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...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Vintage scarf t-shirt sleeves
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows another quick and easy t-shirt refashion. In this one, she replaces the regular t-shirt sleeves with triangles cut from a vintage scarf. The lightweight scarf fabric makes drapey, floaty sleeves. Go to her blog … Read More...
How To: Easter Bunny Hand Puppet
Here is another great technique to recycle an old wool sweater; make an “Easter Bunny Puppet” with Cintia of “My Poppet”. Cintia says “it requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don’t have a sewing machine, it is a small … Read More...
Project: Sunshine Card
I am SO ready for a little sunshine! How about you? JJ Bolton shares how she made this bright, sunny card and how she used a scoring board to get the embossed sun rays over on The CLASSroom blog.… Read More...
Antler Candle Holder
These swell antler candle holders are a DIY project, and not one that’s out of reach skill-wise for your average crafter! A Daily Something has some great instructions on how to get this look for your home.
Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets to skirts, pants, and dresses
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can add hidden side pockets to a finished garment. It can be a skirt, a pair of pants, or a dress. As long as it has side seams, it’s possible … Read More...
DIY Tea Tin Candles
Want to learn how to convert an empty tea tin into a candle? Look no further than this tutorial from the Hello Home Blogge.