I have always loved KnitScene magazine because it has really cute but relatively easy projects, which is well-suited to my buys mom lifestyle.
What wasn’t well-suited to that lifestyle was the fact that I had to remember to go to … Read More...
Licorice Flag Favors for the 4th of July
Remember this roundup for 4th of July treats made from store-bought candy? Well, here’s a little PS for you. Turn licorice flags into cute as can be party favors. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
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Game of Thrones Cupcakes
I hear all these great things about how addictive the show Game of Thrones is. But I don’t get HBO, so now I’ll have to wait a million years until Netflix lets me watch it instantly. And these crazy cupcakes … Read More...
Felt Vegetable Garden Quiet book Template & Tutorial
This is so darling for a youngster to play with at home or take along on a car trip. Bethany at Whistle and Ivy has templates and a complete tutorial for you to recreate her project! This one is her … Read More...
Bloktagon Candles!
Homemade Modern has a tutorial and several printable templates for creating your own set of the gorgeous bloktagon candles pictured above. All you need to do is print and assemble the template(s) you like, and fill them with wax. No … Read More...
Stripey Fishes Applique Project
Over at Bustle and Sew, Helen has added a Stripey Fishes applique pattern that is free with sign-up to her newsletter. It is a lovely pattern so if you aren’t already a member of her newsletter list, be sure to … Read More...
Drilling Glass for a Sea Glass Pendant
Drilling glass is one of those things that has some people mystified. If you try to do it without any instruction you may not realize that water is the most important component in the procedure. That and a diamond bit. … Read More...
Toasty Cross Stitch Pattern
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not has a talent for taking the everyday items of life and making cute little cross stitch patterns from them. In this case, she took toast and whipped it up into a sweet little chart … Read More...
Decorated Brownies
I think the brownie is ignored way too often as a canvas for decorating. In my years here, I’ve posted on surprisingly few spruced up brownies. Let’s change that, shall we? Especially when it’s so easy just to add stripes? … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own piping in 4 easy steps
I love the look of piping peeking out at a seam, but the selection of premade piping is just so limited. If the handful of basic solid colors doesn’t match your project, you’re out of luck. Heather from The Sewing … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Color Block Patriot Dress for little girls
Melanie from The Crafty Cupobard shows how to make a color blocked tunic dress. I’m loving the curved bodice! She made a pair of matching dresses for her daughters and used a red, white, and blue palette to make them … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Reversible Knit Knot Shorts
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how to make her Reversible Knit Knot Shorts. They’re knit shorts with knots at the side and, like the name suggests, they’re reversible. You’ll need your favorite shorts pattern – she’ll show how to adapt … Read More...
Sprinkles Will Fly! Cupcake Couture Blog Party for the 4th, with a Big Giveaway
I’m compelled to share with you this 4th of July cupcake greatness, the Sprinkles Will Fly Cupcake Couture party hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com, Each blog dressed up their 4th of … Read More...
Patriotic Cereal Treat Pops
I’m picturing the jillions of kids who would adore these. Cereal treats on the inside, swirly candy coating on the outside. And the stick. July 4 perfection. Make patriotic pops HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Tutorial: Pleated tote with a secret pocket
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make her Waterfront Park Pleated Tote. It’s a roomy tote with riveted leather handles and a secret pocket tucked in the seam between the bag top and the bag body. Secret pocket, … Read More...
Star Votive Holders with Cement
Learn how to use cement and a star shaped vessel to create these fun and festive star votive holders for the 4th. There’s a step by step tutorial and plenty of pictures over at Henry Happened — How to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Use bias strips instead bias tape to finish your edges
Palak from Make It Handmade writes about what she calls The Great Bias Tape Conspiracy. Specifically, that you don’t need bias tape per se for many projects that call for it. Rather, you can use bias strips, which are waaaay … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Nails
Ok, I admit I’m not a girl who paints her finger nails, I work with my hand so much I think the polish would last a couple of hours before I’d have permanent stamping ink or acrylic paint all over … Read More...
E-A-T Toast cozy + pattern
Lindsey of LRstitched made this cozy for the Patchwork Please quilt along. She adapted it to her own tastes, bread and butter! She talks about the project here, and even provides a toast applique pattern you can use to … Read More...