Download these free printable circle stickers and word strips from Simple Stories by MemoryWorks. The files come in a PDF format. Click here to go to download.
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Special Offer on Mother’s Day Kit from BasicGrey
Scrapbook.com has a special offer on this Euphoria kit by BasicGrey. $22.99 instead of the usual price of $36.99. The kit comes complete with step by step instructions to make two layouts, four cards and a mini album. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Keepsake Hug Pillow with handprint appliques
Christine from From an Igloo made this keepsake Hug Pillow for her sister-in-law as a “miss you” gift. The appliques are the handprints of all her children (her sister-in-law’s nieces and nephews), so the pillow serves as a long-distance hug. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card
If you’re not the type to give flowers and syrup-py sweet messages, how about giving a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card instead? lovely bud shows how to make one. Stenciling and stitching recreate the all-time greatest tribute tattoo to our maternal … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a garden tool caddy from oilcloth
Diane Gilleland shares a tutorial over at CraftZine for making this garden tool caddy. Made from oilcloth, it’s easily hosed off when it gets dirty. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftZine]
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Tutorial: Shrink Plastic Statement Necklace
Here is a great tutorial from Alisa Burke on how to make this awesome shrink plastic necklace.
You will see photos of her work as she draws patterns and flowers and paints them with acrylic before shrinking and assembling. It … Read More...
Everything about Felting Supplies and Felting Tools Video
This video from Living Felt is loaded with information on what felting needles to use on what type of project you would like to create. Living Felt offers you a never ending variety of supplies used in the art of … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
New Product: Clay Squishers for Stamping with Clay
Here’s a fabulous new way to combine two great crafts, stamping and clay, they’re called Clay Squishers. Judi Kins has released 10 new sheets made of high dense black rubber, each with 6 different textures, perfect for “squishing” a ball … Read More...
Recycled Plastic Egg Caterpillar
Cafe Mom has a really unique idea for recycling those numerous Plastic Easter Eggs many of us have leftover. It is so simple, even your toddler could help!
Froggy Cupcakes
Ribbit! Learn how to make these froggy cupcakes HERE at BettyCrocker.com.
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Tutorial: Retro-style apron with flounce
This retro-style apron by Sew4Home makes me sooo happy! I’m loving the bias tape edging and the flounce at the bottom. The shape and the prints theychose make me want to bust out a pair of high heels to wax … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn leggings into knee socks
Megan Nielsen shows how easy it is to turn a pair of leggings into a pair of knee socks. Go to the tutorial and see how she does it.
[photo from MeganNielsen.com]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, legging, knee-high, knee, sock, tights[/tags]
Mixed-media recycled earrings from Objects and Elements
Over at the Objects and Elements blog they celebrated Earth Day with a post that featured a couple of really pretty earring designs. I really love the use of recycled lace in this pair. Pop on over to check them … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt number flashcards
Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these number flashcards from felt. The bright colors and soft fabric make learning numbers fun! Eyelets in the corner allow you to store them on a ring. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick, easy summer bag
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home joins the Celebrating Mom fun with a guest post over at Ruffles and Stuff. She shows how to make this pretty summer bag. The simple shape gives you the opportunity to embellish the … Read More...
Handmade Children’s Watercolor Cards
I love this idea of using a colored pencil outline to give your kids some guidance to make really incredible cards! Skooks Playground shows you this amazing idea!
Tutorial: Ruffled summer scarf for Mom (or you)
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty summer scarf. Made from a lightweight fabric, it’s the perfect accessory for your summertime outfits. Make one for Mom, and one for yourself … Read More...
Project: Painted and Stamped Step Stool
Visit the Pink Persimmon blog to find instructions from Kristie Larson to make this totally adorable painted, decoupaged and stamped step stool. I love the colors in this project, what a sweet idea!
-Heather
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #4
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967
. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint … Read More...