Do you know someone who LOVES comics? Whether they are superhero fanatics, or just love the traditional humor books, a bangle bracelet themed after their favorite comic strip, would be a perfect DIY gift for them. Head over to the … Read More...
Reasons to Buy Handmade – An Infographic
Hey guys, today I have a fun info graphic I would like to share with you! The term “starving artist” has been around forever and a lot of times it is pretty accurate. Sometimes it can be really tough … Read More...
Zentangle® Sneakers
Have you heard of zentangling yet? I learned about it a few years ago at a scrapbooking convention and now I LOVE the process of doodling patterns! Alison from Dream a Little Bigger created these doodled shoes inspired by zentangles … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Sand Dollars
Looking for summery themed projects – I’m on a sea shell bead cane kick at work right now – I stumbled across the sand dollar tutorial by Kellie of Make It With Me. Here’s a not too tough way to … Read More...
A Glass Casting Tutorial by AMACO.com
They call this Lesson #22 over at AMACO.com. I call it clay to plaster to glass. What you make in clay has a plaster mold made over it. When the plaster is solid…pull out the clay. Once the plaster … Read More...
Stick, granny square and tassel wall decoration
Mixing different crafts is a fun way to make art and decorations. That’s what I love about this piece. You generally don’t think of sticks and granny squares together but isn’t this adorable? Pop on over to Ravelry where you … Read More...
Project: DIY Stamp Positioner
There’s a new tool on the market lots of stampers are talking about, it’s a hinged stamp positioner
. Of course when you love to DIY and craft you might want to try to make your own instead of buying … Read More...
Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Can I get a “Oh Yeah”! I really should move to the Southern states! I love banana pudding and love Christin from Spicy Southern Kitchen for coming up with this ice cream. We can only find decent banana pudding at … Read More...
Key Lime and Coconut Cupcakes
The tropics are calling you! Buy a kiddy pool and imagine being on a tropical beach with the palm trees blowing in the wind. These will be a hit at any summer party. I might even save this recipe for … Read More...
Free pattern: Travel manicure kit
This travel manicure set can help make sure your nail look as good on vacation as they do at home. Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making it. The fabric case has pockets for nail polish, clippers, … Read More...
Delicate Crochet through Leaves
These crochet artwork sculptures are done by artist Susanna Bauer. When you think about how simply dry leaves crumble in your hands when you hold them, the painstaking crochet done on these makes much more impressive!
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Surf Boards and Waves Cookies
Surfs Up! Summer is here and time to hit the beach and the waves! Even if you don’t care for the beach, these cookies will be a hit at the party. There is a section at the end of Glory’s … Read More...
Subversive Cross Stitch – Unicorns
When I was first sent this link for this PDF Unicorn Pattern ($5) I thought oh Unicorns how cute!
I should have known when I saw the site it was from. So it’s not all cute and pink and whimsical … Read More...
Free Pattern – Leaf Tunic
This crochet tunic has a hidden leaf design.
It’s perfect for a summer cover up or a winter layer. This pattern calls for 7 skeins of 4 ply cotton.
The free pattern comes with lot’s of photo’s to guide you … Read More...
Tip: Heat Embossing with Stencils
I love how card designers just keep coming up with new techniques for using stencils! This pretty card was made by heat embossing with a stencil instead of a rubber stamp and then color was added to the non embossed … Read More...
Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt. It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides. The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt
Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into … Read More...
Simple Succulent Art DIY
The succulent and cacti trend is still going strong! If you’re a fan of cactus, and art, Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has a fun tutorial for painting your own succulent art.
Amy has a blog series called “Easy Art … Read More...
DIY Miniature Ice Cream Sundaes
We’re having a bit of a heat wave here (at least, it’s hot for here). This means more than the average amount of ice cream is being consumed and thought about. Here’s a video tutorial for a doll house 1:12 … Read More...
Airhead Balloon Pops
These will be a hit at your next kids party. It combines two of their favorite treats, Air Head candy and Rice Krispies treats! I love the cute faces on the pops. Oh the possibilities with the different flavors of … Read More...