Paper cones hearken back to Victorian days and can give a touch of vintage whimsy to your wedding or simply make some to hang around your house. They’re pretty filled with flowers or candy and can be easily made with … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringed crop top
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this fringed crop top using her free bodice pattern. You can make it as cropped (or not) as you like. It’s an easy adaptation to give a cute new look … Read More...
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pillowcase with French seams, using a roll or burrito method. The pillowcases have a contrast cuff and no raw edges on the inside. The roll or burrito method makes it … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting Ephemera
Any craft that has been around as long as knitting has is sure to have a lot of lore, fun facts and trivia attached to it. Carol J. Sulcoski gathered a bunch of those facts, stories and tidbits into her … Read More...
Graduation Teddy Pops
How cute are these graduation teddy pops made out of marshmallows? A great treat to serve at a graduation party. Especially for a preschool or kindergarten graduation party. Let’s be honest if the big kids are going to like these.… Read More...
Agate Cookies
I had to take a double take when I saw these cookies! They looked just like the gemstones you see in stores and museums. This would be a great cookie for little geologist and rock lovers. Alana from Alana Jones-Mann … Read More...
Making Sure Every Child Gets a Birthday Party
For most children, birthdays are a time of joyful celebration with friends and family. But, kids with parents who are struggling to make it through the day often have no choice but to forgo birthday parties entirely. The Birthday Party … Read More...
Free pattern: Pinwheel shorts
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Pinwheel shorts. The tulip style shorts are so pretty, especially when trimmed out with a mini pom pom trim. Her free pattern fits up to a hip size 40″. If you … Read More...
Flower Shaped Donut
Update the regular donut into these cute floral shapes. These plain donuts will be party ready when made to look like a flower. You could make them for a birthday party, shower or a fun breakfast after a sleep over. … Read More...
Cheeseburger and Caramelized Onion Purses
As we move into late spring and head into summer there are many big events and holidays that will be perfect for these appetizers. These will be great at graduation parties, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement parties and of course … Read More...
Great tips for painting on glass
Recycled glass bottles, jars, framed glass, window glass and old vases can be such a great surfaces to upcycle. Do you have a stash that you have been saving but just not sure what type of paint to use? There … Read More...
Healthy Vegan Twix
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The healthier I try to eat the more I crave the bad stuff! I was never a big chocolate or candy person, but they always catch my eyes now. Especially, when … Read More...
Litte Blue Truck Activities
8 fun learning activities to go with everyone’s favorite book – Little Blue Truck!
These activities feature trucks, mud, and farm animals – what else do you need?
Check out the full activity round up here at Sunnydayfamily.com.
Project: Card with Realistic Paper Lilacs
I love lilacs, I have a large lilac bush next to my house and the color and smell when it blooms is amazing. These lilacs from Mary Prasad look almost real but they are actually made of paper. She’s got … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone wristlet clutch
This wristlet clutch is so cute! And just the right size to carry your phone and ID and credit cards! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. The clutch opens … Read More...
GenQ last stop on Creative Quilt Challenges tour
“Where have I been?” I asked myself out loud seeing GenQ’s review and giveaway of Creative Quilt Challenges
by Pat Pease and Wendy Hill. Brilliant C&T Publishing editors brought together two quilters with different styles. In their book, the two … Read More...
Free pattern: Detachable interchangeable play cape
Give a child a cape, and there’s no end to the superhero fun they can have! But why make them choose just one alter ego? This detachable interchangeable play cape gives them options! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House … Read More...
DIY Magnetic Album Tutorial
Make this mini travel album entirely from scratch. It has a handy magnetic cover, so it will stay shut when not in use. The body of the book is made using an accordion technique.
You’ll need chipboard, patterned papers, plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Unicorn
This baby rainbow unicorn is one of those adorable fondant tutorials that would work beautifully with polymer clay. If you are working with amounts where the unicorn head would end up bigger than an inch in diameter… use a wad … Read More...
How to Host a Vintage Library Party
If you’re a book lover looking for a creative party theme, you’re going to love the vintage library party. This clever dinner party theme features beautifully bound books, globes, and vintage typewriters as decorations. The menu contains items inspired by … Read More...