This post brings back sad memories.
The sound of my drink fountain smashing to the floor as my husband picked it up to throw water on two tweens who had him under attack in a water fight.
The only thing … Read More...
Tutorial | Photographing Sparklers
Got sparklers for July 4th? Then you need this tutorial on taking photographs of them. Along with the sparklers you will need a camera with a manual setting, a tripod, flashlight, and some adult assistants – this isn’t one for … Read More...
Water Balloon Ice Blocks
Sometimes the best party ideas are actually the simplest. I am not sure how everyone feels about using a kids toy (water bomb balloons) and vodka in the same bowl, but I think it sits OK with me. Asubtlerevelry.com … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Urban Cheesecraft
This weeks featured Etsy shop is Urban Cheesecraft. Urban Cheesecraft doesn’t sell a final product, but rather everything you need to make your own cheese. Entrepreneur and owner, Claudia Lucero started making cheese kits as a way to pay … Read More...
OMG! Paint Chip Flag For 4th Of July
How creative is this!
Jenn of EndlesslyInspired created this paint chip flag for 4th of July and I must say, it is one extraordinary piece of art!
It looks a lot of work, but with kids helping, I am pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Canada Day Flag
These are the crooked little flags I made one of the first times I made little Canada flag beads for Canada Day (July 1st! Happy Canada Day fellow Canadians!). This year I wrote up the instructions so you can give … Read More...
DIY Beads and Knots Friendship Bracelet
These friendship bracelets are similar to tutorials I have featured in posts over the past few weeks. However these friendship bracelets have a neat twist to them. In this tutorial Carol shows how some bead and knots can dress up … Read More...
Happy Canada Day Eh! stamp quilt
Michèle-Renée of Quilt Matters made this quilted stamp to celebrate Canada Day (today). It’s part of the Stamp On It blog hop at Sew We Quilt. Go HERE to see more photos of her quilt, two beside the Rideau … Read More...
Free Macrame Bracelet Tutorial
Isn’t this bracelet lovely? Vicky Lorenzi, a macramé artist, features a free tutorial on her website Knots and Sparklez that will teach you how to make a beautiful Macramé Bangle Bracelet. Vicky explains that macramé “is an ancient art … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Lavender, Gold, & Silver
Here’s a snippet of a gorgeous mood board at The Perfect Palette with shimmering shades of lavender, gold, and silver. This is such an elegant palette, and I love the statement necklace included in the full board. See it here… Read More...
Hearts and Hands gift quilt
Quilts have aesthetic value certainly, but my favorite quilts are the ones made and given for a special reason. Lori’s (Humble Quilts) sweet quilting friends made her this traditional hands and hearts quilt during a rough patch in … Read More...
A Jewelry Making Tip Using Sequins
I have found myself making a lot of earrings lately. They are easy to make and it does not take a lot of time to make one pair. I can usually make several pairs in an hour. It is a … Read More...
Quilt pattern: Red Hot Tuesday
This is a steamy new quilt and pattern, Red Hot Tuesday, made by Sue Cody for Dragonfly Studio. Visit Material Obsession where you can buy the pattern to make your own version of this quilt. A big thank you goes … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – Week 3
I found this stunning mini quilt photographed by Ellyn at Ellyn’s Place. All of her photos have a crisp quality to them, but this one stands out. Visit her blog to see this and many more of her fun … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Shabby Chic Crochet
The crochet details in this pretty blush wedding board will steal your heart! I love the soft colors and the vintage feel of the crochet elements. Read all about it at Burnett’s Boards.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor … Read More...
Berry Ice Cream Napoleon – Fourth Of July Dessert
A quick but artistic dessert from Woman’s Day. This star spangled banner inspired creation is simple to make and could be made ahead by cutting out pastry and re-freezing. I am tempted to say this could be for breakfast … Read More...
Three pattern drafting gadgets on my wish list
Melissa from Fehr Trade shows a handful of pattern drafting toys – ahem, tools – that I’m absolutely drooling over. She shows off her Seam Allowance Guide magnets for the side of your scissors. She also shows what she calls … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple skirt in just 15 minutes
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a new skirt for yourself – in just 15 minutes. The skirt is made from a rectangle of fabric sewn on to a simple elastic waistband. It doesn’t get much … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh side beach tote
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a mesh side beach tote. It’s big enough to hold towels and toys, and the mesh sides help keep sand from piling up inside the bag. She used a large quilt block … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Beach Brights
I’m loving the riot of bright colors in this beachside wedding inspiration board featured at b.loved weddings! Get all the details and a free download of that colorful cutlery tag in the upper right corner by visiting this link… Read More...