A few days of warmer weather (followed rapidly by cooler, rainy days) has me in the mood for spring, and for some reason spring knitting means lace to me.
I’m not the kind of girl who’s going to spend months … Read More...
Totally Edible Carrot Cupcakes
And on a sweet bed of dirt, too. It would be so easy to eat my carrots this way. Make carrot cupcakes in an edible carrot cupcake wrapper HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Honey Do project yields sewing table extension
What’s supporting this quilt? It’s a table extension that Amy of And Sew We Craft said she couldn’t afford store-bought, thus prompting her to ask her hubby to make one. He did, for under $50 in materials. And I’ll give … Read More...
13 Planter Ideas for Your Container Garden
People use planters for many reasons: container gardening, indoor plants, kitchen herb gardens and even for decorative purposes. No matter what your reason for wanting or needing a container for your vegetables, herbs or plants, here are several ways to … Read More...
Origami Candy Favor Boxes
So you could do a lot more with these origami boxes, but I love these and I wanted to justify including paper here on Edible Crafts and this one shows candy. Which is edible. Gosh, this is smart. Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a serger to gather fabric
Did you know you can use a serger to gather fabric? Assuming you’re using a four-thread stitch, you’ll end up with two rows of stitching with just one pass. And the top edge will be finished, too. Leslie from The … Read More...
Tutorial: QAYG Puff Quilt
Narelle of Cook Clean Craft shares on her blog how to make a puff quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method. The quilt was a gift to her mom, and the tutorial is a gift to her readers. That’s a win/win! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated and pieced table runner
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: J Crew inspired nautical tee
Julie from Doe a Deery shows how to make a J Crew inspired nautical tee. She starts with a striped tee (easy enough to find at discount stores) and adds the little anchor applique. Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Idea file: Use Sharpies to embellish plain onesies
Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunglass case
Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Diane’s Vintage Zest]
Flower Cookie Puzzle
In my house, you have to work for your cookies. That’s right. You can’t go right to the eating, you have to assemble these cookies first. Find the how-tos to make flower puzzle cookies AND see my nieces in action … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Alcohol Markers
Here’s a wonderful way to get even more out of your alcohol markers, try water coloring with them. By rubbing the markers on a non porous surface, like glass or plastic you can use a water brush or wet … Read More...
Stacked Cookie Carrots
I’d like to point out a couple of things here. 1. These are totally manageable to make. Easy even. 2. The combo of dyed cookies and icing layers make these look like cute versions of real carrots. 1 plus 2 … Read More...
Bunny Cocoa on a Stick and Carrot Marshmallows
So it’s officially Spring up here in the top half of the world, but is it still, say–hold on, let me check the weather–34 degrees where you are, too? Spring, yes, hot cocoa weather, yes. Luckily, you can make bunny … Read More...
Peeps Rice Krispies Treats Favors and More Peeptastic Ideas
‘Tis Springtime and all the world’s a Peep. As in, Peeps are everywhere, and the good people at the factory must be skipping with glee. (Or, they are exhausted, as this is the busiest time of year.) A plethora of … Read More...
Leopard Print Easter Eggs
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...