Awwww…. I heart trees and pretzels and cucumbers, too! Make this heart tree snack with pretzels and cucumbers HERE at Canadian Family.
Winner of Mother’s our Day giveaway $25 gift card; “Hande made it” ETSY shop
I want to thank Hande of “Hande made it” ETSY shop for giving us the chance to win this $25 gift card to her lovely shop! The winner is lucky #17 Dennis Mullins and I so happy for her and … Read More...
Pyrex Junkie
I always thought my husband was kind of odd because he collects a certain kind of Corelle – Golden Butterfly. They are vintage and cool. I am really glad his taste is not too garish. Then I found out that … Read More...
Sock Book Winner
It was so fun for me to see all the places you would like to travel! I would go pretty much any place that you all suggested, too. Maybe someday I’ll get to go on some yarny adventures…
In the … Read More...
Colored Glass Mason Jar Candle Holders
Free Printable Cake Banner
That is, a free printable birthday cake banner in the style of chalkboard. Cool, huh? Find it HERE at Minted Strawberry.
Candy Sombreros
Not just little sombreros made out of store-bought candy, but teeny tiny cute mini mustaches, too, to top your cupcakes. Tee hee. Make them both HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Free Sewing pattern: Curtain tie backs
Nanny from Nanny Notes 2 U shares a free pattern for making curtain tie backs. Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial.
Note:This blog is no longer available but we were able to find these similar tutorials … Read More...
Beer Tasting – Big Boy Party Ideas
So what do you do when a Man (really just over-sized boys) want to have a party? Well you get some big boy things and add their mates and what you get is a “Man Party”.
This beer tasting idea … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed rice sack tote
Zhenya from Being Zhenya made this summer tote out of a burlap rice sack, with a freebie tote bag serving as the lining. With the lining made from an existing bag, all she needed to do was cut the lining … Read More...
Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder top refashion
The Renegade Seamstress made this off-the-shoulder polka dotted top out of a thrifted skirt. The idea for the refashion emerged when she began removing the waistband from the body of the skirt. The waistband became the top of the shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Lego carrier
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a Lego carrier. It folds like a book, with handles for easy carrying. Inside, you’ll find a large Velcro pocket to hold bricks, smaller pockets to hold Lego figures, and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s drop waist knit skirt
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. . shows how she made this drop waist knit skirt for her little girl. It’s part of an outfit that she calls the Almost Ready For School. Paired with a Peter Pan collar shirt, … Read More...
And the Winners Are……………..
The two winners of the Precious Pop-Ups book are…… Barbara M. and Mel Sparkles!! Congrats! Please respond to the e-mail I sent you and your new book will be on the way.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Cork Pendants
After you’ve finished that wonderful bottle of wine here’s an excellent way to recycle that cork. Cut it into slices, paint and stamp on it for a super cool jewelry pendant. Visit Fiskars for complete directions.
-Heather
Tot Hats Are Everywhere!
Crocheted hats/caps for babes and tots are always popular. They typically work up quickly, are practical, and just add to the overall cuteness factor for the kiddies. I’ve rounded up a few that are especially adorable. The dinosaur hat has … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiders Web quilt block
Sarah of Narcoleptic in a Cupboard shares how to make this pieced pattern block, a Spider Web. This is a good pattern for using up scraps. Get the tutorial.
Thanks to Cindy of Fluffy Sheep Quilting for pointing me … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilt in progress for boy
Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works shares on her blog this and other projects some of her friends are making. This is a work in progress (WIP), a top designed especially to please a boy. LOVE IT! Go HERE to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron tote with patchwork front
Maureen Cracknell made this adorable quilted tote and shares on her blog how to make it. Love the black and blue chevrons! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Rainbow Elephant Notecard
This printable elephant notecard is the second in a series being created over at maddalee. The first was a giraffe. Head over to download them, and then be sure to check back for the rest of the series … Read More...