I know what your thinking – Tacky! Well yes they are but they are also practical. I will openly admit I have one, it even lights up for night time parties. My kids love it, I often fill it with … Read More...
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Tutorial: Little girl lace leggings
Nikki from The Salty Pineapple used a decorative netting to make these lacy leggings for her young daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tute.
[photo from The Salty Pineapple]
Idea file: Desperate times pattern weights
With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read More...
Book Review – Unexpected Afghans
Unexpected Afghans is the latest book by Robyn Chachula. This splendid book will entice you with its collection of richly textured afghans of all sizes and, as the title states, unexpected stitch and color combinations. From a few twists … Read More...
Find: Monkey Fart Candle (you read that right!)
Etsy seller Tatertwists Spa has a banana, sweet pineapple, and warm vanilla scented candle they’ve endearingly called “monkey farts”. How, you might ask, did I come across a monkey farts scented soy candle? I was searching the internet for Father’s … Read More...
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
First, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale … Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
6 Creative Gardening Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As a gardener, I know that planting seeds and starting a new gardening project can be exciting and fulfilling. Even though it may seem a little late, I don’t think so, and I’ll be … Read More...
Foodie Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Leave it to epicurious to collect some must-haves for the foodie mom. Find the roundup of ideas HERE. Pineapple purse anyone? I think the sack made from cork fabric would be more my speed, personally.
Springtime Eclairs from Open Kitchen Magazine
While I’m a few days late for all the yummy Easter ideas in Open Kitchen Magazine, this free online issue is filled with clever and pretty Spring-themed treats, pastries, breads, finger foods and ideas for parties and picnicking. These … Read More...
Lorax Fruit Snack
An orange Lorax? Pineapple Truffala trees? You crazy cats think of everything. Make Lorax snack HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: DIY jumprope with stitched felt handles
The Salty Pineapple shows how you can make your own jumpropes. She found the rope at a discount hardware store, and then covered the ends with wool felt that she cut and stitched in fun shapes. I love this idea! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Freshly Picked Baby Hats
When I saw the Freshly Picked Baby Hats over at Delia Creates, I let out a squeal of delight. How could I not? They’re just so CUTE. There are three versions – an apple, a strawberry, and a pineapple. Even … Read More...
Yankee Candle Introduces New Soy Candle Line
Yankee Candle recently announced their new soy wax candle line called Pure Radiance.
There are 12 new scents in the collection and some of them sound quite different. For example, Emberlight offers a combo of pine, charcoal and balsam. The … Read More...
Cupcakes and Royal Icing Toppers for Fall, AND How to Keep Icing Shiny
There is so much goodness packed into this one post over at Sweetopia… This is what you’ll find:
1. Recipe for gluten-free coconut cupcakes with coconut frosting or pineapple frosting.
2. A link for the tutorial to make royal … Read More...
DIY Nail Softener And Cuticle Exfoliant
Perfect for dissolving any dead skin whilst nourishing the nail bed. Why not treat yourself to a pamper session at home on the couch right now.
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Orange Peel Candle Tutorial
Denise from Mom in Madison created these sweet orange peel candles with beeswax. They’re perfect for the summer and help add a splash of cheer anywhere.
She cut the orange tops in zig zag patterns and took out the fruit … Read More...
Fun Food Candles Offer Recipes on Labels
Are you tired of being teased with mouth watering food smells in candles? Cook With Lisa has combined her love of food with recipes and cooking lessons if you want them!
The scented candles offered so far at the shop … Read More...
SUMMER SPIDER STITCH – no spiders were harmed in the production of this garment!
Since I’ve been writing so much about crochet for summer lately, I got an email from my blogging ‘buddy’ Maria Merlino. She has designed this lovely ‘skirt’ which really would work well as a beach cover up. One thing I … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy bird softies
Salty Pineapple shows how to make these cute scrappy bird softies. You can make their bodies from solid pieces of fabric, or piece together your smaller bits for a scrappier look. They’re cute either way. Get the tute.
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