My son is obsessed with Rocket Ships at the moment, however he has decided on a SuperHero Party for some unknown reason. I think his sister who is not interested in rocket ships at all might have something to do … Read More...
DIY – Sensory Obstacle Course For Toddlers
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. This walking obstacle course is filled with sensory objects. If you take a quick look around your house you are sure to find lot’s more ideas too. This would be a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered passport wallet with credit card pockets
This passport case by Elaine from Elaine’s Crafts is proof of how one good sewing idea inspires another. Inspired by the Three Ring Binder Pencil Case by The Cottage Mama, Elaine reworked the dimensions to make a passport wallet in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Diamond Apron
Danielle from Peanut Life Adventures shows how to make her diamond apron. The main piece is a fabric square set on point. At the top, the tip folds over to make a pointed bib. The bottom corner makes a pointed … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchy piecing to lengthen boys jeans
Oh, how I am loving these patchy upcycled jeans for a little boy! The patchy look isn’t all just for fun and games, it’s also a way to extend the legs of a pair of jeans that have grown too … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag with classic purse styling
Kirstin at Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a Coach-inspired diaper bag. She made it for her sister, who wanted a diaper bag that had classic styling and looked more like a purse, but still had all … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear sided fabric buckets
These clear buckets by Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns are just the thing for organizing toys! They’re made to hang from the bottom of a toy table, keeping the buckets right where kids will use them. Velcro … Read More...
Sale at Silhouette!!
From now through Sept. 19th Silhouette is having a 25% off site wide sale on all supplies! Use coupon code: GOSSIP at check out. Please note that this does not apply for the machines, downloads, download cards, gift … Read More...
Tutorial | Sand & Water Effects on Digital Pages
In this detailed step by step tutorial, Stephanie from Bee Tree Studios shows how you can create sand & water effects on digital pages using Photoshop Elements 11. With summer just past in the Northern hemisphere this is timely … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Best Part of Me
Etsy Shop of the Week- JessiVanGundy
This week’s featured Etsy shop is JessiVanGundy. The shop features the work of artist Jessi Van Gundy, who works in hand thrown pottery. Her pieces are beautiful examples of utilitarian pottery–pretty and functional. Her intricate decorations are achieved using the … Read More...
DIY – Animal Place Holders
These adorable place settings or name tags are created using toy animal figures. I love this idea for a country themed farm wedding. If you plan of having a kids sit down style party then these would be adorable for … Read More...
Miniature Polymer Clay Summer Foods
The garden and bbq season is winding down here. I’m pretty sure I picked the last of my cucumbers – we made fabulous pickles – and my carrots were nowhere near that pretty. And probably as small as the adorable … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted vest with a pocket flap
Elisa from Charming Doodle made this reversible quilted vest for her son’s fall wardrobe. Like most boys’ clothing, it’s all about the details with this vest. Leather trim gives it a shot of “cool”, and a flap is a nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Star side pockets
Look at the cool star pockets that Olga from Kid Approved included on a pair of pants she made for her son! The star motif is stitched into the pants with contrast thread, with some of the points worked into … Read More...
Project: Paper Box Calendar
I love this little box calendar! You can stamp different headers for each month or season. Find directions for making one over on the C C Designs blog.
-Heather
Pottery Barn Inspired Felt Halloween Chair Backer DIY
Over at “Infarrantly Creative” Beckie made this darling “Felt Halloween Chair Backer”! She relates; Halloween is such a fun holiday when you have small children. Kids love dressing up; but having a whole holiday dedicated to dressing up and getting … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater and doily sunglass case and win a copy of Zakka Handmades
Today I have a twofer for you. Pop on over to Craftside for a tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglass case out of a wool felted sweater and doily and get yourself in the running for a copy … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed Fall ’13 Collection is Here
This is the time for launching fall collections, and I’ve got a bunch to tell you about in the coming days. First up is Brooklyn Tweed, which brings us a collection inspired by the forest for this fall. the … Read More...
Imaginesque Archive
This post is one from the archives of Imaginesque. They have so many great patterns for hand and counted thread embroidery that they will keep you stitching for months on end. I can just see this one done up in … Read More...
