Check out the latest installment of science-themed cookies and cakes HERE at Not So Humble Pie, including these made with these custom-made cutters from www.sciencecookiecutters.com. 
I know that readers have asked me where to find exactly these shapes … Read More...
How to print an embroidery pattern from your computer
Get helpful hints about how to print electronic patterns at the proper size for stitching from DMCThread’s Blog. See the tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly.
Technique: Stamping Resist with Smooch
(image by SCS and Lydia Fiedler)
Join Lydia Fiedler on the Splitcoast website and learn how to do a resist technique using Smooch inks. Click here for a step by step tutorial and video, very pretty!
-Heather
Clothesline Organization Station
Jami over at Freckled Laundry came up with a fun way to keep her family organized. She’ll show you how to take clothespins and a few other items to make this cute organizing station.
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Decorating Magazine Holders
Tammy from Not Just Paper and Glue found a great bargain on cardboard magazine holder, then prettied them up. She shows us how she spray painted, decorated and labeled them to come up with this lovely, organized way to hide … Read More...
The Martha Blogger Event and NY Cake
So no Martha sighting (she was apparently at the Martha bloggers night out event last night in the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia offices in NYC, but she must’ve swooped in and out while I was waiting in the lobby crowd … Read More...
Pina Colada Cupcakes
So these pina coloda cupcakes that Glorious Treats sent me are making me not only want a cupcake, but a cocktail! Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]pina colada, cocktails, cupcakes[/tags]
How to make a Fleece Scarf Gift Cake
I know you all have seen those diaper gift cakes, well the clever crafter Emily of the blog MLE’s ABC’s whipped up a new spin on this charming presentation. She made fleece scarves and combined them with some recycled elements … Read More...
DIY: Mojito-riffic Soap
Mojitos are a nice refreshing cocktail. With that said, wouldn’t it stand to reason that Mojito soap would be just a nice? I think so! And apparently so does Soap Queen. Learn how to make mojito-riffic soap here.
Tutorial: Heirloom cut chenille baby blanket
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this heirloom-worthy cut chenille baby blanket. The chenille texture is made from coordinating flannels that are layered, stitiched, and cut. This would make a beautiful baby gift that will be treasured for … Read More...
Fruit Salad Ice Cream Cones
I’m loving this simple idea for serving fruit salad: ice cream cones. Find tips on making them HERE at Bakers Royale.
[tags]fruit salad, ice cream cones, summer[/tags]
Tutorial: Versatile jersey knit skirt for layering
Sneezerville shows how she made this slow stitched summer skirt that can be worn on its own or layered under another skirt. It’s made from jersey knit and is assembled entirely with hand stitches. If your summer involves a lot … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux suede leaf coasters
Mark Montano shares a free tutorial for making these faux suede leaf coasters. The faux suede doesn’t fray, making this a super easy, super quick sewing project. AND the veining on the leaves allows you to try out all those … Read More...
Tutorial: Tic Tac Toe on the Go chalkboard playmat
Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts joins the Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric tic-tac-toe board. It’s pieced from fabric, with the squares made from chalkcloth for a reusable game board. Cool! Go to … Read More...
New Digital Kit Club: Owl Tree Studio
Owl Tree Studio is a new digital scrapbooking kit club.
… Read More...Club members receive five full digital scrapbook kits, bonus downloads including designer extras, quick pages and page templates, project and craft tutorials and more unannounced goodies on a monthly basis
New Editor
We are looking for a new Jewelry Making Editor. If you have blogging experience , a love for jewelry and a need to gossip about everything you see and do in jewelry making; then we have the job for you.… Read More...
Giveaway: Photoshop Brushshop 2
Tiffany Tillman is giving away a spot in her upcoming class Photoshop Brushshop 2.
… Read More...Jump out beyond the basics and let brushwork take center stage in your digital scrapbook pages with The Photoshop Brushshop 2 by Tiffany Tillman. This layout
Inspiration du Jour – Smooches
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Insulated reusable lunch bag
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a downloadable tutorial for making this reusable fabric lunch bag. It’s fully lined, insulated, and closes with a magnetic snap. Handles make it easy to carry. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric quiet book loaded with pockets
Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this fabric quiet book loaded with pockets. Each page has a different shaped pocket. Your child can have fun flipping through the soft pages and putting small toys in each of the … Read More...