Since you’re reading a crafty blog, you probably know that March in National Craft Month. You might not know that the Craft Hobby Association has launched a new project, Cre8time, which is all about getting people to take time … Read More...
Kitties in Love
Chez Mounette posted this kitty-themed project with what I am sure is a lovely saying, but I don’t speak or read French and Google translate mangles this one – so if you speak French, please post a translation in the … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels
Just when you think the world has gone and exhausted every single solitary idea possible for Rice Krispies Treats, along comes another genius idea. Krispie Treat Pinwheels. The creator of said genius: Cookies and Cups.
Easy Carrot Cupcakes
Easy, in that all you need is some candy and Easter grass. And, you know, cupcakes. I must get those chocolate sprinkles, too. Make carrot-in-the-dirt garden cupcakes HERE at One Charming Party.
Spring+Summer Knitty is Here!
It’s Knitty time again, and it looks like the spring+summer issue is bringing us lots of great projects to queue, as usual.
My favorite may well be the colorful Easy as Pie Blanket, perfect for the little kid … Read More...
Event: Mini Quilt Swap
Mishka of Quilting Gallery announced today a new swap for quilters. The pattern is whatever the maker decides, so if you crave less structure for a swap, this may be the one for you. Called Dreaming of…..Spring, you’ll swap … Read More...
And the Crayola Prize goes to………..
…….Kate F. Congrats Kate! You’re our winner of the Crayola prize package giveaway!! I’ve sent you an e-mail, please respond with your mailing address within the next 5 days!
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Donut Bunny Pops
Oh, donuts
. Thank you for being so versatile and useful for quick and easy edible crafts that end up cute every time. Make these too cute donut bunny pops HERE at Positively Splendid.
De-stash for National Quilting Day!
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is hosting a Virtual Garage Sale to celebrate National Quilting Day coming up March 16th. To give you an idea of what you can de-stash for some extra cash, here’s a screenshot of the Category … Read More...
How to Make a Felt Illustration DIY
Dini hosts “Capungmungil Camp” blog spot and always has some very clever felting ideas for us. Today Dini will share us how to make a felt illustration and the one she is showing us is so bright and beckoning spring … Read More...
Big Wall Confetti
Big big big confetti. What a great idea. Goes up easily, makes a big hit, and comes down lickety split. Plus, how fun would it be to make these? Julip shows us how to do these for our own party … Read More...
Shot Glasses from Airheads Candy for St. Patrick’s Day
Just the fact of candy shot glasses alone impresses me, but then to know these were made simply with Airheads candy
, well, that just hits it out of the park. And you know when I use any kind of … Read More...
7 Free Printables for Your Easter Treats and Parties
I think I’m not alone in loving free stuff. Especially super-cute, timely and useful free stuff. Here’s a collection of such printables for Easter from around the web. Shown above are Easter bunnies from The Celebration Shoppe. Here are … Read More...
Read all about it: Abby’s favorite sewing tool
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of the soon-to-be-released Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, dishes on her favorite sewing tool. What is it, you ask? Why, it’s the ball point awl. She uses it when … Read More...
Tip: Water Color Your Die Cuts
The Silhouette blog has a great tip for getting even more mileage from your die cut shapes by coloring them with water color pencils. I love this soft look, so pretty!
-Heather
Healthy Rainbow Snack
Maybe the promise of rainbows will get kids to eat their veggies. Here’s a super easy and healthy rainbow snack, complete with a pot of gold at the end. Make it HERE at Canadian Family, by Jill Dubien.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own lace undies
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make your own lace undies from wide stretch lace trim. It’s actually a simple sewing project, requiring just a few seams. She’s even got a multi-sized pattern for you to use. … Read More...
Tutorial: Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make her Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls. It’s an empire waist sundress with a ruffled and buttoned panel pieced into the skirt. Tie should straps allow it to grow with … Read More...
Tutorial: Two Sweet Reversible Apron
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two Sweet Reversible Apron. She used coordinating prints and solids from the Baking Bunnies line from Timeless Treasures. At the end of her tutorial, she has … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical scoop back tee
Amy shows a nautical t-shirt refashion at Refashion Co-op. Inspired by a shirt she spied on ModCloth, she gave a striped tee contrast edging and scooped out the back. LOVE!! Go to Refashion Co-op to see how she did … Read More...