Deanna from Sew McCool shares a tutorial for making these zero-calorie ribbon ice cream cones hair clips! Fun and super easy to make; no sewing involved!
Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters
I love me some hand stitching projects for the summer time! They’re just what I need to pass the time when I’m at the pool with my daughter or sitting in the car for a long road trip. The Purl … Read More...
Project: Mini Beach Themed Treat Bags
How much fun are these little mini summer themed totes?! They’d be perfect gift bags for a beach party! Find directions for making them using ribbon and patter paper over at the Graphic 45 blog.
-Heather
Try This Crochet Tip
If you have never tried a project that does not begin with a foundation chain, this one would be a good place to start. It’s such a pretty strawberry motif and could easily be adapted to an afghan of any … Read More...
Scrap Alert | Two Peas in a Bucket Announces Closing
Two Peas in a Bucket, the pioneer website for scrapbooking, recently announced its closing, after serving the scrapbooking community for 15 years. The site and store are open until July 10th with some restrictions. You can still access the gallery, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sparkle Today
I love the combination of black, white and yellow, so I had to feature Sparkle Today by Tarrah. I also loved that she did a layout all about herself.
Tidbits about Tarrah:
How long have you been scrapping?
Scrapping for … Read More...
One Pot Caprese Pasta Dinner
Easy meals are great during busy weeks. Summertime we are busy from June to the beginning of August with summer track. Plus, we have at least one or two meals that include pasta to fuel up for the races. Plus, … Read More...
Top 10 Independence Day Party Food Ideas for People Who Hate to Cook
If you’re still working on putting together a special Fourth of July menu, Cupcake Diaries has a link roundup of 10 festive Independence Day themed foods. I love this roundup because everything featured is easy to make even if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to make strapless blouse or dress more modest
Kristina J. added the lace overlay to this dress to take it from a strapless to a more modest short-sleeved dress. All modesty aside, I think the lace overlay also improves the design of the dress by softening the neckline … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Low-Maintenance Water Feature
If you have been looking for an eye-catching water feature for your yard, but really don’t want to have to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of one, read this post from The Family Handyman. It’s not only beautiful, but … Read More...
DIY Tent for Kids tutorial
Jessica of “Chaos and Love” has a cute and doable tutorial for “DIY Tent for Kids”! Jessica is a wife and mom with two boys. She had been dreaming of making this tent for the boys since my friend Melanie … Read More...
Beach Bum Cupcakes
Summertime means beach time and these cute cupcakes really set the theme.
A Few Shortcuts has created cupcakes that look like a bear sunbathing and another one swimming in the ocean or a lake. She used a chocolate cake recipe, … Read More...
Star and Cloud Mobile Tutorial
The folks at Moonfrye have is darling “Star and Cloud Mobile” for us to make. Moonfrye is passionate about giving you unique, simple and time-effective ways to get creative with your family. They have a pictorial so you can recreate … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Salad Spinner Fireworks
Learn how to make this fast and easy fireworks picture that can be used as a wonderful 4th of July decoration. Heidi, from Happiness is Homemade, had her son use a salad spinner to make the red, white, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Flounce sleeve crop top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a … Read More...
Patterns! Patterns! Patterns!
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More...
DIY Piano Cell Phone Case
I love cute, restyled phone cases. Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shares a really cute and artsy way to doll up a cell phone case. She shares a few images and then the tutorial in video form. This is … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on Acatate
Wedding Season
A sampling of what polymer clay artists are doing for the wedding season:
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| Toasting Glasses by EleganceEmbodied | Unique Figurines Cake Topper by CakeTopperArt |
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| Ring Dish by ClayConceptsInc | Napkin Rings by minihandmade |