Have a wonderful Easter!!
-Heather
(card made by me using Character Constructions stamp colored with Prisma Colored Pencils )
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Have a wonderful Easter!!
-Heather
(card made by me using Character Constructions stamp colored with Prisma Colored Pencils )
by Mardi Robyn
Designer Mandy chose one word for the year 2013. Her Word was “Joy,” she created a one word pendant to remind her of her chosen word. Read the tutorial she posted on her blog and learn how to create your … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
kimbo hosts “A girl and A glue gun” and has this fun “Felt Activity Mat” and the kids can help make this wonderful projects. Kimbo always wanted to make something big with her hot glue and she came up with … Read More...
I love the romantic look of this handmade accordion book, reminds me of Jane Austen! Alexandra from Art Scrap and More created this beautiful book using paper, stamps, fabric and a few embellishments. What a lovely way to display photos!… Read More...
These green beans made from fruit chews and rice cereal treats meat loaf look awfully realistic. Almost too realistic. It’d be quite the rude awakening to get a sweet mouthful from these. Make the green beans from candy HERE and … Read More...
Have you seen Craft Ladies yet? If not, let me tell you a little about it. It’s a web series that follows the crafting adventures of two dedicated would-be crafters who aren’t as good at it as they might hope. … Read More...
Gasp! My new favoritest Easter eggs ever. Make your own sprinkle Easter eggs HERE at Studio DIY.
by Anne Weaver
Marissa from Rae Gun shows how she made this throw pillow with a framed image inspired by a favorite book. The “frame” is made from a striped fabric, with ribbon trim and lace peeking out the edges. The mitered corners … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Joy from How Joyful shows how she fixed up a pair of hand-me-down Ugg boots. I’m loving the colorful new look she gave them! The seams around the toe were ripped, so she glued them shut. Then, she covered the … Read More...
But not just any Easter egg cookies. Easter egg cookies in a three dimensional Easter egg shape. Now that’s something new. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Cupcake Project.
by Anne Weaver
Gina Michele shows how to make a designer-inspired twist back t-shirt out of a basic tee. It’s mostly a cut-and-twist operation, with a little bit of hand sewing at the end to tack it together. For nonsewers, you can choose … Read More...
Would you like to start making art journal pages or collages but your finding staring at the blank page is just too intimidating? Where do you start? Renee Bolton shares a terrific post on her blog with a step by … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I love it when I find a way to combine crochet with upcycling things I already have on hand or can come by inexpensively or free. I found this blog that has some fresh ideas for including crochet. In … Read More...
We’re already sen some rainbow Easter eggs. How about some two-toned ones? Make these double dipped eggs HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait (Instructions in English, too). Perhaps something colorful to do with your after-Easter collection of eggs?
Light is an essential part of any painting, but how about creating entire works of art out of just lights? Far beyond your average holiday display of lights are the light artists like Bruce Munro, whose exhibition Light will be … Read More...
Amy Christie posted this cute tutorial for stamped egg shaped place cards. It’s sweet and simple so you could totally do it in time for Easter. I’d probably make the little holder out of clay too, using the same … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
It fascinates me that something as basic as a safety-pin can set the stage for a trendy fashion accessory that is versatile enough to wear with almost any outfit. I now know what to do with my stash of safety … Read More...
Now this is a clever idea that extends beyond Easter. I’ve already bookmarked as a must-try baking trick. Make origami bunnies from parchment, fill with cake batter and bake. Love it! Find the how-tos HERE at Testado, Provado e Aprovado!… Read More...
Purchasing different aspects of a kids train set can be super expensive, and sometimes they even fall apart way too soon. Here is a great way to re-use a cardboard box and create your own train tunnel. There is something … Read More...
Recently, I have been looking for ways to teach my younger sons letters and numbers. This rock number idea is perfect for that! Rocks are amazing to children..why not make good use of them?! You can find the how to … Read More...