The folks over at Silhouette continue to expand on their terrific product lines to include even more option with what you can do with the Silhouette die cutting machines. The lasted release is right up my alley, The Stamping Starter … Read More...
Hot Crochet!
I think this potholder/dishcloth/facecloth is so pretty. I like the vareigated yarn – but the scalloped edge is really what gives it the boost to make it a bit different from all those other fairly simple similar patterns out there. … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Anytime Love Notes
Print out these cute notes and use them anytime to send a gift or simply a hello to friends and family. You can get these over at My Sister’s Suitcase in either JPG or PDF formats. Click here for … Read More...
Paper Bag City
Sometimes the most adorable ideas are the simplest. I love the idea of using paper bags to create a city. The kids can jump in and help out with all the painting. Use a marker pen to draw in the … Read More...
Inspiration Tuesday: 1920’s-1930’s Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache Fruit Necklace, Bracelet, Earring Parure
Today’s inspiration comes from this kitschy 1920’s-1930’s fruit necklace, bracelet and earring parure. The set is made from Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache. This collectors set is listed on eBay and priced for $299.99 Wowie! Click here to see more photographs … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – week 11
The butterflies flitting across this quilt seem right at home in this church garden. Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade made this beauty, then followed up by taking a smashing photo of it.
It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass at Pacific Art Glass
Here’s the press release from Pacific Art Glass…
Pacific ArtGlass is pleased to announce the arrival of our new line of dichroic glass.
This glass was previously produced by G.M. Vacuum Coating. It is the finest dichroic art glass available … Read More...
Easy Bead Anklet Tutorial
Recently I have become a fan of anklets, I found they are easy to make, can be made in a variety of styles, and they look cute around your ankle! This tutorial by Stephanie from Henry Happened will show you … Read More...
DIY Kawaii Donut Bangle
In this tutorial you will learn how to make an adorable donut bangle. Daria from Kittenhood created a knock-off version of the Kate Spade New York Darcel Donut Bangle. A lot of the jewelry I make for children and … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s A-line sheath dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a girl’s A-line sheath dress. This is such a versatile style for girl’s clothing! Depending on fabric choice and embellishments, you can make it as dressy … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped tote with a tab closure
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this striped tote with a tab closure. The stripes are pieced from coordinating prints (though solids would also be cute), and the tab is embellished with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Round pleated and tufted accent pillow
How gorgeous is this pleated and tufted round throw pillow! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one, too. It’s a beautiful accent for a chair or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sponged Scene for Stamped Cards
Halloween Bat Mobile, DIY-Tutorial
I just bought some old embroidery hoops on eBay and this is just the project to use them with. Andie hosts American Felt and Craft’s and loves felt and relates: “What’s not to love about felt”! The color selection is … Read More...
How to design a shared backyard
Where we live, 4 backyards congregate together. But they are separated by fences. And thus – the old style talk to your neighbour over the backyard fence – ritual is somehow skewed.
So when I read this post on ModernFarmer … Read More...
Take 5 S’mores
Can’t get enough of S’mores.
And in an effort to make everyone believe that summer is still not over, thebrunettebaker shows you how to create some really easy S’more using Take 5 bars.
Simple!
Get her recipe here: Take 5 … Read More...
Sleeping on a Bread Bed
Ok that was hard to write. A bread bed. A bed shaped like slices of bread.
We knew Japan has some quirky ideas around food – but this is just plain wrong.
Can you see your kids wanting this? A … Read More...
Mummy Stress – Do you have it?
Stress – I always thought I had a good grasp on “Stress” until I had kids. Kids provide a whole new level of “Stress” I like to call OMG why did I have kids “Mummy Stress”. Even when I get … Read More...
Make Your Own Colored Knitting Needles
Clearly there was a time a few months ago when I wasn’t paying much attention to my email (don’t you hate when that happens?) because I don’t even remember this one and it’s from May! Well, let me make up … Read More...
Party Ideas – Geologist Rock Party
This Geologist Rock Party from Kara’s Party ideas is more than a little unusual. I don’t know anyone who would love a party like this but I have no doubt some little boy or girl out there is fascinated with … Read More...