Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has started a new mini series on her blog called Easy Art in 1.2.3. Basically, in this series she shows step-by-step on how to make your own art work. I love easy art, so I … Read More...
80 Mother’s Day Quotes to Show Mom You Care
The folks at ProFlowers have set up an interactive page for finding quotes to go along with your Mother’s Day flowers, cards, gifts and scrapbook pages. You can search for quotes in different categories like funny, inspiring, mom advice and … Read More...
You Need These Crochet Jogging Shorts
Made from recycled vintage afghan blankets, these running shorts will make for a great gift for the jogger in your life.
We can’t predict the effect these will have on the eyes and senses of the people in the gym … Read More...
Upcycle kitchen towels with fun sayings
Oh how I love a good snarky saying and that is just what I have for you today. If you have a bunch of plain kitchen towels or even one with a stain that needs covering up pop on over … Read More...
Giveaway: A to Z of Crochet Book
Whether you’re a new crocheter or just want to try new techniques, this must-have resource offers all the know-how you’ll ever need.
- Walk step-by-step from basic to advanced methods
- Learn the easy way with more than 1,000 close-up photographs featuring
Tutorial: Easy scarf kimono
Mark Montano shows how you can make a kimono like this one from a couple of pashmina scarves. It’s a lovely lightweight layer for spring and summer. It’s an easy project to make. You can do it in just three … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear front zippered travel pouches
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these clear front zipper pouches to organize your toiletries, charging cords, and other small items when traveling. They’re beautiful made from cotton prints with coordinating decorative ribbon. I’d make a few … Read More...
Dusciana Bravura – Mosaic Artist
Daily Art Muse is back which means she’s unearthing more artists for us to know about. Dusciana Bravura is one of those artists. She mosaics her sculptures of animals with thousands of glass pieces, in geometric patterns. The sculptures themselves … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork camera strap cover
Simple Simon and Co. guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial showing how to make a patchwork camera strap cover. The mix of colors and prints in the patchwork make this sooo much prettier than the standard black webbing … Read More...
Healthy Oreo Blizzard
With the warm weather, comes the need to cool off and that means ice cream or a popsicle. For me trying to be good, that means frozen yogurt or sherbert, but once in awhile I like to eat ice cream. … Read More...
Making Paper Stars And What To Do With Them
The art of paper folding can be a little daunting and tedious to some, but this post has a great template for making these 3-dimensional stars. With each fold line printed right onto the paper, you will know the exact … Read More...
Have You Been Poo Today?
You know you’re a parent when your child complains of a tummy ache and the first thing out of your mouth is “Have you been poo today”?
I find myself doing it all the time. I have no shame as … Read More...
Project: Stamped Key Chain
Carry your stamped art work with you wherever you go on a fun stamped key chain. These also make great little gifts! Find directions over on the Inky Paws blog.
-Heather
We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands
If you are anything like me, you have probably made plenty of Earth related crafts with your kids, whether it is in honor of Earth Day or as part of an outer space project. Because I have made so many … Read More...
25 Tips To Look Good In Your Wedding Photos
Your wedding day is a whirlwind of emotions, love, and celebration. It’s a day you’ll cherish for the rest of your life, and your wedding photos play a vital role in preserving those precious memories. Capturing the essence of your … Read More...
10 Reason You Should Sell Your Art
Megan, from The Artcademy sent in a link to this post about 10 reasons why you should sell your art. It’s a fabulous list post perfect for us Indie Artists.
She says: “Are you hesitant to sell your art online? … Read More...
DIY Ring Bowls and Candle Houses
These tutorials (the original is not in English. Here is a link to the translated version) are meant to illustrate some great options for air dry clay but, as with many air dry clay projects, they work equally well … Read More...
No Bake Pound Cake Bites
My favorite words are no bake, especially in the summer! These cute little treats will be a hit for any event and the kids can help you make them. There is also directions to make bunny bites! So easy and … Read More...
Technique: Gilded Relief Card
This beautiful card looks like raised metal instead of paper! Mama Dini’s Stamperia has directions of using layers of black gesso, paints and metallic medium over intricately cut die cut paper shapes for this lovely gilded relief technique. Click for … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls heart purse
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this heart purse for little girls. It has a zipper sewn into one side to keep her treasures safe and sound. You could even tuck a little treasure … Read More...