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.
Terrariums and Clay
Terrariums are wonderful miniature worlds and since polymer clay is such a fabulous medium for making minis… here’s a selection of terrarium minis by clayers to enjoy:
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| Mini Fairy Village by FizzyClaret | Toadstool Trio by PumpkinTreeLane |
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Lookie what she made: Easter Basket Dress
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs has created the most adorable Easter Basket Dress for her daughter, and it’s a project you won’t want to miss. She started with the Fairy Tale Dress pattern by Oliver+S and made it extra … Read More...
Bunny Cookies from a Candy Moldd
To answer the question, “Do you know you can bake cookies in hard candy molds
?”, the answer is “No, I did not.” But this opens up a world of possibilities, yes? Find more information and how-tos HERE at Hungry … Read More...