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Get the instructions for making these super cute Easter eggs for handing out sweet treats. You will need white and yellow cardstock, patterned papers, a circle punch, ribbon, treat cups and of course candy!
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Are you ready for the Academy Awards on Sunday night? It’s not too late to plan the perfect Oscars party.
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Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making her Japanese Knock-Off Linen Tote. This bag is all kinds of gorgeous and wonderful and I think I need to make one. It’s reversible, with one side made from a … Read More...
Congrats go out to Pam B. of Weston, WI as she is the winner of Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids
Since I don’t go out much, I’m behind the trend of what is hot out there. Luckily, the web helps you find the trends and local favorites that you could try at home or during your travels. Would you like … Read More...
Portia from Makery shows how she created a sewing patter from this thrifted top. She liked the shape of the top but it was not a color that she liked, and it was too big for her. She bought the … Read More...
As we get ready for Spring and Easter, this cute sunflower will be perfect for the dessert table. It can also be made gluten free, if use you a gluten free brownie mix. I had no idea that Peeps were … Read More...
Ever have your bobbin mechanism explode on you? Mine usually happens when I insert the bobbin case a little bit left of straight up and down. When I turn the crank handle to pull the thread up – BOOM! The … Read More...
Would you eat a deep fried deviled egg? I think we go a little overboard with our frying of foods. This is a classic that I think would be best left alone, other than different flavors. If you would like … Read More...
I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for Spring. Every day, our snow melts a little more and I’m picturing picnics in the backyard! If you’re also ready for warmer weather, you’ll love this roundup of DIY Backyard … Read More...
With one change in the food coloring, you can turn your favorite red velvet into this gorgeous green velvet cake. A perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Might I also add how great this would be for Christmas if you … Read More...
This extra long pillow is a beautiful finishing touch for a bedding set. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it from a vintage table runner, and she shares a tutorial showing how. If you can’t find a vintage … Read More...
Do you have a concrete patio that seems to need a facelift? Maybe that old cement slab has a few too many cracks, or just needs a new look. Either way this post has so amazing ideas to give your … Read More...
Knitters have a lot of events at which we are able to get together, learn new things, discover new yarns and buy a lot of stuff. As a teacher and yarn lover, Clara Parkes has been to a lot of … Read More...
As spring approaches and Easter draws near, many of us are looking for creative ways to celebrate the holiday. If you’re a fan of embroidery and other crafts, you’ll want to check out the latest offering from Snowflower Diaries: a … Read More...
I think you get to a certain point in your life when you realize you have a favorite pair or pants, dress or bikini. Okay let’s be honest here I do not have a favorite Bikini but IF I did … Read More...
These beach bunnies are adorable. The girl bunny is wearing a little bikini and she is all set for the beach. What a great addition to a Easter basket or Easter gift bag.
Crochet Easter Beach Bunny Patterns
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Altering and updating Ikea furniture can be so fun! Especially with recycled pallet wood as Ronja did in this link she sent in to her blog Nur Noch where she shared this tutorial on how to cover the open side … Read More...
Depression. Stress Relief. Emotional Relief.
These are just some of the things crafting can help you with. And studies prove that it is not a myth anymore. Science is backing it up too.
From the Mother Nature Network:
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Here’s a really cool stamping technique from Jennifer McGuire called water color lifting. First Jennifer applied water based markers all over her paper then added water, then she heat embossed stamped background images with clear powder, then she lifted off … Read More...
