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Tell me this doesn’t sound amazing: eating dinner by candlelight, feasting on a gilded cake and sipping on Blackberry Whiskey Smashes. It’s an amazing way to ring in a a new decade for photographer and birthday girl Anna Wu Photography. … Read More...
I don’t care how busy you are you have to stop and take a moment to try this Milkshake. My children love a hot milk in the mornings, I am sure with this one on the menu they are going … Read More...
Spring is just around the corner, Haha I say that in Winter too, just to get myself out of bed. There is one thing that always makes me smile and that is a bunch of colored flowers. I think the … Read More...
Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from … Read More...
Texture paste adds some cool dimensions to your cards and I usually see it used over stencils but Stephanie from My Favorite Things has a great idea for using it on top of ice cream dies. Don’t they look good … Read More...
Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt did a guest post at fat quarter Shop to kick off Pattern Makeover. The idea is to use a book you already own, and create something stand-a-lone. Heidi created these coasters that way. Selecting something … Read More...
Make an oversized carrot pillow for Easter! from Of Faeries & Fauna Craft Co. shows how. Use it as a bolster pillow in a kid’s bedding set or on a porch swing. She makes it from felt but you could … Read More...
Learn how to make book page flowers with this easy DIY – it’s a perfect craft idea for upcycling old or vintage books in fun new ways.
… Read More...You’ll need book pages, scissors, cardstock and glue. if you want painted flowers
Make these lifelike paper shamrocks / four leaf clovers as scrapbook embellishments for St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up your green papers and cardstock, and learn how to cut out the clover shape.
You’ll also find instructions on how to display … Read More...
Emistar – who’s got a YouTube Channel of fun clay stuff – has a tutorial for an adorable St. Paddy’s Day cupcake charm complete with a 4 leaf clover. A little charm for your necklace or sweater zip is probably … Read More...
Rows of ruffles and a bunny applique make these kitchen towels pretty for spring! Get the tutorial and the applique template from Sew4Home. They use toweling fabric to make the towels, but you could also just add the applique and … Read More...
Don’t we all find ourselves needing to send a quick note sometimes? It’s a good idea to always have some cards on hand and monogram note cards are a great way to add a personalized touch. Pam from P.S. I … Read More...
There are so many holiday-themed activities out there for kids that it can get a little overwhelming. Sometimes when I collect links I come back with tons of them, and I’m not sure that’s super helpful. I’d love to know … Read More...
If your kids have out grown their favorite book but still love the art in the pages why not recycle them into a bit of letter art? Pop on over to the blog Money Saving Sisters for the tutorial on… Read More...
Cable knitting is really fun because, like a lot of techniques in knitting, just a couple of simple skills can take you from basic to amazingly intricate designs.
Cable knitting is just a process of working stitches in an order … Read More...
Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a memory matching game for kids. The fabric “cards” won’t get bent or torn like cardboard memory games can get with heavy use. Besides just … Read More...
See how you can make this cute elephant sock softie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern on her blog. He’s so cute with his floppy elephant ears and curled elephant trunk. There are two options – a short … Read More...
OK, OK, I admit that whitework isn’t cross stitch. But I like to get inspired by different kinds of needlework (and I do different kinds of needlework) and this book just happened to cross my desk recently and I wanted … Read More...
Create a beautiful DIY St. Patrick’s Day card with your cutting machine. Get the free SVG cut file and follow this simple tutorial to get started.
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Beef and Guinness Stew is perfect for St Patrick’s day parties
or dinner at home. The tender beef in a savory broth topped with a crunchy cheesy baguette will fill your tummy with comfort food. The link even has a … Read More...
