birds want you!
If you have no use for these cardboard tube angry birds but would still like to help the relief effort in Japan, think of a relative, neighbor child, local day care, or even a children’s hospital you’d like me to … Read More...
Projects: Get Well Ensemble
Check out this cute Get Well Ensemble over at the Catered Crop blog, love the pretty stamped sunflowers! Click here and find out how to make it for someone special who needs a pick me up.
-Heather
DIY Chocolate Soap
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic … Read More...
AID FOR JAPAN – THE BEADED EDGE (CROCHET) AUCTION
THE BEADED EDGE BY MIDORI NISHIDA, Interweave Press, 2010
I’m offering this great book for auction so our site can send aid to Japan. Bidding will start at $10. The book’s retail value is $17.95, so you can get yourself … Read More...
Crispie Treats Easter Pops
I tried to reach into the computer to grab one of these. Rice Krispie treat Easter pops. Learn to make them HERE at Savor the Thyme.
Rice Krispie Treat Easter Dessert Table AND a $100 Giveaway
Check out this crazy adorable dessert table devoted to Rice Krispie Easter treats HERE at Cute as a Fox. And learn to make the chicks. And a wow to the topiary, by the way. The table was created by … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Kid-Friendly
Check out this submission from Nikki in Stitches: Kid-friendly ideas for decorating Easter eggs HERE at Berlin Patch. Send me your Easter eggs, everybody, I love seeing decorating ideas!
Basketball Cookies
Look what Jasmin of 1 Fine Cookie sent me. Her first blog post! Learn to decorate basketball jersey and tournament bracket cookies HERE at her new blog. Apparently the season is over, but I know nothing of such things as … Read More...
Peeps Specimen Art
Easter Peeps wall decor in the form of specimen art. Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at Choose to Thrive, along with Jelly Bean specimen art and some hybrid Peeps.
Tutorial: DIY mouse pad
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how you can make your own mouse pad. Sure, you can use a plain mouse pad from the office supply store, or perhaps a freebie emblazoned with an advertisement, but one you make yourself … Read More...
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Easter bunny cupcakes at Betty Crocker, from our very own Amanda. Woo hoo, go Amanda! Learn to make them HERE.
Sewing Pattern: Tutu shorts
Tule tutus are soooo cute for dress-up, but not so practical for playtime. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs came up with a solution – a tutu with a pair of shorts built into it. Love this idea! Now her daughter … Read More...
Irish Cream Shot Cupcake Toppers
…and other sweets devoted to Irish Cream along with more birthday party details, HERE at 6 Bittersweets. But I was kinda stuck on the shots of Irish Cream in chocolate cups used to top cupcakes. Learn to make the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fleece bug hat for infants and newborns
Natasha from Samster Mommy shows how to make a sweet little bug hat for a sweet little baby. I’m loving those little fleece antennae!! She includes measurements to make it in a newborn and an infant size. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized picnic blanket
Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs at Versus with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized picnic blanket. The large size can accommodate a large family. Or a smaller family who wants enough space to lay about. It’s … Read More...