Katie of Mother Eagle interprets Deadly Henbane in stumpwork. Her post isn’t exactly a tutorial, but her photos and narrative give a good sense of her technique. And you’re going to want to see the images in full size and … Read More...
Winter Brunch
Beat the snowy winter blues with this winter brunch. Good food, a few friends, and you are set to go.
The food is real, the party is small scale, and the whole thing is doable. But still beautiful the way … Read More...
Project: Paper Nest
Claudine Hellmuth has a terrific idea for using up shredded scraps of papers, she turned them into wonderful little paper birds nests! I can picture using all kinds of colorful pattern paper shreds to make some really fun nests for … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature: lesJOLIE
Today’s post features New York Artist Ardita Jani. Ardita specializes in making custom wedding accessories, paintings, iPhone cases, and handmade jewelry. She owns a newly opened etsy shop “lesJOLIE” where she sells her handmade jewelry. Take a look … Read More...
Cross Stitch App
Snap Spot blog features photo apps and today they featured an app that turns photos into cross stitch patterns. Non stitchers can use this app to create a cool filter, but those who stitch can import photos or clip art … Read More...
Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch class and book signing at Sew L.A.
If you are in the Southern California area and like to stitch up personal and cute projects check out this special class followed by a book signing party with Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery … Read More...
Easy Felt Carrot Garland (Easter Craft Idea) Tutorial
The Easter Bunny will rush to your house when he sees all these splendid Carrots greeting him. Amy of “Positively Splendid” has a complete tutorial for her sweet “Easy Felt Carrot Garland” for you to follow. Amy has three children … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Ways to Knit Ruffles
This week’s favorite from the vaults of my knitting board on Pinterest is a post from Tricksy Knitter on how to knit ruffles. As you can see from the picture there are tons of different ways to add a … Read More...
Candy and Crafts: Easter Bunny Pops
And here we have the best combination of kid-friendly crafting and edibles: Candy and crafts bunny pops for Easter. Find the instructions to make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Spring Hop Along PEEPS Party and Giveaway… 22 PEEPtastic Treat Ideas
Won’t you join me for a Spring hopalong PEEPS party? There’s a PEEPtastic giveaway, too. Michelle of Sugar Swings! Serve Some and Christi of Love From the Oven gathered a whole lotta bloggers together to celebrate PEEPS today. Each blogger … Read More...
Recycled Bottle Party Lanterns
Are you surprised to learn that these pretty party lanterns were made from empty plastic bottles? I was! I found a fun tutorial for making these thrifty beauties over at Craftbits.com. They were created by Ama, author of … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and metallic tote
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a spring tote. The bag is made from a pastel burlap, with a shiny gold foil shape ironed on. She shows … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Itty hats for your Easter eggs
Claire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs. You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!! Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly applique cardigan
This oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan. The button placket splits the applique down the middle. The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie. You can find a tutorial for making … Read More...
Winner of Handmade Wedding Crafts!
I love reviewing and giving away books here at DIY Weddings! I wish I had a copy for each person who entered, but I’m thrilled to be able to share Handmade Wedding Crafts by Betty Bee with at least one … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Chibi Easter dresses
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her … Read More...
Tutorial: Angled ruffle curtains
Check out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from HoneyBear Lane made for her daughter’s room! She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty. The ruffles fall at an angle. A blackout lining … Read More...
Rainbow Spaghetti
Does anybody out there remember this post from 2011 on Henry Hargreaves’s “Food of the Rainbow” photography collection? I remember it well, a year and a half later, because I was struck by the astounding similarity of this rainbow … Read More...
Chick Cake Balls
Chicks are cute in real life. Chicks are cute as food. It’s just a law of nature. Make little chick cake balls HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Peeps Pops with Free Printable Tags
You can’t possibly ask for an easier Easter treat and favor than Peeps on a stick, and the printable is free for ya’! For the free Easter Peeps pops printables, visit Make Life Lovely.