Inspired by the metallic accents seen on a Burberry runway, Daniel from Studs and Buttonholes refashioned a t-shirt to give it metallic lame sleeves. Oh, how I am loving this!! Go to his blog for the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Love Bunny skirt and matching softie
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Love Bunny Skirt. It’s a little girl’s skirt with a patchwork hem and appliqued bunny silhouettes. But she doesn’t stop there. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Flutter sleeve top
Diya from The Hobby Harbor shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a flutter sleeve top. It fits loose, with a elastic shirring at the waist to make it blouse. Go to her tutorial.
Show & Tell | DIY Graduation Announcements
Sara from Lilies and Light is sharing this post about how she made her own graduation announcements in Photoshop. She links to various resources you can use, and gives design as well as printing tips. If you prefer you … Read More...
Product Review: A Muse Studio
Last week a received the brand new A Muse Studio Catalog and Inspiration Guide. It’s fulled with wonderful stamping and scrapbooking products including loads of new stuff like 31 new stamp sets, 11 matching dies (so you can die … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Sticker Sheet Negatives
Do you have any of these lying around in your stash? Michelle from the October Afternoon Design Team shows how you can upcycle the label negatives to uses as stencils in your designs. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Printable Template for an Envelope Photo Mailer
Lisa from little monster thinks that even with all our technology there is still a place for sending actual photographs to friends and family. I totally agree! And to help you she designed this free printable template for a … Read More...
Little Monster Party Theme
Hostess with the mostess is showing off an adorable “Little Monster” Party.
VENDOR CREDITS: – Party Styling: Karen Ayars – Photography: RBK Fotografia – Printables: Hazel Illustrations – Photo Booth Printable: JW Illustrations – Cake, cakepops, cupcake and candy apples: … Read More...
Tutorial: Black and Gold Feather Bracelet
Melanie of Artzy Creations sent in her tutorial for her fancy looking bracelet and it’s a twofer – there’s an accompanying earrings tutorial as well! The tutorial describes how to make a nifty feather bead as well as fairly unusual … Read More...
Paper Flowers {Free Printable}
Spring is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a flower craft! You can find this free printable paper flower over at Krokotak.
Earth Day Crayons and Play Dough
How amazing are these little earth crayons! They are so vibrant and would make the perfect little gift for kids in my daughter’s preschool class on Earth Day! You can find this amazing tutorial over at The Gunny Sack.
Musical Instruments for Kids
We are a very musical family. My husband plays guitar and I love to sing. Apparently it is rubbing off on our children as they all have taken an interest in having family music nights where we all sit around … Read More...
Knight’s Shield {Kid Craft}
A knight’s shield can really up the imaginative play of any child! If you have been wanting to make a creative play craft for your child, check out this knight’s shield over at seven thirty three.
Nature Crafts : Rain Painting {Earth Day Craft}
I love the idea of actually using nature in a craft to teach your children about Earth Day! This is a great idea that uses the rain to create art! You can find the tutorial at Simple Analogy.
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
Spring is finally here, and the Midwest is shedding its cold, snowy blanket. The tulips are starting to peek through the soil and the snow has finally melted away. As we look forward to the warmer months ahead, it’s natural … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s blazer, plus a sew-along
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer. Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work. And if you can wear a size small, … Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated cotton pocket bib
Amber from JRox Designs posts at Craftaholics Anonymous with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pocket bib. It’s made from laminated cotton
so it wipes clean easily. The pattern comes in two sizes – a smaller one for … Read More...
Party Planning – Seating
The uniformity of this seating just squeals to my OCD tendencies. Renting your seats for a party big or small can add a little style to your party. I have been to lots of parties where first there was not … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Recycled Materials
Renee at Bolton House shares how to make some interesting stamped backgrounds for Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) using various materials like bubble wrap (very cool!) for a fun ATC accordion booklet.
-Heather
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More...