I’m sure the name Craftsman rings a bell–if not, you probably haven’t been in the power tools section of a store lately. But you may not have heard about what Craftsman has been doing lately, a wonderful thing the call … Read More...
New in Clay
Usually I sneak my mosaic in earlier in the week but I’ve had a heckuva cold and got all mixed up this week – so here’s a little of what’s showing up in polymer clay:
Tutorial: Add bra strap carriers to a top or dress
Maybe it’s because my bras are more functional than pretty, but I cant stand it when my bra strap peeks out at the shoulders! Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how to add a bra stap carrier to keep that from … Read More...
Q-Tip Painting
Sometimes little hands need a more simple way of painting. This Q-Tip painting technique is great for little ones to make masterpieces! You can find the tutorial over at Mom Mart.
Buttoned Up Bird Houses {Kid Craft}
We love to have birds around our house, but the squirrels are always coming onto our little bird feeders. Perhaps these birdhouses are just the ticket to keep the birds around! You can find this adorable button birdhouse tutorial over … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a Mondrian inspired design on fabric
Head over to I Love To Create to find out how to make a Mondrian inspired design on fabric using fabric paint and masking tape. They used it to upholster a straight back chair, but you could use it for … Read More...
Pinwheel Bouquet Craft
Here is a great craft your kids can help out with and give to mom for Mother’s Day! Head over to Lynn + Lou for the tutorial.
Foam Mermaid Puppets + More Foam Crafts
I love the idea of imagination stations around the house as described in this post! Here, she shows a wonderful way to use foam sheets to make these adorable mermaid puppets! Head over to How Does She to get the … Read More...
Half Beaded Bracelet Tutorial
I like the idea of combining beads and chain in jewelry making. Amy from One Artsy Mama did just that with this pretty bracelet. She describes it as a chic half-beaded bracelet using fun iridescent red beads! Take a look … Read More...
DIY: CP Rosa Rugosa Soap
Soap from rose petals…what could be more wonderful? And this cold process soap recipe, from The Nerdy Farm Wife, is also palm oil free. Find all the details here.
Wire for armatures for doll making and other sculptures
Edwina of “doll street dreamers” is sharing some interesting new ideas about what type of wire to use for armatures whether you are using it for felting, doll making or Papier–mâché. Go over to “doll street dreamers” … Read More...
Yellow + Gray Wedding
So many DIY details to love in this pretty yellow and gray wedding featured at DIY Bride! I love the gorgeous cake and the framed name favors, but there’s much more inspiration to swoon over! Check it all out … Read More...
Winners of the Chic Maker Kit Giveaway
The three winners of the Chic Maker Kit Giveaway were chosen at random and notified today! Thank you to Chic Maker for providing these awesome kits to our winners. Thank you to each and every one of you who participated … Read More...
Chevron Cake Tutorial
I think chevron is one of those pattern rages that should be a rage. It’s just plain interesting to look at. I expect its hotness won’t cool down any time soon. Find a great tutorial for decorating a cake in … Read More...
Modern DIY Votives
Head on over to Paper & Stitch to get your hands on instructions for making these uber-modern tea light holders.
Craftsy Launches Pattern Browser App
As its first foray into mobile browsing, Craftsy announced today that it has launched a free app for the iPhone that will allow users to browse — but not buy — knit and crochet patterns.
So far the app is … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt. It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store. (Use a shirt at least one size too big … Read More...
Pencil Cookies for Teacher Appreciation with Free Printable
There’s still another day for teacher appreciation week! Or, bookmark these for the end of the school year. I made packages of pencil cookies for the staff at my daughter’s charter school. And I even made up this handy dandy … Read More...
Babybel Tulip Bouquet
I never knew the marvels of Babybel cheese and its possibilities for food art until I met Cute Food for Kids. Make these darling Babybel tulips for Mother’s Day, and find links to 30 more edible food ideas HERE … Read More...
Fabulous Line Up of Classes at Pacific Art Glass
For those of you in the Southern California area check out the current line up of glasses at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. Roger Thomas and Patty Gray and Michael Dupille and all the way from Italy, Lucio Babucco. And … Read More...
