Something for the weekend.
Want to get rid of that old colander and get a new one? Don’t throw the old one out – repaint it and transform it into a light fixture.
Get the details at kristendukephotography.com photography blog: … Read More...
Minion Cake Pops
The Minion craze doesn’t seem to be going away. Which is a good thing if you like them. Or have kids.
Here is a simple way to make these cake pops at bakeabooing.blogspot.com: Minion Cake Pops.
Reminder: Image3D Giveaway! Ends 9/5!
Craft Gossip readers! Don’t miss your chance to win a customized viewmaster set, including a reel featuring your photos! That’s right, your photos, ready to share in one of the most fun methods ever invented for photo displaying. There are … Read More...
Party Ideas – Mickey Mouse Disney
Mickey Mouse is a classic childhood figure and perfect theme for a party. Love this modern version over at Kara’s Party.
If you are looking for some Disney Party Crafts check out this great album.
If you are looking … Read More...
Free Printable – Frame Labels For Jars
These labels are perfect for so many different things. The are simple enough to use on rustic of classic Bath and body recipes. Add them to jar’s, wrapped soaps or hang tags. Free Printable Vintage Frame Labels.
13 Weather Crafts For Kids
This Weather Roundup gives you 13 activities for your Weather themed lesson plan. The sunshine hand print plate would have to be one of my favorite as it can be made in a group or independently.
Tutorial: Little girl empire waist tunic dress
Ruby from Zaaberryshares a tutorial for making this little girl’s tunic dress. It has an elastic at an empire waist, a look I love for growing girls as it doesn’t look outgrown too quickly. She makes it from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Wax Seals
Nicole submitted a useful tutorial for faux wax seals. Real wax seals are delicate and not up to mailing. They’re such a classy touch, though, that she came up with an alternate idea: faux ones from clay. I’ve never … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the waistband on a pair of pants
When Liz from Cotton & Curls took a pair of wide leg pants down a size, she also needed to lower the waistband. Assuming there are no drastic changes to the length of the waistband, it’s a relatively easy alteration. … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a zippered slit
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion a large t-shirt into this cute skirt. The sewing is simple, with just a couple of seams and an easy drawstring waist. She gives it a slit in the form of an exposed … Read More...
Tutorial: European pillow sham
Kari at U Create shows how to make a European pillow sham. European pillows are large square decor pillows, typically 26 x 26 or 28 x 28. They can be used as decorative pillows for bedding, but I have also … Read More...
Corning Museum is Part of the Blue Starts Museum Program
This is a quick FYI post…The Corning Museum is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active military and their families through Labor Day. The Museum also offers a 15% discount to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing buttons down by machine
One of my least favorite (and most stressful for me) sewing tasks is sewing down buttons. When I sew them by hand, they always seem to shift and end up slightly awry. When possible, I prefer to sew them down … Read More...
Hillary’s hexies
Fussy-cut Japanese folk art fabric make these hexies extra special. They were hand sewn by Hillary of Wee Wonderfuls.
Image credit: Wee Wonderfuls
Technique: Stamped Cookies
Brighten up your baking with some stamped cookies! Find out all the info over on the Some Odd Girl stamps blog. YUM!
-Heather
Ready, Set, Christmas Crochet
You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More...
15 Gorgeous Cake Toppers
A cake topper can completely change the look of your wedding cake, and it’s a fun opportunity to introduce your unique style and personality! The gorgeous glittering gold hearts tutorial from Project Wedding shown above is just one of 15 … Read More...
Mermaid Contest Winners – Doll Street Dreamers
Remember way back at the very beginning of the summer when I wrote about the Doll Street Dreamers Mermaid Doll Contest? Well, they’ve announced the winners. You can head over to this page and see all the winning dolls. … Read More...
Abby’s list of fave podcasts
Abby of While She Naps found a way to increase her enjoyment, thus productivity, while performing the more tedious parts of crafting. She listens to podcasts.
For me, I quilt to books on CD from my local library or pop … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – Week 10
This is what it means to mix traditional and modern – successfully. Blair of Wise Craft made this quilt. And her choice of a black and white Day of the Dead toile ground make the primary colored blocks on point … Read More...