A beautiful dessert table makes a lovely focal point for a bridal shower or wedding. Display your wedding treats in style with these 5 easy ideas for custom cupcake stands!
The House of Smiths shares a tutorial for stenciled stands … Read More...
Party Ideas – Neon
Neon is just one of those colors I can’t wear. It’s also one of those things that entice me in, a little like a moth to a flame. With a Neon party you can surround yourself with Neon colors without … Read More...
Join a Summer Sweater Knitalong
I do love a good knitalong, though I have to admit that usually I’m really excited about them at the beginning and then end up either not finishing the project or never posting that I did finish the project. So … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a boy’s dressy vest
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a boy’s dressy vest. The one she shows in her post was part of her son’s Easter outfit earlier this year. You could make one for church wear, or … Read More...
Submit Your Winter Accessories for a Chance at a Design Contract
Here’s a really fun competition you might be interested in getting in on if you’re a designer. Uncommon Goods, which is a really awesome online/catalog store featuring handmade, sustainable and otherwise really good items, is looking for some new, … Read More...
Winner of our Craft Gossip Felting Giveaway, Zakka Handmades
Our winner is lucky #37 Brekke will be receiving this awesome book and I hope she shares something she makes from it. I will be emailing her for her full name and shipping address. Congratulations Brekke! I will be posting … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace covered shorts
The Lonely Walnut made these lovely lace shorts for herself. The white lace and lavender underlayer are so light and airy! She used a basic shorts pattern, adding strips of lace before sewing them up. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Add elastic ankle straps to a pair of flip flops
Flip flops are my daughter’s footwear of choice this summer. I cringe every time I see her running down the driveway in them. I’m just waiting for them to flop off of her feet mid stride and cause a skinned … Read More...
Tutorial: Open back apron top, no layering required
Cassie Cakes shows how to make an apron top. It’s an open back top perfect for summertime wear! It’s gathered under the bust like a baby doll top, Even though the bottom is left open at the back, the bodice … Read More...
Tip: Lighten Up with Gesso
Do you have a pattern paper that you like but maybe it’s too bright for your project? Try adding Gesso on top for a soft white washed look. For more on this tip visit the There She Goes blog.… Read More...
Crochet Bike Seat Cover
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I … Read More...
Freebie | Rain & Roses Printable Patterned Papers
This set of free printable papers is perfect for the weather we’re having this summer! I love Nash’s description of how she was inspired by nature to create this set papers she calls Rain & Roses. Print some out … Read More...
Polymer Clay Round Ups
Check out what’s going on around the polymer clay blogosphere:
- There’s a giveaway for a beginner’s e-book at feltingandfiber. Check it out!
- Help PCC out and vote in the July challenge
- Considering entering your piece in the Art Bead
Applique Sarah’s way
Heather of Quilt or Stitch talks about her new-found love for applique after taking a Sarah Fielke class on Craftsy. The piece you see here, she plans to turn into a throw pillow. I’m digging the striped flower stems, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Grocery bag holder and disepnser
Leah at Phat Quarters show how to make a grocery bag holder and dispenser. The plastic bags are easily inserted into the top of the bag. Then, when you need to grab a bag, a drawstring hole at the bottom … Read More...
Beachy Chevron Candles (and a giveaway alert!)
Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage made these beachy candles with glass paint, dollar store candle holders, and cut vinyl. I love the various shades of blue and green and the trendy chevron design. Bonus: she’s hosting a giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Mouse pincushion
Amy from Amy’s Crafty Shenanigans shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how to make a mouse pincushion. The small pincushion will hold enough pins and needles for a small project. His body is from a 6″ square … Read More...
Party Ideas – Monster Truck
This Monster Truck party is amazing! The food is creatively presented to fit the theme. I am sure quite a few men would also love this party theme and it could easily be adapted for an adults themed party.
DIY- Despicable Me Nails
I apologize now if you’re not into the whole Despicable Me Minion craze (like me). In fact I probably wouldn’t even blog about them if they just weren’t so darn cute. I am such a sucker for cuteness.
If you … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute fabric strap flip flops
My daughter’s footwear of choice this summer is flip flops. She can’t get enough of them. If it were up to her, she’d wear them everywhere. About A Mom shows how you can make over a basic pair of flip … Read More...