Heidi Swapp is giving away the July kit from Crazy Daisy on her blog. Entries close July 31st, 2010. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Castle Peeps Travel Play Set
Whipstitch Fabrics takes part in Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to use this fabric line to creae a travel castle play set. Get the tutorial from Whipstitch Fabrics.
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LAVISH CROCHET – EYECANDY FOR THE CREATIVE
http://www.lavishjewelry.us/index.php?option=com_lavish&view=product&pid=363
This necklace, like all the jewelry on the linked site, is created with crocheted components. The artist uses precious metals, gorgeous glass beads and crystals, and elegant findings to present these beautiful works of art.
I’m trying to figure … Read More...
Free Online Class: Digital Layout
This free video class by Kristina Werner on the BasicGrey website teaches you how to make the layout shown above. Click here to go to free class.
Video Tutorial: Paper Napkin Transfer
Learn how to convert a decorative napkin into a sturdy patterned paper for scrapbooking and other crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Boy Toys
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Soothing Oat Fizzies
BathBodySupply.com posted a recipe for Soothing Oat Fizzies on their blog. These are the perfect treat for dry, irritated skin. There is also a recently posted recipe for a Java Luv Exfoliating Wash.
Skateboard Shelving
Skateboarding is all the rage among boys, and even some girls! As the kids outgrow their old skateboards, or they just start looking a little worse for wear, you can turn them into cool shelving for your kids’ rooms.
Get … Read More...
Watermelon Dipping Sticks
Chance to Win
If you are interested in winning the following books:
Diane Fitzgerald’s Shaped Beadwork
, Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded Opulence
and the newly released Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
Then pop over here and leave a comment at Lark Books to be … Read More...
Nautical DIY Seashell Mood Lighting
I love anything beachy. Seashells, sand, light blues and greens. They just set such a serene mood. The Martha Stewart website has this fabulous mood lighting made from seashells. There’s no electricity involved, and you’ll be amazed at how simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Macrame Comeback Necklace
P.S. I made this has a new summery macrame necklace project inspired by Channel and Oscar de la Renta. This project could breath life back into the old craft of macrame.
She includes easy to follow instructions if you aren’t … Read More...
Old Chair to Cute Nightstand
Looking for a unique way to dress up your guest room? Kierste from Brown Paper Packages shows us how to take a broken chair and turn it into a darling night stand!
Get the tutorial for this old chair turned … Read More...
Vinyl Chalkboard
Chalkboard paint is pretty popular right now. I’ve seen quite a few projects, and even have a few of my own waiting in the wings, but this is something I haven’t seen yet. Chalkboard vinyl.
Stop over to Ashley Ann … Read More...
Manhole Cover to Outdoor Decor
First of all, kudos to Laurie of Scene of the Grime for finding such an intricate manhole cover. I’ve never seen one quite like this before, with all these lines and detail. Cool! Laurie not only snagged it from the … Read More...
DIY Gatorade
Another thing that always gets me? Homemade versions of store things. And so of course I love this idea that Homemade Mamas sent me: DIY Gatorade. Find the recipe HERE.
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Free pattern: Mini-Me Apron Set for kitchen pretend
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for the little budding chef in your life. The Mini-Me Apron set includes a pattern for a pint-sized apron with pockets, an oven mitt for a small hand-, and … Read More...
Free pattern: Crossover back A-line baby doll dress
Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too! … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to install an invisible zipper
Invisible zippers are one of those techniques that are completely mysterious until the secret is revealed. Then, they make SOm uch sense. Want to know how to install one? Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial … Read More...
A new book from Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame has a new book coming out in October — Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
. It includes 400 embroidery patterns in print and on CD and 17 easy-to-sew projects using Aimee’s designs. See … Read More...