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.
Freebie: Spring Subway Art
Dunkin’ Donuts? No. Dinner. April Fool’s!
Oh, now that’s just cruel. You’re messing with someone’s Dunkin’ Donuts. I guess that’s what April Fool’s Day is all about. Make a Dunkin’ Donuts turkey meatloaf dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
And the Silhouette Portrait Winner is…………
……..Lorie Parker! Congrats Lorie! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you. And thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
A Pressing Discussion!
Do you like to iron? I don’t! But, from time to time, ironing is necessary. From pressing a crease in my slacks to blocking an almost completed crochet item, I much prefer to work with an iron that will … Read More...
Seed Packet Favors
Pretty floral centerpieces double as a display for favors at a bridal shower! Learn how to make these seed packet favors and how to display them at My Own Ideas. Just in time for Spring!
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
4 Final Easter Ideas – Decor and Free Printables
Here are four more Easter ideas you can pull off before Sunday!
1. Free Easter Printables from Tinyme. Choose from three themes – Loopy (shown above), Vibrant and Woodland
2. Paper daisy tutorial for decor by Ideas from the Forest… Read More...
Ten Inspirational Saying Freebies – Little Inspiration
Have a picture frame that needs filling? Or need a text print for a project? Check out the 10 Inspirational Sayings by Little Inspiration. Each typographical image features a saying or quote sure to add a little extra something … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap Easter egg decoration
Sherry from About Family Crafts shows how you can make a burlap Easter egg pocket decoration from burlap and ric rac. She keeps the edges raw, so it’s a quick and easy sew. It would be cute hanging as a … Read More...