I’ve written about mosaic artist Martin Cheek before and I’m sure I’ll write about him again. This post is a book review of his Mosaics book
in The Weekend Crafter series published by Rankin Street Press. It contains 20 projects … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section. I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there.
And check back tomorrow because … Read More...
Freebie: Tricyle SVG File
This cute trike image is available free for download from BeaOriginal. The SVG file can be used on your Crcut with SCAL software. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed animal net with pom pom fringe
Stuffed animals multiply like crazy at our house. Every time I turn around, the little girl has gotten a new little stuffed friend. Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a net to … Read More...
Tutorial: Mondo Guerra inspired pincushion ring
Alma Stoller wanted a pincushion ring of her own after seeing Project Runway contestant Mondo Guerra wearing one during the show. She created her own then wrote up a tute to share with the rest of us. I love that … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pastry mat from laminated cotton
Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to use laminated cotton to make a pastry mat. The slick surface of the laminated cotton helps keep the dough from sticking. This is such a quick, easy project, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum pants for little girls
The Crafty Cupbard shows how to make a pair of ruffle bum pants for little girls. The stripes of ruffled fabric across the backside are sooo cute! Get the tute.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
Tutorial: Candy Stripe Scrunch Scarf from fleece
Head over to Fleece Fun to find out how to make this striped and scrunched fleece scarf. Choose colors with high contrast for a candy-stripe effect. You could make a lighter weight version by using t-shirt knit instead of fleece. … Read More...
Digital Inspiration for Paper Scrapbookers
Tammy of Your Memory Connection is guest posting on the Simple Scrapper blog with an article about how paper scrapbookers can draw inspiration from digital scrapbook layouts. She discusses five ways she uses digital layouts to inspire ideas for her … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Oscars Decorated Cookies
Learn how to decorate these uber-adorable mini cookies for the Oscars HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Family Fun has a surprising amount of treats and sweets ideas for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out the collection HERE, including a pot of gold JellO, rainbow cupcakes, and shamrock cupcakes.
Freebie: Unlimited Use Digital Clock Images
SPRING FLOWERS – LAY DOWN YOUR LEI
Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring. I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc. Also, a great way to use up that … Read More...
Improve Your Photography with Lighting
Katrina Kennedy has posted an article on The Daily Digi with numerous tips for how using lighting correctly can improve your photography. These tips are applicable whether you are shooting with a DSLR, Point & Shoot or your cell phone … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – The Kidlet
Cereal Mascot Last Supper, I Mean Breakfast
Cereal mascots at the Last Breakfast sculpture by Brian Stuckey. So. Awesome. See photos from the making of this awesomeness HERE. And buy the print HERE. via Super Punch.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
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Tutorial: Use zippers to create unique wall art
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to use zippers to create unique wall art. This is such a fun idea! And because zippers are available in such a wide range of colors, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a messenger bag boys will love
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how she made this super cool messenger bag for her son. But just because it’s made for a boy doesn’t mean it’s plain or boring. … Read More...
Winner of Sewn With Love by Fiona Bell
Thank you for all of your comments entering the Sewn With Love giveaway! I enjoyed reading about all of the different garments that you remember from your childhood.
One of my all-time favorite childhood garments was a verrrry 1980’s … Read More...
Recipes for the Oscars
Find 18 recipes inspired by the Oscars nominees HERE at babble, like these Franco-stein stuffed peppers for James Franco, Harry Potter pasties, or Mother’s Day smoothies for The Kids are Alright. I feel like there is so much more … Read More...