Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy Shop, Ruby Robin Boutique. Owned by artist Kay Bells from Gallaway Ireland, her jewelry is hand-crafted jewelry designed to allow the quiet beauty of nature to shine, to stir the imagination and encapsulate … Read More...
Organizing Letters, Rub-ons & Embellishments
… Read More...Letters rub-ons and other similarly packages supplies can be tricky to organize in a way that is effective while keeping them accessible. My current solution is piling them in a storage box, but after reading this post at the organized
Technique: Baby Card with No-Line Stamping and Water Color
The no-line stamping technique involves stamping your images using a light colored ink that doesn’t show after you’ve colored over top, it gives a very artistic look. Nichol Magouirk used the no-line technique with water coloring to give a soft … Read More...
Finding a Special Family Birthday Tradition
You don’t need to plan an elaborate birthday party to make your child’s birthday an event to remember. Meaningful Mama has compiled a list of sweet yet simple birthday traditions that will help make your son or daughter’s day extra … Read More...
How to upcycle a bicycle basket
I recently got a bike from a neighbor who was moving away and it came with a basket just like this one. I like this idea for using different colored yarns to embellish it. What a great way to coordinate … Read More...
Review: Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit
I had a different book review on my calendar for this week, but the girl insisted I knit her something from Rachel Borello’s Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit
this week so I figured since I was using the book … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and other special gatherings around the corner, this cinnamon roll coffee cake will be a hit at breakfast or with coffee and tea after dinner. This is also perfect to make and bring camping. … Read More...
Make You Own Marimekko Dishes
If you are wondering what in the world Marimekko dishes are, you may want to take a minute to check out the new line of beautiful dishes at Target. While they are definitely not a “new” product, the modern line … Read More...
Steampunk Cupcakes
I love the steampunk style. I also like it for masculine projects. These cupcakes would be perfect for an older boy’s birthday or Father’s Day. Something other than shirts,ties, or sports. The cupcakes are dark chocolate and bourbon vanilla flavored, … Read More...
Birdie Snack for Kids
What a cute snack or even breakfast treat for the kids. In fact, I wouldn’t mind someone placing this in front of me for a snack. A great way to enjoy the wonderful spring day indoors. Stef from Non Toy … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Bible Pattern
Love this old style plastic canvas bible cover. Not sure I would do mine in white though. But love it and the design is free.
Plastic Canvas Bible Cover Pattern.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Free Printable Just Because Cards
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to tell someone you care. Sometimes you shouldn’t need a reason to tell someone you care. That is why I love these free printable Just because cards. Perfect way to teach children gratitude and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Amazing Super Kids
My Little boy has always been in to Superman and Batman but there is a apart of me that just doesn’t want him caught up in all the comercial hype. I love these Superhero versions. Just everyday kids who are … Read More...
What Chemicals Are You Putting On Your Furbaby?
We do not have any Furbabies at the moment but I can appreciate that these animals are worth their weight in love and affection.
So why do we put chemicals on their skin when we wouldn’t put it on ours?… Read More...
Shop local movement hits Pasadena,CA with local area artisans
Hey Californian’s! Mark your calendars for the last weekend in April for the Jackalope Art and Craft Fair! Over 200+ juried exhibitors will be there selling strictly handmade wares.
Jackalope Art and Craft Fair: A weekend shopping destination at Central … Read More...
19 of the Most Adorable Wedding Favors
Anything in a miniature form is just adorable. There’s no other way in putting it. Why not add in a mini touch to your wedding by using miniature wedding favors ? These 19 ideas will leave you swooning and wondering … Read More...
Technique: Ink Blending and Masking for a Floral Card
Gina K has a lovely floral card that she made using a masking technique. She tore copy paper and used it to cover (or mask off) the top and bottom of her card, in the center she blended ink and … Read More...
Seychelles Knotted Necklace Tutorial
Beading is one of the most simple and versatile form or jewelrymaking. With the right color combination a handful of beads can be strung up to make the most stunning piece you can imagine. This Seychelles necklace is no exception. … Read More...
21 DIY Scrapbook Ideas To Add To Your Projects
Looking for some fun new things to try in your scrapbooks? Check out these 21 ideas that you can try or adapt for your scrapbook pages and mini-albums.
Learn how to:
- make paper flowers,
- stitch on your pages
- paper piece
Tutorial: Make Paris Magnets
Polymer clay lets you make great custom magnets – make a clay piece, bake and use a good, strong glue. Voila! Magnet. You can make an alphabet of letter magnets that suit your decor better than the plastic ones. Or … Read More...