Yellow is such a sunny, happy color! I’m glad to see that it’s still a favorite choice for wedding celebrations! The Perfect Palette shares ideas for a yellow wedding with a southern soiree theme here.
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5 mosquito Insect Repellent Candles you can make at home
When the temperature rises and the sun starts shining, there’s nothing quite like hosting a backyard BBQ, pool party, or even just an intimate get-together with friends and family. However, as much as we all enjoy spending time outdoors, we’re … Read More...
Free pattern: Star Spangled Skort for little girls
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making these Star Spangled Skorts for little girls. It’s a gathered skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so your little girl can play all she likes without about modesty. … Read More...
Duct Tape Fox Backpack
Got duct tape and a little bit of time on your hands? Make an awesome duct tape fox backpack with this fun tutorial from Heather at Dollar Store Crafts! The fox is still super popular right now, and this backpack … Read More...
Tip: Dimensional Envelope
It’s great to add bows, buttons and heavy embellishments to a card but then how does it fit inside of a regular envelope? The JustRite Stamps blog has the answer with directions for making a dimensional envelope.
-Heather
July 4 Crochet – Rewind
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-blue-cup-cozy.html
Here are two cute and quick ideas for July 4. Of course, you can change the color and use the patterns for other occasions too!
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-and-blue.html
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Tutorial | Chalkboard Camera Tags Using the Silhouette
Maritza shares how she made these camera tags using a Silhouette cut file and a chalkboard background. Use them for gifts, or as embellishments on a layout or card.
Inspiration du Jour | Day Trip
I really love the background treatment on Day Trip by Scrap Maman (Nathalie). The combination of inks and layered patterned papers is quite unique.
Tidbits about Nathalie:
How long have you been scrapping? I believe I started to seriously scrapbook … Read More...
Tiny Clay
Polymer clay is perfect for miniatures. And here is a selection of tiny, charming minis in dollhouse scale:
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| Polymer Clay Baby by MinniesMiniatures | Miniature Carrots by PureJoyMiniatures |
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| Dessert Stand by BonAppetEats | Landsknecht Figure by CWPoppets |
Give Traditional Picnic Food a Clever Update
Burgers are a safe standby for any summertime picnic or cookout, but you can give this classic meal idea an unexpected twist by making a giant three pound burger that will serve six adults. The burger is placed on a … Read More...
Tutorial: All Star Travel Pouch
Vanessa from Tried and True shows how to make her All Star Father’s Day Travel Pouch. The zippered pouch is made from vinyl, with a reverse appliqued high top sneaker. My inner 90s grunge girl is totally geeking out on … Read More...
How to Make a Felted Bird Mobile
Kayte terry a contributor for “Craftstylish” has a sweet “Felted Bird Mobile” for us to make. She has a pattern for the birds and a complete tutorial. Use the colors of felt you like and have a cute room decoration. … Read More...
Tutorial: SewVery Sunny Dress
Veronica from SewVery shares a free pattern you can use to make her SewVery Sunny Dress for little girls. It’s pretty a sleeveless A-line dress with a ruffled neckline and a cross tie back. Her free pattern comes in girls’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s flutter sleeve peasant dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a little girl’s flutter sleeve peasant dress. A peasant dress is an easy style dress to make. Her version has short fluttery sleeves. She shows how to draw your own pattern … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sarong swimsuit cover up, no sewing required
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a sarong style swimsuit cover up, with no sewing required. All you need is 2 yards of knit fabric. She shows how to wrap and tie the … Read More...
DIY – Upcycled brooches and buttons Bridal Clipboard
This isn’t wearable jewelry but it certainly is bling blingy. I love the use of buttons and brooches to create this elegant clipboard. This would be a wonderful gift for a new bride to clip her idea and for a … Read More...
DIY – Pink Lemonade Soap
This soap actually looks clean and fresh. The pink lemonade look gives it a fun girly theme too. There are no detailed instructions for this particular variation of the handmade soaps on the blog but there is a written explanation … Read More...
Plaster of Paris Sand Prints
If you are headed to the beach anytime soon, you might want to grab some craft supplies to take with you. Read through this tutorial and learn how Jen from Balancing Beauty & Bedlam and her family created unique souvenirs … Read More...
Karen Nyberg’s quilt block
Astronaut and quilter, Karen Nyberg, is holding a quilt block she made in space. In this video, she invites all quilters who are attending this year’s International Quilt Festival in Houston to enter the Astronomical Quilts Block Challenge. … Read More...
Henna Tattoo Inspiration
I think Henna tattoos are super pretty and have a very indie/bohemian vibe to them. Jolene at SupermomShares sent in a link to some of her henna designs. If you’ve never tried it, check out her post and get … Read More...