Who doesn’t want dessert for a meal?
Here is a cute take on the ice cream cone, but in a lunch form. Jill at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons loves to create fun meals with her 3 boys and … Read More...
DIY Painted Glass Bead Necklace
These glass crystal drops have been hand painted to create a layered colorful statement piece. The full tutorial can be found here and whilst each one was hand painted and marked off with painters tape I think I would be … Read More...
DIY Geoboard with Fabric Loops
If you are looking for a fun way to teach shapes to your kids, you might want to consider making a geoboard. This geoboard is easy to make using items you can find at any home improvement store and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts
Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick. Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got. These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got … Read More...
Tutorial: Lip gloss cozy
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio show how to make a lip gloss cozy. It’s a small fabric pouch just big enough to hold a tube of chapstick
or lip gloss. She shows it on a keychain, but I think … Read More...
Project: Stamped Art Canvas
Stamping doesn’t just have to be for cards, use stamps in your mixed media art work as well. Paola from My Whimsical Little World used torn papers, ink sprays, oil pastels, stencils and added a digital stamped image (colored with … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage cloth baby book bunting
Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life uses a vintage cloth baby book to make the sweetest bunting. Each of the flags in the bunting is made from a page in the book. It would make a special gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Slouchy backpack
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how you can make this awesome slouchy backpack. The look is more sophisticated than what you normally get in a backpack. It’s made from a heavy linen fabric, with cotton for a lining. Extra … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Spock softie
Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans. A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk. How cute is he!!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern … Read More...
5 Ways to Update Beanies in 5 Minutes or Less
These Beanies are the cutest! I am sure after you see these; you will come up with some of your own ideas. Kate Puhala of BRIT + CO suggests we find a basic beanie and personalize yours. Using sequins, tiny … Read More...
DIY Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs
Vanessa shared this DIY on making Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs on her blog, Cafe Craftea. I think these are really neat.
This is what Vanessa wrote about here project- “As you may know, I’m always a fan of interchangeable/multi-wear/multi-use things. … Read More...
Kids Ignoring Your Phone Calls & Texts? There is App to fix that
It’s called Ignore No More and it is the brainchild of a mum who had been ignored way too many times by her kids. And to boot, she is a Gulf War veteran.
With no knowledge of how to do … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls swing tank top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make a girls swing tank. The swingy A-line silhouette and pointed hem are a popular style for girls (and womens) wear right now. Pair it with leggings, … Read More...
Yummy Chocolate Robots Are a Can’t Miss Party Favor Idea
Does the theme of your child’s party center around electronic toys and robots? Maybe you have a futuristic theme you’re looking for a unique treat for. Handmade Charlotte has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) for making robots out of your favorite … Read More...
Beautiful Paper Lantern Idea
Stephanie Morris created this beautiful paper lantern for HelloGiggles.com.
The use of colors makes this DIY pretty stunning. You will be surprised to know that the base of this lantern is a store bought standard white Chinese lantern. Stephanie simply … Read More...
Mixed Media Retreat in Cambria, CA
If you live on the central coast of California, you don’t want to miss this post! Joann Martin Fee has put together a weekend retreat just for crafters like us, and is inviting anyone who would like to come join … Read More...
Hydrangea Cake Tutorial
I feel like the only person still holding on to summer and avoiding the fall posts. Besides school posts of course. Probably because I’m not ready for what comes after fall.
This might be a cake that I would try … Read More...
How to make a silicone mould
This silicone tutorial is a little odd when you first look at it. Whilst it appears to work, I think it would only be suitable for basic designs. Having said that though I have NOT tried this tutorial so just … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion organizer and thread catcher
Elizabeth Hartman from Oh, Fransson! shares a downloadable PDF showing how you can make this pincushion organizer and thread catcher. The weighted pincushion sits on the side of a table, or perhaps the arm of a couch, with pockets hanging … Read More...