Kokomo Glass in Indiana is the oldest manufacturer of opalescent and cathedral glass in the world operating continuously since 1888. That’s amazing!! They have one of the most extensive selections of glass ever. According to their web site they can … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Drawstring “pajama bag” from a button-down shirt
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns shows how to turn a button-down shirt into this drawstring “pajama bag”, just the right size for gifting pajamas under the Christmas tree. The shirting fabric gives it a crisp, classic feel. And because it’s … Read More...
Glitter Paper Houses
Head on over to Alpha Mom where The Long Thread posts her How To on these adorable little houses. You could make your neighborhood!
Work Together to Make These….
Amazing Christmas cards. I love the swirl pattern that your child will have so much fun making! Head on over to Made By Bronwyn to see the How to!
You can even do this for birthday cards using … Read More...
Eco- Friendly Kids Project
Creatively Green is quickly becoming one of my favorite sites to roam around. Her most recent post involves a project using peas, carrots and cardboard! Perfect for kids! Try these eco-friendly ornaments at home.
Teach Your Children Well…
And that means to teach them about recycling and re-using. I love the ideas Mega Crafty has… they are simple enough for kids to try using a simple snowflake punch.
Kids love to paint, and turning a paper bag into … Read More...
Happy Holidays!
You may have noticed that the closer we get to the end of the year, the sparser my posts have become. I’m completely in awe of the many crafters who have managed to post more during this busy season! I … Read More...
Kid Friendly Soap Craft
Celebrate It shows you how to make this cute snowball soap that they found at Family Fun. I love the way its packaged in the gift bags, great gift to make. There’s even a cute surprise inside too!
Technique and Project Video: Close To My Heart
Winner of the Giveaway: knit 8-Ball Skullcap from Knits by katazyna
Robyn is the winner of the 8 ball hat. She will be very excited because she complained that she enters all the giveaways and never wins. I want you all to know Robyn is one of my lovely daughters that … Read More...
On sale: Love U Pretty Pink fabric
The Sproutz Store has every bit of their Love U yardage and Precuts on sale including the one shown here. It’s Pretty Pink by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. Go here to see more. Sale ends 12/22/2009.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Braided rope dog toy from old t-shirts
Beccy from Wipster shares a tutorial for making this braided dog toy. Instead of using store-bought rope, she braids strips of old t-shirts. This is a great last-minute gift for any dog owners on your holiday shopping list. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunting for a baby doll
Vicki from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this baby doll bunting. Your little girl or guy can use it to keep her (or his) baby doll warm during the cold winter … Read More...
Product Review: Stitching Templates for Paper Crafts
Stitching adds such a wonderful touch to handmade cards but it can be difficult to line up your stitches when sewing by hand, well Lasting Impressions, the company with all the great dry emboss brass stencils, has come out with … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Style Tickets
Download these vintage style Christmas themed tickets from The 80s Me. Click here to go to download. She has also posted ideas on how to distress the tickets once you print them out.
Are you looking for more … Read More...
CROCHET FOR DANCE??
Ok, so I found ANOTHER addiction – Zumba! Check out my walking blog for a brief article on Zumba if you’re not familiar with it. (http://ewalkandtalk.blogspot.com/) I know I need some wrist sweatbands cause I get such a … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas card holder from a placemat
Stephanie from Cre8tive Designs guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this Christmas card holder from a placemat. Decorative thumbtacks attach the cards to the holder. This is a quick and easy sewing project, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric locket
Susan from crafterhours wanted to give her young daughter a locket, but was afraid that she’d swallow the small pendant. Creative sewing mama that she is, she set about to make an alternative version out of fabric. She calls her … Read More...
Binary Cupcakes
Oh so nerdy clever are these binary “Hostess” cupcakes from Not So Humble Pie. Find the recipe HERE.
[tags]Hostess, cupcakes, chocolate[/tags]
Soapy Candy Canes
Soap Queen shares instructions for creating these adorable and festive Soapy Candy Canes. The Christmas Lollie Pops are also a fantastic project for this time of year!