I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.
Etsy Shop: Stamp Cow
I came across a cute little stamp store on Etsy called Stamp Cow, they have fun bold designs like crowns, ornate frames and scrolls but I personally love all the social media stamps like Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest and more. Click … Read More...
Tutorial | A Paper Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day
Want to gift your mom with a more long-lasting bouquet this Mother’s Day? Make her one from paper! Courtney from creativebug shows you how to make a paper flower bouquet. Apart from the paper crafting supplies you may have on … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make a Mother’s Day Photo Cube
Amy Vowles at All Parenting, shares the steps for making a photo cube as a Mother’s Day Gift. This could be just the thing to use up some of those adorable portraits! Click here to see the tutorial.
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Win the Dremel Lawn and Garden Kit
The Dremel® Lawn & Garden Kit is a comprehensive rotary tool kit, which includes a Dremel 100 Series tool, along with three sharpening attachments and seven accessories for lawn and garden needs.
And you can win one of your … Read More...
Glass Speakers from Instructables
Here’s a different kind of DIY with glass. Today it’s about speakers. Yeah, speakers, for your stereo. They’re pretty cool looking. And appears fairly simple to make. The creator of this DIY is by Randolfo and it’s brought to you … Read More...
Polymer Clay Challenges
Clay related things to participate in:
- If you make clay beads and jewellery from them consider entering the monthly Art Bead Scene challenge and blog hop
- PCC’s challenge for May has two themes to pick from: Flowers or Bracelets. You
Inspiration: Robin Atkins
This bit of bead embroidery made me gasp a little. Its creator, bead-embroidery goddess Robin Atkins, says,
… Read More...Getting back to bead embroidery definitely makes me happy, although this piece really isn’t about being happy. It’s my Bead Journal Project
Tutorials in small bites
Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,
… Read More...The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you’re not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but
They’re heeeeeeeere
Olisa of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher saw that artist Amy Sheridan produced two different stitched interpretations of this classic scene from Poltergeist, so she had to ask why. See the answer (and both works) at Olisa’s blog post.
Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More...
How to label floss bobbins
One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right … Read More...
Win a US$100 gift certificate to Urban Threads!
Heads-up! There’s an awesome new embroidery contest at Urban Threads! Their e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Each machine embroidery design on Urban Threads comes with a list of the colors we used to stitch it out. While we’re happy to provide ’em,
“Try it Tuesdays – Felt Scrappy Multi-Media Centerpieces”
Jen is a very busy stay at home mom of 3 little kids who hosts a blog called “foot prints”! Jen has created this delightful center piece using a {little of this and that} and making a conversation piece for … Read More...
Printable Candle Wrap for Teachers
A good teacher gift can be hard to find, but Jill at Create Craft Love whipped up this printable candle wrap with a great quote for teacher on it. Grab the printable at her site and you’ll be all set … Read More...
How to make a recycled cherry tree decoration
This is so pretty! Pop on over to the blog Rachael Rabbit for the tutorial on how to make a recycled tissue paper cherry blossom decoration.
Need pink tissue paper to create this project? Check these bulk packs out.… Read More...
Summery Floating Candles
Nest of Posies whipped up these beautiful floating candle holders with citrus fruit and fragrant herbs suspended in them. These would be the perfect addition to any summer tablescape.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fringe sleeve t-shirt
Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make a fringe sleeve t-shirt. The look is inspired by a similar shirt from Free People. No sewing is required to make it. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Winner, winner! Adventures in Pompom Land
The winner of our giveaway last week for a copy of Adventures in Pompom Land PLUS a materials kit to make the cute little bluebird shown on the cover goes to….
….commenter #23, Amanda, who said:
I loved making traditional … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Social Dress for little girls
Lisa K. from Sweet Banana & Sam shares a free pattern for making her Summer Social Dress for little girls. It’s a sundress with a cuff across the top and buttons down the bodice. Make it as a dress, or … Read More...