Beth at HungryHappenings has created this beautifully carved birthday cake using some ideas from a DVD by Nita Gill (expert carver).
Go to her post on this carving where she is also hosting a giveaway: Carved Watermelon Cake.
How to make a recycled yardstick box
Rulers are so pretty and they make a great element to create with. Over at the blog Lovely Little Life there are easy directions on how to make this recycled yardstick desk organizer box.
Natasha Molatkova PaperGraphic – All Things Paper
Natasha Molatkova is taking quilling to new places. The Russian born artist uses cardstock instead of traditional quilling paper and gluing the entire edge for precision. Her works have transcended the normal markets for quilled artwork, appearing on the covers … Read More...
The Healthy Yogurt
A clever idea to create a healthy snack for the whole family. Sarah at thebeautydepartment creates this healthy yogurt with blueberries, nectarines and a whole lot of yummy goodness.
Go get this recipe: Natural Healthy Yogurt.
Style Me Quick – Braid Waves
Lesson Plans – 15 Books And Craft Ideas
A Crafty Crow Shares her bloggers round-up of books with matching crafts. The perfect addition to your homeschooling or summer activities list. Visit the Crafty Crow for the list of tutorials to go with each book title above. You could … Read More...
Divorce Parties – What Do You Think?
Picture this – your best friend has just gotten out of a terrible (probably depressing) marriage and she wants to celebrate. Would you go? Would you want to celebrate the downfall of her marriage? Or would you see it as … Read More...
Knitty First Fall Surprises are Here
It has been a really weird year weather-wise in most of the United States, and maybe other places, too. Here in Arkansas we had snow in May, a pretty mild June and now we’re getting a lot more rain than … Read More...
DIY Unicorn Cookies
Linda of BubbleandSweet has this DIY tutorial for pretty unicorn cookies with flowing pink ombre hair.
It is absolutely amazing. Not only is the end result spectacular, she has done a great job explaining all the steps.
Get her recipe … Read More...
Check out the New Harry Potter Knits Magazine
I haven’t seen it in person yet, but I’m kind of in love with The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits
, a special issue from Interweave. It’s out now in a digital version and will be available for shipping (sorry, this … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a narrow facing to hem a curved edge
Trying to put a smooth hem on a curved edge can be difficult. A standard double fold hem rarely works, as a curved piece is longer at the edge than at the stitch line. Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh daycare pouch to hold a change of clothes
Marni from Haberdashery Fun made this mesh zippered pouch to carry an extra change of clothes to her son’s daycare, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a vast improvement over the large plastic baggie that … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Shirred sundress with bow
Emma from Crafty Couple shows how to make this shirred sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back. The stretchy bodice and tie straps mean that this dress can grow with your child. She can wear it … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl sunglasses case, no sewing required
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she made this clear vinyl sunglass case. There’s no sewing required. Instead of stitches, she uses clear raffia to lace the case together. The look is fresh and fun. You can buy colorful vinyl … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Perfectly distressed cut off jeans
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make a pair of distressed cut off jeans. She used white jeans for a look that’s surprisingly dressy for cut offs. And if you’ve wondered how the jeans you spend too much money on … Read More...
Technique: Color Paper Flowers with Markers
Since getting some Spectrum Noir alcohol markers for Christmas (and continuing to buy many more since :)) they’re quickly becoming one of my favorite coloring mediums. There perfect for coloring in stamped images but they can also add color to … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Megan’s Star
Dolls and dots take the spotlight in this adorable quilt block made by Tonya of The Crafty Mummy. It’s this month’s block for the Modern QAL at And Sew We Craft. Tonya admits she put off this assignment … Read More...
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters
If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a companion book to her other … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Washi Tape Notebooks and Pencils
Just in time for Back-t0-Schoool, Lia Griffith shows how you can snazz up your notebooks and pencils with washi tape. Or if like me you still have a month of vacation left, use it for jotting down journaling notes … Read More...
Show & Tell | Project Life Disney Album
Stephanie from Bee Tree Studios used a digital product called Project Mouse, to create her Project Life Styled Disney album, documenting a recent trip to The Magic Kingdom. In this post she showcases a two page spread. Click here… Read More...