Spring is almost here and with it comes weddings, showers, and other events. What better to serve than some whimsically decorated macarons? Below are some lovely examples of decorating ideas to inspire you. The designs are taken from … Read More...
How to Knit a Continuous Cable Border
Rachael Rabbit has a great tutorial for working a continuous cable border on a knitting project that you’re going to want to grab soon. It will be available through the end of March, at which time she’s making it into … Read More...
Origami flower and faux taxidermy deer tutorials, books and craft supply giveaway
Over at Craftside, you’ll find an amazing step-by-step tutorial that walks you through creating an origami twisted rose, a gorgeous project that combines the art of paper folding with floral beauty. This unique rose design adds a fun, sophisticated twist … Read More...
Free pattern: “Ann Kelle” Baby Booties
Andrea from Knitty Bitties shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby booties. She designed them to feature the Remix flannels from Ann Kelle. The bright, fun fabrics are perfect for these little booties! Ribbon ties at the … Read More...
Burlap Easter Bunnies
These adorable Burlap bunnies are so simple but so cute! Create them using a patterned pre-made burlap and this very simple pattern tutorial. If you can’t find the printed burlap, never fear because the plain ones are just as … Read More...
Party Ideas – Crayola Color Party
This Crayola Party can not help but be Colorful. The colors are amazing and it’s like your stepping into a rainbow. This party would be suitable for older kids if you take more of an “Art” angle to the games … Read More...
Bath Bombs (No Citric Acid)
This Bath bomb recipe from Red Ted Art uses NO citric acid. Citric acid can be very hard to find in some countries and areas so this recipe is perfect for all those people.
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Easter “Crown Of Thorns”
Here is a very realistic, crown of thorns, for your Easter dress up or decorations this year.
Find the details on how to make this at SewForSoul: Easter Crown of Thorns.
Felt Easter bunny pattern & COTTON REEL RABBIT
Louise of “Prairie Mouse” has the sweetest “Easter bunny patterns” and instructions for us to recreate hers. Her “Easter bunny pattern” and her downloadable PDF pattern for “COTTON REEL RABBIT”! Louise these are the sweetest and I love that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon back top
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a chiffon back top. Most of the top is made from an opaque knit, but the back is a floaty sheer chiffon. She shows the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bow shoes
Anna from Plan B shows how you can DIY a pair of bow strap shoes. She starts with a pair of Mary Jane style shoes and adds a grosgrain ribbon bow to the straps. The bows are attached with elastic … Read More...
Bunny Peep Puffy Paint Easter Craft
Are your kids fans of Peeps Easter candy? Personally, I am not a fan of these sugar coated marshmallow treats, but I am a fan of this Peep easter project!
Not only does Michelle from Sassy Dealz share directions for … Read More...
Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpieces
On Martha Stewart’s site find this stunning “Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpiece” that can be made in your choice of fabric. There is a pattern template to download and instructions to follow. I love this look for a variety of occasions.
Tutorial: Spring Easter Bunny softie
LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read More...
Painted Crochet Inspiration
Have you seen this remarkably easy way to ‘paint’ your crochet? It’s so easy that you’ll look like a true watercolor artist when you’re done. I have fallen in love with the look and I can think of numerous ways … Read More...
Tutorial | Getting Messy With Gesso
Wendi at Scrappy Day in Paradise shares three ways you can get messy with gesso and stencils on your paper products. Add in some mists and paints, and get artsy! Get all the details here.
Tutorial | Using Masks to Erase Backgrounds from Photos
This tutorial over at The Daily Digi, explains an extraction method for backgrounds using masks. With this method you can erase the background from your photos , leaving just the subject to use on you projects. You will need … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | This Way
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Holders
Amy Christie of This Heart of Mine shares a tutorial for little holders – postcards, pictures, business cards, notes. Simple decorations and textures make a quick, straightforward project a little more sophisticated. She suggests using tightly packed aluminum for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho Urban Chiks
This is a stunning quilt pattern I spied over at Sewn’s free pattern page. It’s not obvious how the top is constructed. You strip piece fabric (in this case they used the Boho Urban Chiks line) to make a … Read More...