The tutorial is for a Fimo bracelet – simple but striking – but I think the same techniques works equally well for a necklace. The focal would either be front and center, dangling or have a few friends with it. … Read More...
Ombre Felt Flower Ring
Have you been thinking about what to give mom for Mother’s Day? Why don’t you try one of these adorable Felts flower rings? Tracey of Helena and Ali has instructions for two types of felt flower rings. Make her beautiful … Read More...
Technique: Stenciled Brick Background
Over at the Eclectic Paperie blog Kim will show you how to make an realistic looking brick background using stencils, embossing paste and paint. This makes the perfect backdrop for stamped images like she used on her beautiful mixed media … Read More...
Knitty Surprises for Spring/Summer
And if you still needed more knitting inspiration for the season after the Twist Collective release, Knitty published its spring/summer surprises today, and I’ve got to say they’re pretty great.
The Angular Velocity socks by Rich Ensor feature a dainty … Read More...
Jelly Bean Cluster on a Stick
I was so consumed with it being Earth Day yesterday, that I missed out on National Jelly Bean Day. I really don’t remember all these crazy national celebration days growing up, but it definitely can make dull days fun. This … Read More...
How to make sparkly letter and shape cake toppers
I’m always on the look out for fun ways to dress up cakes, especially at the last minute. These darling cake toppers made out of sparkly pipe cleaners and straws are just what I could whip up at the last … Read More...
Make Little Woodland Creatures Face Masks
I’m a sucker for photo booths at parties. If you’re planning any sort of fairy tale or woodland themed party in the near future, these cute felt masks would be excellent props and/or party favors. They’re made using cheap dollar … Read More...
Make Your Own Concrete Hands To Make A Statement In Your Garden This Year
Have you been looking for a way to dress up your flower beds, but just can’t seem to find the right thing? This DIY tutorial shows you just how to make your own hand shaped flower planters made from concrete. … Read More...
DIY Kylie Jenner Lips (Naturally)
You may have seen the Kylie Jenner Lip plumping mishaps circulating around the internet or in the news. It’s a shame to see so many young girls trying to achieve a look like Kylie’s which was made with injections … Read More...
Crochet Along – Mystery Scarf
There’s still time to join in the Mystery Scarf Blog Hop Crochet-a-Long as part of the Design Improv Workshop 2! Pia Thadani from Stitches’N’Scraps has organized this blog hop of 10 crochet designers. This fun and free mystery CAL started … Read More...
Beginning Sound Paint Sticks
I love projects that give me the opportunity to recycle something I already have lying around my house — Especially if that project also ends up being educational. That project contains both of these properties. Vanessa, from Pre-K Pages, not … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Cheryl used a combination of rubber stamps, paints, die cuts, tissue paper, ink, rub-ons and more for this lovely mixed media tag project. She shares step step directions for making it over on her blog Cheryl’s Paper Artz.
-Heather
DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
The always talented Annette from Fiber Artsy sent in a link to one of her latest posts and I wanted to share it with you guys! Annette created her own foaming hand soap for a fraction of the cost, which … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Gift Card Envelopes
Stash gift cards in these funky envelopes to creatively gift them to loved ones. Andre used the Punch Board Party collection from We-R-Memory-Keepers to whip these babies out in under 30 minutes. Not giving gift cards? These envelopes would work … Read More...
New Twist Collective is Out
The spring/summer 2015 Twist Collective was just released, and if you’re looking for something fun to knit for spring or summer, this is a great place to start.
I love Placid, a cardigan by Amy Gunderson with eyelet panels along … Read More...
Free pattern: Roller Skate Circle Skirt for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her Roller Skate Skirt in girls sizes. It has a foldover waistband that is both comfy to wear and easy to sew. The circle skirt is divided … Read More...
Make a Bouquet of Felt Flowers
Make a beautiful bouquet of felt flowers for a special gift or for Mother’s Day. The colors that they use are spring like and lovely. There is a pattern for the petals. And they have a supply list of what … Read More...
I’m Snap! bound
I’m writing this post from the Houston International Airport. I’m bound for Salt Lake City and the 2015 Snap! Conference. It’s been kind of a challenge (okay, a BIG challenge) getting myself and all my stuff together for this … Read More...
Giveaway: Make It Mighty Ugly: Exercises and Advice for Getting Creative Even When It Ain’t Pretty
Happy Earth Day Giveaway:
Make It Mighty Ugly: Exercises & Advice for Getting Creative Even When It Ain’t Pretty
by
Kim Piper Werker
If you are creative, or trying to be this is the book for you to help get … Read More...
Whip Up a Cute Movie Birthday Gift
Whenever you’re in need of a last minute gift or a present for someone who is hard to shop for, gift cards are a good option. However, plain gift cards can be kind of dull. If you’re giving a movie … Read More...