You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.
Technique: Pearlized Painting
The Serendipitous Stamper has a pretty technique to share, using Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink and Memento markers to achieve a pearlized look on paper. I love the great little shimmer it gives!
-Heather
A New Shawl
I love the shape of this pattern, designed by a French crocheter, Sophie, and sold under her name Sophie Gelfie. It’s called the Marina Shawl. The pattern is not free, but I believe we should be willing to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched hexie necklace
Ever wonder what to do with leftover hexies? Mollie of Wild Olive made this one into an adorable necklace. Totally love how she finished it with the blue stitching around the perimeter. Find out how to make it, get the … Read More...
State Map Art Tutorial – Barks Blog
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting and don’t know where to start, Jaime of Barks Blog has an excellent video tutorial that walks you through creating these pretty state map art prints. Jaime breaks everything … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden Flower Pendant
Sculpey (thanks to contributor Wilda Kemp) has a great pendant project – the hidden flower pendant. It covers how to create a domed pendant with a recessed flower in it which is a neat look. I think this would … Read More...
Dinner Party Seating – Where Should You Sit?
Dinner parties can be life changing. You might learn something you didn’t know about yourself or the world. You might find your true love or you might get stuck to a complete idiot for 3 hours wishing the floor would … Read More...
Tutorial: Nerf gun ammo belt
Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute.
[via Someday Crafts]
[photo from On a Sewing Streak]
Two-humped Camel
I have been playing a game that is set in the desert, so when I saw this camel cross stitch chart, I though, how apropos! This two-humped camel is a simple outline design that will be fun to stitch. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add color and design to a plain skirt using fabric dye and markers
Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color … Read More...
DIY Lacey Crocheted Hoop Earrings
Aren’t these earrings lovely? I think so! I like crochet jewelry. I do not know how to crochet but, my Mama does. I have a stash of hoop earrings waiting to be used, and my Mama has the yarn, I … Read More...
DIY Travel Candle
For the Makers has a super gorgeous tutorial for how to DIY a travel candle. It’s a fun and easy project and the photos of the finished project make you want to pack a bag (and your recently DIY’d travel … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic ruffled throw pillow
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all … Read More...
BH&G Best Pincushions Patterns
Mom will love one of Better Homes and gardens pincushions for a Mother’s Day gift. I have pictures 6 out of the 23 darling pincushions that they have patterns and instructions for and you can look through the others for … Read More...
DIY: 25 Beauty Gifts for Mom
Love this! Stephanie at Henry Happened has pulled together 25 rocking tutorials to make everything from scrubs to soap to lip balm, tub tea and more. Make this Mother’s Day all about DIY beauty. Find these 25 tutorials here (scroll … Read More...
DIY: Cucumber Honey Skin Toner
The color…and the smell — two of my favorite scents together. Jillee from One Good Thing whipped up some cucumber honey toner and says it is just the perfect thing after being in the sun. Find it here (as well … Read More...
How to make recycled paint chip and business card mini notepads
Book Review: Simply Precious Pop-Ups
Simply Precious Pop-ups is a new book filled with loads of fun do it yourself pop up cards. There are more than 50 different designs for all occasions from birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, gradation, holidays and many more. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll-sized felt birthday party hats
My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read More...