The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...
The Knitted Boyfriend
http://www.noortjedekeijzer.nl
My Knitted Boyfriend is a cushion with a story. A cushion with a personality. A cushion to kiss! Or, well… to cuddle, to caress, to hug, and to smile with. Because this man is always happy. And he is … Read More...
Party Ideas – Soccer
1. Soccer party Styling by PaisleyPetalEvents
2. Giant Soccer ball from Vat19.com
3. Giggleberry shares a fun Referee Bottle Cozy which retail around $1.69 each from the ezpartyzone (very affordable)
4. kimskandykreations Soccer Dessert Table.
5. CatchMyParty Soccer Styling.
6. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a woman’s skirt
Becky from U Create shows how she made a simple doll’s dress out of a woman’s skirt. The waistband of the skirt became the bodice, and the side zipper became back closure. Go to U Create for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued word pillow covers
Portia from Miss P shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made these appliqued throw pillow covers. Each has a four-letter word stitched to the front. (But these are nice four-letter words, like HOME and SNUG and LOVE.) Go to … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Candles
Personalize a candle with an easy stenciled monogram accent – Amber at Damask Love has you covered with a pretty tutorial.
Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls
Allie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls. It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves. The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist bodice. The pattern is in … Read More...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops… Read More...
Colorblocked Earrings Tutorial
Here is another tutorial by Amy from One Artsy Mama. This pair of earrings is bursting with color. They remind me of candy. Amy describes them as a great warm-weather accessory. I agree. They are trendy, yet super easy to … Read More...
Project: Reuse Wooden Stamp Blocks
If you’ve unmounted your stamp from their blocks (or maybe never mounted them in the first place) you might be wondering what to do with those unused wooden blocks. The Tricky Tip Tuesday blog (say that three times fast :)) … Read More...
Felt Flower Headband Tutorial
It seems like I know so many young ladies that are expecting and my daughter is in her 34th week with a girl so this tutorial is for me. Lizzie, of “Shad and Lizzie” is a stay home mom to … Read More...
Check out What’s Popular in Knitting with the Stock(inette) Market
The Venn diagram on knitters and math and science geeks would show a lot of overlap, and when statistics lovers and knitters collide, awesome things can happen.
Like what, you ask? Like the Stock(inette) Market, an analysis of trends … Read More...
Pattern Sales to Benefit Boston Victims
As our minds and hearts go once again to Boston as the news continues to unfold there, yarn company Classic Elite Yarns, which is located outside of Boston, has announced that proceeds form the sale of its White Clover shawl … Read More...
Paper High Heels Filled with Candy
Heels so sophisticated they could appear on a runway. And yet, they are made of paper and filled with candy. How awesome are these colorful, fancy paper shoes? Very, in my eye. Find the template to make them HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage tablecloth tote
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this lovely bag out of a vintage tablecloth. I love this idea!! It’s a great use for a vintage tablecloth that has damage and is no longer usable as a table covering. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip hem for a wrap skirt or dress
The skirt on this little girl wrap dress has a curved edge that mimics the petals of a tulip. Perfect for spring!! Anshu from Blooms and Bugs made it and shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tulip hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Trousers to maxi skirt refashion
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers. Love! The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement. Go to her tute… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow throw covers
If you want to make some new throw pillows, but sewing’s not your thing, check out Decorate Me Diana’s no-sew method. She uses Heat ‘n Bond in place of stitches to create the pillow covers. Go to Decorate Me Diana … Read More...
Tutorial: Breezy Tunic for little girls
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants guest blogs at The Mother Huddle with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Tunic for little girls. It’s a summer top that sews up quick and easy. The front is left plain and … Read More...
Project: Pennants Card
Call them flags, banners, pennants, what ever, they are still really hot….Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial sharing how to make this lovely banner birthday card.
-Heather