The largest independent craft review site since 2007
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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]
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
