I’m excited today to share you with some brand new products from Lifestyle Crafts, the Detailz Dies and Shape N’ Tape.
These lovely dies will die cut out the shape and then also emboss the image giving them some … Read More...
14 Desserts that Use Pop Rocks
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown … Read More...
Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book For Knitters
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is her review of … Read More...
Freebie & Tutorial | Matchbox Covers for July 4th
Planning on lighting fireworks or sparklers this year for July 4th? Pretty up your matchboxes with this free printable plus tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect. Get 3 x four designs on one printable sheet and decorate a dozen matchboxes. Click … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Soft Curls -Sock Bun Curls
So I had to join the sock bun curls hype and try it out for myself and I have used it at least once a week since. If you have not already worked it out I am a lazy hair … Read More...
Sundaes and Popcorn Cupcakes
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake… Read More...
Bough Houses – Rob Heard
I admit, I’ve always been fascinated by miniatures and dollhouses. But I would challenge anyone to not be fascinated by Rob Heard‘s Bough Houses. Each one is an intricate sculpture, an imaginary landscape crafted in wood. The scale of … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More...
Meet ShuliDesigns
I’m always asking clayers to send me links to what they’re up to, their shops, their blogs and Shuli took me up on it. Her Etsy shop is a bright and cheery place. The fish, above, is just one … Read More...
Party On Dudes Party On!
Get in the party spirit with this fun “Party on” necklace from sourcherry.co.uk on Folksy.com.
Tisp for marine vinyl appliques
Amy from Positively Splendid makes awesome appliques using marine vinyl. It comes in a wide variety of colors and adds dimension to a project. She shares some of her tips and tricks for making appliques out of the vinyl, including … Read More...
DIY Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet
Make your wedding money stretch with this stunning “Felt Heart Wedding Bouquet” and use any colors you like and you can make smaller bridesmaids Bouquets also, too amazing! Save money for your honeymoon. Find the tutorial with great pictures to … Read More...
Tutorial: Waving flag applique using twisted pleats
Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how to make the twisted pleat detail she used in a 4th of July shirt for her nephew. Made from a striped fabric, it gives … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Star Fudge
It doesn’t get more patriotic than this: Red, white, blue and stars. So sweet. Find the recipe to make red, white and blue star fudge HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s … Read More...
Cross Stitch Footstool
This cross-stitch footstool is one of those products that shows that outside-of-the-box thinking that I just love. What a creative way to showcase our craft. Of course, I would throttle anyone who dared to actually put his or her feet … Read More...
Free Ebook on Sock Knitting
I have completely unofficially declared it to be the Summer of Socks. You can join me in the fun over at About, if you like, or if you’re itching to learn more about sock knitting and get some free … Read More...
5 Healthy, Homemade, Non-Ice Cream Ice Creams
Ice cream is on my desert island foods list. I could eat ice cream every day, and there were times in my life I did. For nine months, I ate ice cream every day. For those with a similar addiction … Read More...
Knit an Easy Farmer’s Market Tote
I don’t know how it is where you live, but the social event of Saturday mornings in my hometown is the farmer’s market. It was even named one of the favorite farmer’s markets in the country last year, which says … Read More...
DIY Photo Lollipops
Wow. Want to look like a super cool and crazy impressive candy maker? Make these photo lollipops. All by yourself. I’m pinning these to my “Must try” board, for sure. Find the instructions to make your own photo lollipops HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s faux romper top with an elasticized waist
Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne created an outfit for their baby niece that looks like a romper but is actually two pieces. Their two-piece “faux romper” is actually a pair of shorts and a matching tank with an elasticized … Read More...