Today I am posting a shameless plug for a photography challenge that I am working on this month. I am committed to getting more photos of myself with my son, and of myself in general. Too many of the photos … Read More...
Kreatorville Kraft Kit Club
Here’s a kit club with a twist! Not only do you get a monthly kit of traditional scrapbooking products, but you also get a choice of a handmade title and a handmade embellishment. Click here to see the August kit. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A Walk on the Beach
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Framed Handkerchiefs
There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a … Read More...
VERY QUICK AND VERY CUTE
One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire. If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!
Click here to get to the design directions. You could … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s skirt with built-in shorts
When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet. It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun fabric acorns for fall decor
These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-away shopping bag
Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch? That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...
The Search for a Lighter Greener Champagne Bottle
Glass Quarterly’s blog is always full of interesting information and I thought one of their latest posts was something to share. They link to a story in the New York Times about the search for a lighter champagne bottle. One … Read More...
How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...
Moo! Cow Party
Check out these cute “moo” details from a cow-themed party at Crafty Dog: cow cupcakes, “moo” brownies, and more. Find the post HERE, via Sara’s Party Perfect.
These cow cupcakes are very cute and very easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Key West Flip Flop makeover
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps. The big fabric flower is soo summer! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby blanket for beginner sewists
Prudent Baby shows how to make this easy baby blanket, perfect for beginner sewists. The front and the back are each made from a large square of fabric, and the edges are finished with bias binding. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy snake softie
Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tips & Tricks: No Glue Vacation Scrapbook
Here’s an interesting idea from the Martha Stewart Site: a no glue vacation scrapbook using baseball card holder pages. Click here to go site.
New Release: De Nami Halloween Card Kit
Looking for a quick way to make lots of cards? De Nami stamps has just released a Halloween card kit. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“We have just released our very first card kit! Each kit provides … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Freebie: Education Word Art
Just in time for Back to School you can download this free word art from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these Back … Read More...
Party Monday: Totally ’80s!!
Anyone else out there remember when the internet didn’t exist? How about leg warmers, unicorns, and the Smurfs? The Smiths, The Cure, The Clash? Or my favorite movie, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (starring Sarah Jessica Parker, thank you very … Read More...