Cupcake Fondue? What brilliant mind thought of this? Amanda Kreuger of Bake It Pretty, as described HERE at Pint Size Social and featured on Cupcakes Take the Cake. That’s who. Now, please someone host a cupcake fondue party. … Read More...
The Secret to Baking Moist Cakes
We can all heartily thank Gail from One Tough Cookie NYC for this brilliant, precise method of baking cakes so they stay moist. I won’t even share it here, it feels so top secret. Find the secret HERE.
Tutorial: Crayon Spattered Tissue Paper
Tutorial: Dino-Riffic Polo for little boys
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Dino-Riffic Polo for a little boy. It’s repurposed from a larger polo, which she cut down to a little boy size and then added a fabulous dinosaur reverse applique … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s reversible vest from men’s trousers
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s reversible vest out of a pair of men’s trousers. This is such a cute, cute look for little boys!! Get … Read More...
Free Pattern: Hootie the Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie
Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern for making her Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie. I love his mismatched scrappy look! Get the free pattern.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ … Read More...
Freebie: 2011 Subway Art Calendar
Monika Wright shares this free downloadable 2011 calendar that she created for The Twinery. Click here to go to the download
Inspiration du Jour – Chit Chat With Santa
Tutorial: Pleated short skirt
Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, showing how to make a super chic pleated skirt. The pleats appear near the bottom of the short skirt, giving it a kicky hemline. Love it! Go to the … Read More...
Free Patterns for Knitted Easter Bunnies….
Looking for a fun and unique Easter project? Check out this free jointed toy bunny pattern from Berroco! This adorable bunny features a pouch where you can hide sweet treats or small gifts, making it a great Easter gift for … Read More...
Mini Snowmen Cookie Pops
Everything about these cuties is cute. Mini sandwich cookies? The pop sticks? The candy buttons and nose? Everything. Learn to make mini cookie dipped snowmen pops HERE at Make and Takes.
DIY Sour Patch Cupcakes
Four cupcakes, four flavors, all matching Sour Patch Kids. Oh so very wonderful. Find tips on making them HERE at Ingredients of a 20Something.
Kids Cooking Site
Check out this site devoted to Kids Cooking Activities. As a mom of a 3-year old who always insists on helping (she makes the salad, ie. pours and entire jar of Bacos on top of lettuce), I definitely appreciate … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Spellbinders Dies
CHA is quickly approaching again and so the sneak peeks are starting! Spellbinders is having a blog frenzy and each day a different blog will showcase a brand new die, there is also chances for you to win. Here’s what … Read More...
Spiderman Cake and Cupcakes
Oooh, check out this awesome Spiderman cake and cupcakes Monica of La Cocina del Goblin Gloton sent me. Find it HERE.
Meet Phoenix Art Studio
1.Introduce yourself!
My name is Rebecca Hadley and I work under the name Phoenix Art Studio in sunny Florida. – The editor is very jealous of this.
2.Why do you work in polymer clay?
I have a degree in … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered loop hairbow for girls
Head over to the M & J Trimming blog to find out how to create a layered loop hairbow. They used several different colors and prints of ribbons for a super fun look. A button in the center finishes it … Read More...
Read all about it: Dress a Girl Around the World
Sew Delightful is a group of sewists who have come together with the goal of providing handmade dresses to girls in need around the world. They call their project Dress A Girl Around the World. If you have ever been … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart-shaped Valentine’s softie
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for this heart-shaped Valentine’s softie. This would make a fun little special Valentine’s treat for a sweet child in your life. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Whimsy Couture]






