Do you have any of these lying around in your stash? Michelle from the October Afternoon Design Team shows how you can upcycle the label negatives to uses as stencils in your designs. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Printable Template for an Envelope Photo Mailer
Lisa from little monster thinks that even with all our technology there is still a place for sending actual photographs to friends and family. I totally agree! And to help you she designed this free printable template for a … Read More...
Little Monster Party Theme
Hostess with the mostess is showing off an adorable “Little Monster” Party.
VENDOR CREDITS: – Party Styling: Karen Ayars – Photography: RBK Fotografia – Printables: Hazel Illustrations – Photo Booth Printable: JW Illustrations – Cake, cakepops, cupcake and candy apples: … Read More...
Tutorial: Black and Gold Feather Bracelet
Melanie of Artzy Creations sent in her tutorial for her fancy looking bracelet and it’s a twofer – there’s an accompanying earrings tutorial as well! The tutorial describes how to make a nifty feather bead as well as fairly unusual … Read More...
Paper Flowers {Free Printable}
Spring is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a flower craft! You can find this free printable paper flower over at Krokotak.
Earth Day Crayons and Play Dough
How amazing are these little earth crayons! They are so vibrant and would make the perfect little gift for kids in my daughter’s preschool class on Earth Day! You can find this amazing tutorial over at The Gunny Sack.
Musical Instruments for Kids
We are a very musical family. My husband plays guitar and I love to sing. Apparently it is rubbing off on our children as they all have taken an interest in having family music nights where we all sit around … Read More...
Knight’s Shield {Kid Craft}
A knight’s shield can really up the imaginative play of any child! If you have been wanting to make a creative play craft for your child, check out this knight’s shield over at seven thirty three.
Nature Crafts : Rain Painting {Earth Day Craft}
I love the idea of actually using nature in a craft to teach your children about Earth Day! This is a great idea that uses the rain to create art! You can find the tutorial at Simple Analogy.
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
Spring is finally here, and the Midwest is shedding its cold, snowy blanket. The tulips are starting to peek through the soil and the snow has finally melted away. As we look forward to the warmer months ahead, it’s natural … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s blazer, plus a sew-along
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer. Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work. And if you can wear a size small, … Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated cotton pocket bib
Amber from JRox Designs posts at Craftaholics Anonymous with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pocket bib. It’s made from laminated cotton so it wipes clean easily. The pattern comes in two sizes – a smaller one for … Read More...
Party Planning – Seating
The uniformity of this seating just squeals to my OCD tendencies. Renting your seats for a party big or small can add a little style to your party. I have been to lots of parties where first there was not … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Recycled Materials
Renee at Bolton House shares how to make some interesting stamped backgrounds for Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) using various materials like bubble wrap (very cool!) for a fun ATC accordion booklet.
-Heather
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More...
Food Art on a Plate
I need to share with you my new favorite artist. Food artist. Her plates are simply stunning. Shown are the Three Little Pigs, but you must see her collections HERE at Oh I see Red!.
Blackwork Motif
I really enjoy blackwork style embroidery and over at Imaginesque, you can find all sorts of blackwork motifs to stitch up and enjoy. There are all sorts of hand embroidery motifs posted there to so if you enjoy that sort … Read More...
Fiber Factor Contestants Named
A while back I told you about the Fiber Factor, a knitting design competition that will pit 12 designers against each other and the clock for a chance at a trip to Germany for the big winner.
The contestants… Read More...
How to make a recycled book Kindle cover
I love when new technology meets old technology. That’s just what this is. See how to make a recycled book cover for your Kindle over at the blog Mama Fish.
Tip: Plastic ruler as a pinning tool
Jennifer from Workroom Social shows how she uses a plastic ruler as a pinning tool when she’s got two (or more) layers of fabric and she only wants the pin to go through the top layer. Go to her blog … Read More...