I really identified with Look it’s A Hat by hillareyed since my son does the same kind of thing. So cute! I loved the bright blue and the layering too.
Tidbits about Hillarey:
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Tutorial: Mokume Gane Leaf Veins
Joan, a polymer clayer from the west coast of Canada, has a neat way to use the features of mokume gane stacks and a leaf cutter to create the vein effect on clay leaves (future beads in my case!). The … Read More...
Throw a Backyard Summer Reading Party
If you’re a parent, you know that getting children to read during the summer months is a vital part of ensuring their success in school. If you’re dealing with reluctant readers, consider throwing an impromptu reading-themed party in your backyard. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric ruler organizer
Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial for making a fabric ruler organizer. I know I could use one of these!! Right now I keep all of my rulers on top of a tall bookshelf, which doesn’t make it … Read More...
#whyisew series to share our sewing journeys
This week some of your favorite sewing bloggers will be exploring why they do what they do. They’ll tell us why they began sewing, and share some of their journey as they learned this craft. This promises to be an … Read More...
Matching game Tutorial
Liliana of “sol da eira” has this clever colorful “Matching game Tutorial”! This matching game for the little ones is portable and the kids will love it. The idea of is to pair the color shapes with the ones on … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s convertible strap sundress
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shares a free pattern for this girl’s convertible braided strap sundress. It’s an A-line knit dress with two long braided straps that thread through loops at the back before being tied. You can choose to thread … Read More...
Idea for a felt book cover
Svitlana of “Bittersweet Craft” Today shows us her felt covered book! She made this for her Canadian mother who loves to read and drink tea thus sparked her design for this book cover. The cover is in the tea … Read More...
Grow Your Own Necklace
Looks like crystals are staying around for a little longer. This tutorial is a little different than all the rest we blogged about because this one allow you to GROW your own crystals. You will need a few basic supplies … Read More...
Bread in a Bag
Here is a great recipe to do with your kids.
Leigh Ann at Your Homebased Mom is starting a cooking series with your kids. The first recipe is making bread using a plastic bag and placed in a bread pan… Read More...
Freebie: Ice Cream Cone
Summer time…awww yeah! Time for warmer weather, dips in the pool and ICE CREAM! If it was socially acceptable, I would eat ice cream 24/7. Since it might be frowned upon to gorge myself in this cold dish from … Read More...
Magnetic Craft Foam Tangrams
Learn how to make tangrams that will keep the kids entertained for quite awhile. This seven piece set can be used to make a large variety of designs. You can even do what Karin from Leigh laurel Studios did and … Read More...
22 Blogging Resources
This post is for those of you that are indie bloggers- Punk Projects has a list of 22 good resources for bloggers. Even if you’re not all that new to blogging, you still might learn something new.
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Miniature Embroidery Hoops
I love miniatures. I am currently been obsessed with doll houses and fairy gardens. Being a huge fan of embroidery and cross stitch, I wanted to add some of those elements in my fairy garden and house. After much … Read More...
Tip: Rubber Stamping with Copic Markers
In addition to coloring your stamped images with Copic markers did you know you can also stamp your images out using Copics too? I didn’t 🙂 The Copic Marker Europe blog has all the details. I’ll definitely being trying … Read More...
Crochet To Keep
Are you familiar with cutoutandkeep.net? If not, you gotta get yourself over there to see all the crochet and other crafty goodies they have. These slippers are one of the newer offerings. I receive their occasional email updates … Read More...
12 ways to use old doors and windows in your gardens
Are you looking for ways to add a unique touch to your garden and make use of old doors and windows? Look no further than this list of 12+ creative ideas for repurposing old doors and windows in your garden. … Read More...
Making Molds Experiment
Here’s a quick run through of how to use an easily available product – Amazing Mold Putty which I’ve bought at Michael’s I believe – to make quick, useful molds.
Minor issues with your pulls can be teased into … Read More...
Printed Picnic Bags
Printed brown paper lunch bags are a quick and easy way to add a personalized touch to your party. I’ve done this several times for birthday party favor bags, but Oh Happy Day added clip on utensils to make the … Read More...
Felt Animal Friends Hair Clips – Tutorial
Little ones have their favorite animals and these “Felt Animal Friends Hair Clips” are just the ticket to light up a child’s face. This cute tutorial come from Ros of “sew delicious” is a wife and mother of two sweet … Read More...