Cro-chat? A poor attempt to combine French and English. Crochet (also French I imagine) and chat (cat in French). No, we’re not crocheting a cat. But, if you have a cat as pretty as Milo, you’ll want to crochet … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Stationery
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Tile Embellishments
Gabrielle has a complete how-to for a great scrapbooking page including the nifty polymer clay tile embellishments. The embellishments would make great tile pendants or beads. I like just how mixed the media is on her scrapbooking page.
The tutorial … Read More...
Real Parties – Cats And Dogs
I came across this Cats & Dogs Themed party by Myjuicecup.com and really wanted to share it with you. What makes it so special? It’s unique but covers such a common theme. Most kids have pretended to be a dog … Read More...
Tutorial: Making buttonholes using the automatic buttonhole feature on your machine
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine using an automatic buttonhole feature that you’ll find on most newer sewing machines. The machine will sew the buttonhole for you, but you’ll need to use … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl sewing notion caddy
This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Jewel embellished tank top
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make your own tank top with a jewel embellished neck line. The style is a perfect mix of casual and dressy. The knit fabric and tank top silhouette are comfortable and … Read More...
Project: Life is a Journey Card
Nicole Magourik has a video tutorial on her blog for making this fun card (perfect for someone heading off to college), including how to get that trendy chalkboard look on the background, click here to watch.
-Heather
Doctor Who Heels – Doodle Craft
Doctor Who fans, stop what you are doing right now and head to Doodle Craft to check out these fabulous mismatched Doctor Who heels! My Tardis loving heart jumped for joy when I saw these. How fabulous is that … Read More...
Mosaic Mermaids Adorn Los Angeles Gas Station
I know this story reported on by the eastsider web site, is a bit Los Angeles centric but the fact that a gas station owner has decorated his station so beautifully with mosaic art needs to be shared. Let’s … Read More...
Easy Pieces, Multiple Sizes
Ann Budd just released a little pattern book with Quince & Co. called Five Easy Pieces. It includes five patterns — one each for a hat, scarf, mittens, gloves and socks — with instructions for how to work them in … Read More...
Elegant Embroidery Flower Pattern
Mary Corbett from Needle N Thread has added a new free hand embroidery pattern she is calling Exuberant Flower. I think it is definitely exuberant but it is also elegant. She adapted the pattern from a design found in an … Read More...
Iconic Design
Sew Simple Dress has been posting a series of free patterns inspired by fashion drawings and the latest one is inspired by a fashion icon. This chart would be great for movie buffs and fashion mavens alike. Stitch it up … Read More...
Cool Paper Mache Confetti Bowl
I have seen this for the first time – but it has been around since early this year. Carolyn from CarolynsHomework has created this beautiful paper mache bowl – made out of scraps of paper!
As she says – it’s … Read More...
Lucky Star Art Camp
If you are looking for a fun crafty getaway check out
Lucky Star Art Camp
Beach Themed Cupcakes With Edible Wrappings
A must have for the next beach themed birthday party (or hey – for any beach themed party) these cupcakes from Hungry Happenings are a delight! Not only do they look good – they are wrapped with edible cupcake wrappers!… Read More...
Dinosaur Activities
My little boy is obsessed with Dinosaurs and apart from a Diorama and a few art projects we haven’t really created anything else. I am dying to try the fossil prints and some fossil cookies for him to eat too. … Read More...
DIY 3D Coat Rack
At first glance, you look at the picture and are convinced that the coat rack is indeed 3D. Look closer and you will realize that you have been fooled!
This is a brilliant piece of DIY. Not only is it … Read More...
It’s a Small World Cupcakes
Eva from MakeMeMyCake has made these cupcakes based on the It’s a small world ride at every Disneyland.
This ride is our favorite ride each time we go to Disneyland. The kids just can’t seem to get enough.
And now, … Read More...
How to upcycle a duvet cover with fabric paint
Do you like working on a large scale? Bed spreads make a great surface to work large. Pop on over to the blog The Sewing Rabbit to see how to upcycle a duvet cover with some fabric paint. Oh … Read More...
