The Lifestyle Crafts blog has a really cool idea for using detailed die cuts, use them as a stencil instead of a die cut. Using a pen you can trace the design instead of cut it out, how clever!
-Heather
Crazy Candle Wicks!
Designer Christoph van Bommel created these crazy, multi-wicked candles a couple of years ago, but I recently discovered them in searching for candle ideas. Check out the designer’s website for a video of the wicks in action. Found via … Read More...
Amitie Snail
I will be the first to say that the words “cute” and “snail” are not always paired in my mind, but that is exactly what I thought when I saw this little chart from the Mamou blog. The snail is … Read More...
A Quick Toe-Up Sock Calculator
Have you ever wanted to knit plain socks for yourself or someone in your family but you aren’t sure how to get started with the math?
Henriette at Eddie’s Room has designed a super sock calculator that does all the … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up cosmetic case with clear zippered pockets
Lindsey from LRStitched shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make a cosmetic roll with zippered vinyl pockets. It rolls up to stow away like a clutch but when you unroll it you’ll find individual clear … Read More...
Mother’s Day Cake
This cake looks so pretty for mom, and all you need are some Airheads candy. Find the tutorial HERE at Design Improvised.
DIY Watercolor Paints
So this isn’t an edible in that it would be tasty, but it is made with ingredients found in your cupboard. I had no idea you could make your own watercolors. Find the recipe HERE at All Parenting.
Tutorial: Increase width of a set-in sleeve pattern
Adding length or width to a bodice is fairly straightforward, but things get a little trickier when you need to add width to a set-in sleeve. Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can adjust a sleeve pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric key fobs
Jennifer Forrest from Bits and Bobs 4 Bubs and Eat. Craft. Sow. shows how to sew up your scrap fabric into a key fob. They’re quick to make – she sewed up 10 of them in just one hour! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Small scale pillowcase with a lined opening
Susan Cornish at Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a small scale pillowcase. The opening is lined with a contrasting fabric. It’s a nice finish that also adds an unexpected pop of color or pattern. The cutting dimensions she … Read More...
Tutorial: Fiesta Skirts for Cinco de Mayo
Dana from MADE created colorful Fiesta Skirts for her daughters to wear on Cinco de Mayo. The bright trims and broadcloth are festive enough to wear on Cinco de Mayo, but they’d be cute to wear long after. Go to … Read More...
Project: Shaker Card
I love shaker cards with cute little bits of stuff that move around when you shake the a card. The Lawn Fawn blog has a video tutorial for making a mason jar shaker card. The little lighting bugs remind me … Read More...
Tutorial | Book Page Quote Banner + a Free Cut File!
Lauren from The Thinking Closet, shows you how to make this banner using cardstock and book pages. Plus she includes a free Silhouette cut file for the flag template. Click here to get all the details.
Free Cacti Cupcake Topper Printables
Hee hee, these hand-drawn cacti printables somehow remind me of Spike from Peanuts. I find them utterly charming. Download the free printable to make cacti cupcake toppers (or use for banners and other decor) for Cinco de Mayo HERE at … Read More...
Pansy Cupcake Topper Tutorial
These pansy cupcake toppers look so real, it’s hard to believe they are made of gum paste. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Cake Journal, by Cake Whiz.
Tutorial | Mother’s Day Envelope
Ashley from Cherished Bliss, shares this tutorial for making an envelope to house a hand-delivered Mother’s Day card or gift card. I bet you already have all the supplies in your stash! Click here to go to the … Read More...
Angle matters in triangle baby quilt
Check out this well-executed baby quilt made by Eingestellt of Lieblingsdecke Quilts. She explains why she went with an equilateral triangle for her one-patch design. Learn more, VISIT her post.
Image credit: Lieblingsdecke Quilts
Mother’s Day Kids’ Craft | Glitter Cards
This is a great and simple way for kids of any age to help make cards for Moms and Grandmas. Alex of Northstory came up with the idea for these glitter Mother’s Day cards, and you can learn how … Read More...
Bernard Pras
If you see only one crazy example of what art and craft can be this week, let it be Bernard Pras. Bernard specializes in anamorphic portraits–basically what you get when you mix 3d street art and collage, they are … Read More...
Make a Parakeet Mirror Pendant
This is a very clever jewelry making tutorial. It is cute, funky, kitschy, yet very trendy. Michelle from Mich L. in L.A. created these fun and colorful necklaces using, get this.. parakeet mirrors! You read that right! How cool … Read More...
