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...
Sewing Tutorial: Beach towel swim cover up poncho
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a swim cover up poncho. It’s quick and easy to make out of a beach towel. It has a deep slit at the neck so it slides over the … Read More...
Knitty First Fall is Here, with a New Server
Everyone who has ever tried to visit Knitty on release day knows it can be an exercise in frustration. Pages are often excruciatingly slow to load, and when I write about the new issue I usually throw in a disclaimer … Read More...
How to make a plastic spoon flower necklace
If I hadn’t titled this post plastic spoon flower would you have ever guessed it was made with ordinary white plastic spoons? I never would have guessed. Pop on over to the blog Keralites to see how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric wrapped flip flops
Summer is flip flop season! Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shares a tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks showing how you can create these scrap fabric flip flops – with no actual sewing required. This project uses the tiniest … Read More...
Party Pups Made With Candy Bars
Not sure whether to continue staring at this adorable puppy or eat it before it melts.
Handmade Charolette has this easy to do DIY that will be a hit at any party or, well, any function.
This recipe uses Twix … Read More...