Because we all have coffee, eye shadow, highlighters and Sharpies lying around… And that’s what you need to make leopard print Easter eggs. Who knew? Also, how awesome are these? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Henna Blossom… Read More...
Felt Easter bunny – DIY tutorial
Raphaële of “La Creature and you” is a French Dubliner: who has been living in Dublin, Ireland with her husband and kids for 6 years. I read that La Creature is a little blue felt bird who lives in Raphael’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Chocolate bunny softie
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read More...
Book Review – Just Like Me Knits by Brandy Fortune
Just Like Me Knits RRP $19.99 by Brandy Fortune from Pixie Purls
If your little princess is into dolls (15-18inch) then the patterns in this book will have her giggling and jumping with glee. These patterns are cute on … Read More...
Book Review – Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville
Knitting Pattern Essentials
by Sally Melville RRP$24.99
You can’t pop a square peg into a round hole and you can’t pop everyone into the same knitting pattern. Sally shows you how to adapt and draft knitting patterns to suit … Read More...
Tutorial: Business card wallet with snap closure
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make business card wallets with snap closures. Her tutorial includes two different versions of the snap: a tabbed snap clsoure, and a flat front (no tab) snap closure. Go to her … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles, where they’re supposed to … Read More...
2 Different Takes on Faux-Taxidermy
Confession time: real, actual taxidermy freaks me out. And I doubt I’m alone in that. But occasionally in decorating, especially rustic styles, your room just needs that old-time fur touch. Cue adorable fake taxidermy in two different ways. If you’re … Read More...
Presentation Application Deadline Approaching for GAS Conference 2014
If you want to do a presentation for the GAS Conference 2014 you better get your application in. The deadline is approaching…April 7th. The Glass Art Society is taking 2013 off and the 2014 conference is being held at the … Read More...
Etsy Party Store
Support the “little guys”. Buy from artists. My Little Otter has a beautiful virtual shop. She sells themed crayons. vintage-y straws,
And even tangerine scented play clay. The prices are reasonable. and the shop has such colorful accessories, they would … Read More...
Candy “Hot Peppers”
Finally, a hot pepper I can get on board with. Because it’s sweet, not spicy. (I’m a wimp.) Make candy “hot peppers” HERE at Parents.
How to make a recycled suede tassle
Are you like me and need help finding your keys at the bottom of your purse? Why not try making a recycled suede tassle using the tutorial featured at the blog MissP.
Wood Adorned Vase Centerpiece
This centerpiece idea comes to us from Mother Earth Living. Wood disks, cut from branches, and fixed to the outside of vessel. Now it says “nature” right in the middle of your table. Check out the post for all the … Read More...
Keeping Your Yarn Safe While You Knit
I’m working on a little lace scarf this week, and it’s made with a linen and viscose blend that came in a cake (that’s a fancy word for a short, fat ball) that kind of wants to fall apart when … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket in 3 sizes
Her Gathered Round Basket is one of the most popular tutorials by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar. Now she’s published a post that gives dimensions to make it in three sizes. Now you can make a set of … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted wire Easter bunny ears
Yesterday I pointed you over to Sew Chibi, where Kataryna showed the Easter dresses she made for her two girls. Today, she goes into more detail about how she constructed them. AND, she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit made this smart little girl’s polka dot dress out of a thrifted button down shirt. Her first step was to paint the polka dots all over the bottom of the shirt. Then, she cut and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short
Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Duck hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has another tutorial for a cute hooded towel to share with us. This time it’s a little yellow duckie hooded towel. Awww, cute!! Go to Crazy Little Projects to see how to make one.… Read More...
Stitched Easter Eggs
Just in time for Easter, Five Little Chefs Blog has added a fun project that kids can complete, but adults will enjoy as well. Using yarn,Easter egg plastic canvas shapes, and varying sized cross-stitches, this project is colorful and fun. … Read More...