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...
Freebie: Easter Digi
Visit Cuttlebug Cuties and download this adorable little girl and her bunny digital stamp for free.
-Heather
Freebie | 9 Lovely Fonts Curated by Smart School House
Kelly from Smart School House is sharing this collection of some of her favorite fonts. They are lovely! Be sure to check out her two previous volumes. Click here to see more.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at … Read More...
Another Beautiful Mobile
If you’ve been reading my blog for any period of time, you probably know that I love dangly things. I ran across this mobile and fell in love with it. When you go to get the free pattern to make … Read More...
Show & Tell | Boy’s Tool Box from PaperVine
Mamas of boys rejoice! Here’s a sweet altered project you can do for your son. Lowri McNabb shares how she altered a tool box base from Kaiser Craft with the All About a Boy collection from Echo Park. Click here … Read More...
Freebie | Funny Printable Bunny Posters for Easter
These printable bunny posters from Minted Strawberry gave me a chuckle! Easter is definitely not the best time of year for chocolate bunnies. Click here to go to the free download.
DIY Leather Cuffs
I like the look of these leather cuff bracelets. Leather cuffs can be worn by either male or females. Sometimes I find it harder to come up with jewelry I can make for male relatives and friends, so I am … Read More...
Prospect Heights Craft Fair – Brooklyn, NY
Calling all New Yorkers (and people who’ll be in NYC on April 13th)! The 5th annual Prospect Heights Craft Fair is going to be on April 13th, 2013 from 11am to 6pm! The Prospect Heights Craft Fair is a fabulous … Read More...