Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of … Read More...
New from Janet Granger: Miniature Christmas tree mats
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Icelandic un spun Lopi, just lovely, from knitting Iceland
I purchased three wheels from Knitting Iceland’s ETSY shop and when they arrived I was so impressed with their soft beauty I had to try some felting. This is un-spun but if you are very careful it knits or crochets … Read More...
Haystack Monsters and Bat Cookies
More and more Halloween treats! They just keep on coming. Learn how to make haystack creatures and bat cookies at Woman’s Day.
Dear Secret Agent,
Crayons shaped like mustaches and fortune cookies! What’s next? owls and narwhals? The description of the mustache crayons is the best:
… Read More...Dear Secret Agent,
This is the most recent disguise we’ve created in our recycling lab; the Mustchievous Coloring Device
New Chiquita Banana Stickers
Check out the 18 winners of the Chiquita Banana contest to let consumers design their new stickers. So long icon. See the winners HERE at Slashfood and vote for your favorite.
Sudoku Printables
Kid Giddy is such a great resource for parents out there! Here, they’ve posted great Sudoku-kids printables…I love that they use shapes, I have never seen that before. They even mentioned possible holiday versions…so fun to use with children.
Looking … Read More...
Puzzle Piece Wreath and Christmas Ornament
When you have children, you inevitably have puzzles without all the pieces…now you can use those leftover pieces to make a wonderful craft with your children. Head on over to Cullen Kids Mum to see the tutorial. My first Christmas … Read More...
Paper Mache’ Candy Bowls
Every child loves to get their hands gooey and icky with Paper Mache’….not to mention the inherent use of balloons as well. This Candy bowl craft from A Few Shortcuts is perfect to start off your Halloween Craft Extravaganza with … Read More...
Recycle those plastic shopping bags into….plastic shopping bags
OK, OK I know this sounds a bit funny but this is really good! Head over to the blog The Paper Pony to see her wonderful tutorial for folding these plastic shopping bags into tidy triangles for compact storage and … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped Table Cover with fitted corners
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she made a fitted vinyl table cover with scalloped edge. With scalloped edge. I had to repeat the bit about the scalloped edge because it’s just so stinkin’ CUTE. Go … Read More...
Project: Ribbon Wreath
Ok, so this isn’t a stamping project but we stampers love to add ribbons to cards and I bet you’re like me and have TONS of extra ribbon laying around, right? So this is a great project to make using … Read More...
Ice Scream Ice-Cube Tray
Remember this ice tray roundup? If I’d have known about these, they’d have been in it. Find “The Scream” Ice Tray
HERE at Neato Shop.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tree costume for a child
I think that I shall never see, a Halloween costume as cute as a tree… Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free tutorial on her blog for making a tree costume for a child. Check out the little stuffed … Read More...
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE…..
In the world of crochet, I have come to believe that there is a pattern to suit everyone’s needs. You just have to find it! So many of them are now offered for free, that searching online sites is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed elastic for a waistband
Wide elastic waistbands are super popular right now. This is a good thing, because they’re one of the easiest ways to finish the waist of a skirt. The only problem is, there’s not much selection in terms of color. Do … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or Treat bag
shows how to sew a super cute trick or treat bag. The pleat at the center of the bag gives it more of a dressed up handbag feel, and it also allows for more fullness in the bag. … Read More...
Apple Decorated Cookies
Cute? Precious? Darling? What’s the best word for these smiling apple decorated cookies from Bridget at Bake at 350? Learn how to make ’em HERE.
Inspiration du Jour – Sportez-Vous Bien
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Glass Fusing Photo Paper
So I’ve got this project I’m working on with a friend. He’s a photographer and occasional graphic designer and we’re collaborating on some glass projects for my next gallery show at my store (shameless plug), The Glass Studio. I … Read More...