I feel like I should be saying “tushy.” It’s the parent of a kingergartener thing. Go healthy. Make a fruit bunny butt HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. But back to the sweets. Loving this Peeps brownie … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Embellished Easter Eggs by Linda Walsh
What’s Up With The Clay World?
A little of what is going on in the clay world:
- The ArtBeadScene’s monthly challenge closes soon – it’s a great opportunity to show of your clay skills if you’re a clayer who makes beads and jewellery pieces
- The voting
Eat Chocolate and lose weight – Yes I am serious
WEEK 1 – So since my darling babies I gained around 30 kg and have struggled to drop the last 10kgs of baby weight. My biggest problem is finding the time to exercise and the motivation. I am basically a … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Bobby Pin Butterflies
Around this time of the year Molly of “Purl Bee” starts to crave color like she craves chocolate, potato chips, or coffee! It’s supposed to be spring, but outside, it is relentlessly cold, cloudy and gray. So she created these … Read More...
Bottle Candle Covers
I found this cool set of candle covers made from large bottles with the bottoms removed, perfect for summer patios. Spotted at NapaStyle.
Easy, DIY Bunny Pinata
Can I also add the adjectives “darling” and “super-cute”? Because I’m loving this DIY Easter bunny pinata. I dare say this is my favorite new Easter craft I’ve spotted this season. Tuck some candy-filled, plastic eggs inside and you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped bodice for a little girl’s dress
Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to create a scalloped dress bodice like she created for her Scallops by the Sea dress. This is such a sweet detail!! It’s an adaptation of a basic bodice pattern. Go to her blog … Read More...
Eye Candy: Pretty Cookie Boxes
A little bit of eye candy for you… These pretty boxes and chests, shown HERE at Cakes Decor, are made of cookies, complete with working drawers. These cookies were created 15 years ago by Vivi Ciak. I’m always … Read More...
Teacup Candles Colored with Crayons
I’ve seen about a million teacup candle DIYs in my first year as Candle Making Editor for Craft Gossip. What makes these stand out? Not only do they make use of leftover candles and teacups, they’re tinted with simple coloring … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy short sleeved top for spring
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a boxy short sleeved top for spring. Made from a sheer, it layers nicely over a tank. Or, make it from a drapey rayon or jersey knit and forego the layering. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tea cozy
Karen from Made By Me In Red shows how to make a reversible tea cozy. It’s an easy sewing project, requiring only straight seams to make. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Made By Me In Red]
Free pattern: Bella Clutch pieced zippered pouch
Jenny & Clara from Clover & Violet share a free pattern for a pieced zippered pouch. They call it the Bella Clutch, and it’s made to coordinate with their Anne handbag. In fact, if you make the Anne handbag, … Read More...
Easter Table Egg Stand
Pottery Barn Kids has a really beautiful Easter table all ready for you. This beautiful egg stand could be for Easter, or even for deviled eggs any time. My sister-in-law says “no self respecting Southern woman would call her kitchen … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Bunny Rabbit Stamp
Hop on over to Diane’s Digital designs and download this adorable bunny, just in time for Easter.
-Heather
Looming News
When you want to take a break from crochet or when you want to use yarn to make a project you can combine with crochet, loom knitting might be for you. It’s really pretty easy, turns out a nicely … Read More...
Candy Bracelets
I never tire of handmade candy bracelets for the kids, because you creative folks always come up with some arrangement I’ve not yet seen. (Maybe as an activity to keep them busy on Easter day?) Make these oh so pretty … Read More...
Pretty Rainbow Meringue Cakes
Oh so pretty in pastel. The colors are just so very lovely, don’t you think? This photograph could be framed to cheer you on rainy days. Find the recipe for rainbow meringue cakes with white chocolate ganache HERE at Bubble … Read More...
Pickled Pink Eggs
Eggs aside, just scroll through this post of beautiful photographs that welcome spring with their vibrant pinks. But the pickled eggs, in their said vibrant pinks, are worthy of a visit, too. Find the recipe HERE at Little Food Junction… Read More...
Skateboard Riding Peeps
Well, yeeehaaw… It doesn’t surprise me in the least that Peeps are adventurous. (Yes, I call skateboarding adventurous.) Make Peeps on cookie skateboards HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.