Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners. Go to her tute.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
DIY Ice Candles
Stephanie at Henry Happened made a set of really awesome ice candles recently and was nice enough to post a DIY tutorial on her blog – check it out!
Make Something Old Awesome {Michaels RE-Love Challenge}
Is there a really ugly piece of furniture in your house that you hate to throw out but don’t quite know what to do with? That’s how I felt about this old microwave cart, which I told you about last … Read More...
Granola Bar Bites
It’s rare I post anything on my other blog that’s, you know, “healthy.” And not a decorated dessert. Wait, have I ever? Well, tired of snacking on pretzels and goldfish all day, I made some trail mix oat bites. Find … Read More...
Freebie Thread Holders
Storing Craft supplies can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t keep it in control. Lynn B. from Happiness is Cross Stitching has a stylish and fun way for you to store your cross stitch floss. Just print out her fun … Read More...
Cupcake Topper Ideas
One of my new favorite places to hit for party ideas is Fiskars. Me, she who is no expert in paper crafting. But they always have the best ideas. Find how-tos to make assorted cupcake toppers HERE at Fiskars, … Read More...
Bailey’s Bear Truffles
What’s better than a cute bear truffle? A cute, drunk bear truffle. Find the recipe to make Bailey’s Bear Truffles HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Looking for more Bailey recipes? Check out this Baileys Irish … Read More...
Quick fix grocery bag, a tutorial
Pascale of “Between the Lines” lives in Paris with her husband and 2 children. She is a contributor in three wonderful craft book see here Pascale got the idea for her “Quick fix grocery bag” from a plastic bag holding … Read More...
Berroco Booklet Winner
Thanks to all of you who entered the giveaway this week. I’ve been nursing a hurt hand and have knit about two rounds all week (so much for my goal of finishing a bunch of projects this month!) so it’s … Read More...
{pretty details} Wine Barrels
Wine barrels are a lovely addition to any rustic wedding, but you may be surprised to learn how versatile they can be! Visit Postcards & Pretties to find a variety of unexpected ways to use wine barrels at your … Read More...
Free pattern: Little kid superhero cape
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making a little kid superhero dress-up cape. Think of all the amazing feats little ones can accomplish in their play capes! The pattern comes in two sizes: 18 months – … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon Christmas gift card holders
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Child’s bathrobe
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a child’s bathrobe. On the outside, it’s a fun flannel print. On the inside, it’s lined with an absorbant terry cloth. Rather than using a purchased bathrobe pattern, she traced … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring dress with high-low hem
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she made a new spring dress for herself out of a floral silk. It’s a simple loose fitting dress with a high-low hem. The lightweight silk drapes and blouses beautifully when belted. Go to … Read More...
Jungle Animal Chocolate Pretzels
I have a confession to make. After spotting these chocolate dipped pretzel rod farm animals, I went out and bought some pretzel rods. And that was before I even saw this just as cute/maybe cuter jungle animal collection. Sigh. … Read More...
Tutorial: Suede bookcovers and handmade journals
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY.
[photo from Lil Blue Boo]
Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops
So I love this idea as a healthy alternative to candy melts for dipping: Yogurt, frozen. From this idea on …in Sock Monkey Slippers, make frozen yogurt banana pops at We Made That.
Jam Jar Cookies
It’s the little touches like adding baker’s twine to a cookie that make me pause and appreciate the cleverness of others. Make adorable jam jar cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Boutique Style Flats Refashion
Too dang cute, that’s what these are! I don’t normally post about fashion, but these are sweet and would make a great Mother’s Day gift too. These went from a plain pair of flats found at Walmart to an adorable … Read More...
Newsy: Patti wins dream iron
Congratulations to the winner of the Panasonic “dream iron”. Patti wrote on April 8, 2013 1:56 pm the following comment:
… Read More...I have never had an iron that I actually liked, but that is mostly because of the annoying cord.