I am happy to announce that Kelly Caufield is lucky #5 and the winner of our book giveaway! I hope you enjoy it! I will be emailing her today!
Cookie Monster Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cones
I’m pretty sure if you look up adorable or cute, one of the items created by Beth at Hungry Happenings will show up. Cookie Monster was one of my favorite characters from Sesame Street! This is a two ingredient ice … Read More...
Bet You Don’t Make Candles Like This?
I bet your candle making set-up is a little bit flasher than this set-up? You have to love the coca cola bucket (I bet that’s worth some money here). Step back in time and see how Sofia Lorenzo makes candles. … Read More...
Should Ear Piercing Of Babies Be Banned?
A Storm has erupted across the internet as it was reported in the Mirror (UK Newspaper) that a petition is being signed to ban ear piercing of babies and small children. This picture above is of Little Baby Taylor from … Read More...
Free Pattern – Doll Carry Basket
Little girl’s and boy’s will love playing Mum’s and Dad’s with this hand made baby basket. A great birthday gift as it will grow with the child as games go from simply playing with dolls to make believe story lines … Read More...
23 Amazing Star Wars Party Ideas
With Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens being released at the end of the year, I predict Star Wars birthday parties will experience a surge in popularity.
This roundup of party ideas would be perfect for the little … Read More...
Technique: African Animals Card Using Die Cuts for Stenciling
Stenciling is so popular right now but sometimes you might now have the stencil shape you need. Well, here’s a little tip try using die cut or punched paper shapes as a stencil. This cool African Safari themed card from … Read More...
Tutorial: Metallic reverse stencil leaf print pillowcases
I am totally diggin’ on these metallic reverse stenciled leaf print pillows made by Aunt Peaches. She shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she created them. There’s no sewing required. They’re purchased pillowcases made over … Read More...
Nancy wins All Points Patchwork!
Congratulations goes to Nancy, whose name I drew from random (Random.org). She is the winner of Diane Gilleland’s latest book, All Points Patchwork, see my review here. The winning comment is,
… Read More...I am just beginning to be interested
Beautiful and Meaningful Anniversary Gift Idea for $0!!
Do you know someone with a special anniversary coming up? Or maybe you have one coming up for yourself? This gift idea from the blog My Love For Words is absolutely beautiful and can be put together for $0! Simply … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated travel snack bag
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shows how you can make this insulated travel snack bag. The insulation will help keep your snacks cool. She made it for her young son to take to day care. But it doesn’t have … Read More...
GRANDFEST 2015
Hey guys, I wanted to let you know about a new festival in East London that is bringing traditional skills to life!
This June, older people’s charity, the Royal Voluntary Service will be holding GrandFest, a new one day festival … Read More...
Video | How to Set Up a Craft Room
AJ shares some great ideas and tips for getting your craft room all set up. If you’re on a budget you’ll lover her suggestions for what you can use as storage boxes for loose embellishments. She explains how she stores … Read More...
Tutorial: Sculpt Miniature Bread
Betsy Niederer offers a great tutorial on how to sculpt detailed, accurate loaves of artisan bread and buns. Tips on colour, texture and detail are a big part of the tutorial. Whenever I get the chance to take lessons or … Read More...
Stenciled Glass Plate for Dad
Here is a unique gift the kids can make for dad to give to him on Father’s Day. Follow along with this tutorial and you can learn how to make one of these personalized plates using paint and stencils. You … Read More...
This 5 Minute Donut Mug Cake Is Amazing!
This idea for the Donut Mug Cake was featured by Babble for June 5, the National Donut Day. I am actually quite sorry I missed it, but hey, in my eyes, everyday is a Donut Day!
The simple recipe, the … Read More...
Let’s Go to Turkey and Learn Glass Working with Bronwen Heilman
One of my favorite glass workers (and people) is Bronwen Heilman and she’s off to Turkey to teach. Let’s go! I saw this when I was at the GAS conference this past weekend. The Glass Furnace in Istanbul had a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bow bracelet
Wear a bow on your wrist when you put on a pretty fabric bow bracelet. Melissa Mortenson from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make them. This is a good project to … Read More...
Felt dandelion tutorial
Simmy of “echoes of a dream” blogs out of the west of England and has this quick and easy project to make. I never thought I would be sharing how to make dandelions on the felting blog. They are a … Read More...
Fluffernutter Baked Donuts
Here is a donut recipe with a yummy peanut butter and fluff frosting. I might just start making this frosting for all my plain donuts or any dessert. A reminder that the donut giveaway ends this Friday. You could win … Read More...