If you’re looking for a quick and easy party favor idea that your guests are sure to love, these free printable Pop Rocks gift tags are perfect. Simply attach the tags to strawberry or tropical punch Pop Rocks for a … Read More...
Tips: Water Coloring 101
One beautiful way to add color to your stamped images is by water coloring. I think using water colors adds such an artistic look to your cards and really makes you feel like a real artist too 🙂 There are … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit
There’s still a couple more day left to enter to win the Paper Pumpkin card kit for June from Stampin’ Up. Click here to go to the original post to enter.
-Heather
This apple quilt is sew tempting
Geta shows us her skills with her latest quilt pattern, “Delicious Expectations”. With a finished size coming in at 30” x 34” along with raw edge applique and machine stitching, you can have this baby completed in no time.
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Free pattern: Knot Tote
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has updated her Knot Tote pattern and has the new version up for download. She shared the original pattern 4 years ago, and it continues to be a favorite. The hobo style bag has has … Read More...
It’s a hack…blog hop!
Michael Miller is hosting, along with a happy stitch, a blog hop where sewists have taken a pattern and MM fabric and made something wonderful. Yep, a hack! Bloggers participating in this event include,
Monday 6/29- Kick off with Jessica… Read More...
50 Ideas to Add GOLD Into Your Wedding Decor
Gold is a very classic color, especially when it comes to wedding décor. Add a little or a lot, depending on the look you are going for, and you won’t go wrong either way. This post shows you 50 different … Read More...
Feature Friday: Pleasant St Studios
Today’s Feature Friday post is the wonderful Etsy shop named Pleasant St Studios. Shop owner Sarah has a great eye for fine, yet simple jewelry and does an amazing job and perfecting all of her creations to be the very … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July pocket tees
The 4th of July is a little over a week away, but there’s still time to whip up some cute patriotic t-shirts to wear. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make these flag pocket tees and also a … Read More...
5 Tips on Writing an Artist Statement
Have you ever been asked to write and artist statement? I haven’t, but when asked to write something “about me” I totally forget who I am. It’s so hard!
Carmen from The Artcademy wrote up 5 tips for writing and … Read More...
Freebie | Speech Bubble Journal Cards
These cards would be great for recording the things your kids say, or a funny conversation with friends and family. The PDF file is in A4 format, but should also print out fine on letter sized sheets. Follow the link … Read More...
Tutorial: Garden Art
As I’ve mentioned before I’m a big fan of clay. Mostly, that’s polymer clay but I’ve played with a lot of other varieties of clays – ceramics, air dry, model magic, paper clay… all sorts of good stuff. This tutorial… Read More...
Make A-head Frozen Daiquiries
Here is a great idea that can made up to a month ahead of time! There is also a recipe for frozen margaritas too. You no longer need to be a slave to the blender while entertaining. The best thing … Read More...
Volcano Crispy Treats
I have not seen the new movie “Inside Out” yet, but apparently there is a short film included. Ashley from Cute as a Fox, saw it and was inspired to make these cute crispy treats to look like the characters … Read More...
How to make art that only comes out when it rains
I get simply giddy when I learn about a new product that allows you to create art in a new way. There is a paint that you can spray on concrete that will bring out the image you create when … Read More...
9 Deliciously Festive Goodies For Your Patriotic Celebration
The patriotic American holiday is fast approaching and if you are looking for some delicious, yet festive and fun treats to have for your celebration, this post is perfect. Take a look at these 9 ideas we found from blogs … Read More...
Coconut Oil Scalp Treatment
And if you do it with natural stuff, then it is even better!
Get this all natural recipe for scalp treatment here!
Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala
Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If … Read More...
30 Perfect Poolside Treats
When you’re planning a pool party, you want to serve food that’s light and refreshing. For your convenience, Diary of a Recipe Collector has prepared a roundup of 30 yummy treats that are perfect for any pool party. There’s yogurt … Read More...
A Whole Bunch of Charity Knitting News
I like to save up knitting related news for roundups every now and then, and I’ve collected a whole bunch of charity knitting news — which seems to be the main reason knitters are in the news, which is wonderful … Read More...