Chrissie with Harvest Moon Papiere shares how to use a masking technique to show movement with your stamped images. This leaping bunny is so cute!
-Heather
Trail Mix Bites
Just added these to my “Recipes to Try” Pinterest board. I’ve been dabbling with homemade granola bars of late, and these bites sounds perfect to bring into that repertoire. Make them HERE at Gimme Some Oven.
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Lace Isn’t Done Until You Block It
Last week I went to a big blogging conference, and I decided that I wanted to be the person who was always wearing a hand knit scarf or shawl. I also happened to be knitting a little lace scarf, so … Read More...
Spring Craft Party
Amy, over at One Artsy Mama hosted a Spring Crafty Party. I can tell you, if Amy was in my city, I would try to be her friend! This party was about decorating a pot, and wood eggs. But that … Read More...
Funding a Knitting Collective in the Philippines
There’s a really cool Kickstarter campaign going on right now that has gotten a really huge response. The Ricefield Collective is a partnership between Meredith Ramirez of Ithaca, N.Y., and the women of the Ifugao region of the Philippines. The … Read More...
Small Easter Project
Over at Feathers in the Nest, Jennifer has posted a cute little Easter project that is small enough to finish in time for the holiday. It is so sweet with a bunny and a basket and will make a great … Read More...
Vintage Brooch Cookies
What I love about these eye-catching cookies, is they are relatively easy to decorate, and you can create as intricate and varied a pattern as you like. Find the recipe and how-tos to decorate vintage brooch cookies HERE at Cakes … Read More...
How to make cute cat shoes
These little cat toe shoes are just puuuurrrfect! Along with a great tutorial on how to upcycle a pair of shoes with a kitten head there are some great tips over at the blog Kittenhood.
Roundup of Spring Treats
You’ve got your flowers, your cherry blossoms and your birds and your bugs. That about sums up sweets. I rounded up all my sweet Spring treats from the archives–cookies, cake pops, brownie pops, candy pops (hmmm, lots of pops), marshmallows, … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven jute table runner
Tara Dennis shows how to create this woven jute table runner. The natural color and the texture create an earthy, elegant backdrop for your table setting. Most of the work is weaving the strips of jute. The sewing is just … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated cotton folder
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a laminated cotton folder. Whether you use it to hold your child’s artwork, or to collect materials for your own projects, the laminated cotton will last longer than their cardstock counterparts. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jelly roll patchwork tote
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and The Sewing Rabbit pieces together strips of fabric to create a colorful patchwork tote bag. She shares the tutorial on her blog. She used a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips, but you could cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly skirt with a trimmed tulle hem
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a girl’s twirly skirt with a layer of tulle peeking out from the hem. She finishes the edge of the tulle with colorful bias tape so it’s sure to … Read More...
Nutter Butter Bunny Faces
See? I told you the Nutter Butter was taking over the world. Think of all the time you’ll save skipping the cookie baking part. Make these silly funny bunny Nutter Butter faces to “wear” HERE at Munchkin Munchies. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Pajama top hot water bottle cover
Georgina Giles shows how you can make a hot water bottle cover out of a pajama top. The button placket on the front of pajama top will become the closure for the cover. It’s lined with soft, warm layer of … Read More...
Bunny Lollipop Favors
Could you possibly make a Dum Dum any cuter? No. No you can not. Craft an Easter Bunny lollipop favor from Dum Dums and pipe cleaners and inexpensive supplies from the craft store HERE at The Mother Huddle.
How To make A Birthday Bento
For the 5 or 55 year old, and everyone in between and after, here’s a little way to make the day a wee bit brighter if you’re stuck at school or the office on your birthday. Make a birthday bento … Read More...
Carrot Cookies with Cookie Dough Dip
Sure, dip makes eating carrots more bearable. (Not that eating a plain carrot is unbearable. Exactly.) But cookie carries and cookie dough dip make eating your veggies downright delightful. Make carrot sugar cookies and cookie dough dip HERE at Mighty … Read More...
Nutter Butter Chicks
Move over Twinkie (oh right, you already did), Nutter Butters
are taking over the world, I think. Turn them into chick pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
