Coconut and Lime is one of my all time favorite scents, that and Ylang Ylang. I don’t actually eat a lot of coconut or lime so it’s certainly not a taste thing, but these soaps do look good enough to … Read More...
How to Decorate an Easter Egg
I have always wanted to try cross stitching Easter eggs. It can be a bit of a process, but the end result is a beautiful keepsake. Tutsplus.com has possibly one of the best tutorials I have found on the internet … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt iPad or tablet case
Alice at Whiskateers shows how to make a simple felt case for an iPad or tablet. It has a front pocket to hold cords or pencils or other small items, and a contrast flap with snap closures. Felt makes the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot top baby hats
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a knot top baby hat. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric to fit snug around baby’s head. They’re so easy to make, you’ll have a hard time sewing … Read More...
Tissue Paper Butterfly
My daughter went through a stage where she had to save any and all tissue papers from gifts. It didn’t matter if the gift was one she opened or someone else’s. The only kind she wasn’t interested in was plain … Read More...
Inspiration: 3D Easter Egg
Artwolf2009 shares how they altered an egg shaped candy container into an amazing 3D Easter Egg filled with stamped images and embellishments. Click here for more photos.
-Heather
The Fine Art Of Crochet (Eyecandy)
This stunning book is full of amazing crochet projects, proving that crochet is far more than granny squares and afghans! When taken into the ‘fine art’ category, there are a few crochet designers who elevate this craft to an art … Read More...
Crochet Bunny Love
Last minute crochet? You can still get it done.
Get this very cute PATTERN here. Just in time for Easter. And, the detailed tutorial to make your own.
Looking for more Easter themed Crochet patterns? Check out some of our … Read More...
Free Project: Felt Plant Pouches
Needlearts of Lark Crafts posted this fun garden tutorial “Felt Plant Pouches” for us to follow. These would be fun for children to plant a little garden in and what a lovely low maintenance Mother’s Day gift this would make. … Read More...
Technique: Shimmer Card
Add some shimmer to your cards with spray mists, the My Favorite Things Stamps blog has a video tutorial showing you how.
-Heather
Knit an On-Trend Aztec Infinity Scarf
One of the big trends in fashion lately has been geometric shapes and a sort of Native American feel. Jordana Paige combines both of these in a fun but easy colorwork project, her Aztec Infinity Scarf.
The whole thing … Read More...
Recycled food bags make great Easter gift bags
I have the same problem as Teri in that when food comes in a great zip top bag I feel like I should be able to reuse it. That is just what she’s done. Hop on over to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear front zippered project bag
When warmer spring weather finally arrives, I start casting about for hand stitching projects I can take with me to the park or soccer practice or, when summer arrives, the neighborhood swimming pool. Jina from Jina’s World of Quilting shows … Read More...
Beautiful Faberge Egg Tutorial
Using REAL eggs, glue and beads, learn to make the fabled Faberge Egg in this tutorial from suzyssitcom!
Would you really use real eggs? Or just plastic ones? I would defer to making plastic ones to avoid the fragility and … Read More...
Caramel Appletini Cupcakes
There is some alcohol in the frosting if you choose to put it in.
These yummy looking cupcakes look perfect for taking away the winter blues that just keep lingering. Sweet Treat Eats has created these apple cupcakes with caramel … Read More...
Tutorial: Car seat canopy with perfect turned corners
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a car seat canopy with folded corners embellished with big buttons. The folded corners give a peek at the perfectly coordinating lining. She includes a bonus video tutorial showing the method her … Read More...
Make an Arm-Knit Scarf for Spring
One thing that bothers me a little about the arm knitting trend is that a lot of the projects tend to come out looking them same. They’re big, bulky scarves or cowls that may be great for winter but are … Read More...
8 Easter Layout Ideas
From bonnets to bunnies to egg hunters, Easter has so many exciting photo opportunities. Maybe it’s baby’s first Easter, or you happen to have three generations of family members together decorating eggs. Perhaps you capture your child beaming as … Read More...
Tutorial: Girly Gathered Top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Girly Gathered Top. It’s fitted through the shoulders, with gathers just above the bust. It’s easy to make, with no set in sleeves and no back … Read More...
Eye Spy Alphabet Slime Recipe
If you want to practice the ABC with a reluctant learner, this project will certainly get their attention!
Follow along with the recipe shared by Crystal at Growing a Jeweled Rose, and you can whip up a batch of … Read More...