Here’s a sweet and modern take on the traditional Easter Bunny – a graphic origami-styled bunny gift tag! This creative twist on the classic bunny design brings a fun, contemporary flair to your holiday celebrations. Perfect for those looking to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Vintage Easter Song Sheet
If you know me, you know that I love vintage anything, especially book pages! So I had to post this vintage Easter song sheet that you can download free from Crafty Secrets. Get it here.
3 Ideas for Mothering Sunday – March 10th in the UK
If you’re in the UK, you’re probably preparing for Mothering Sunday, which is this Sunday March 10th. Here are three resources that can help!
1. Make personalised button cards following these tips from Love Making Things
2. Help a child … Read More...
Free St Patrick’s Day Bead Tutorial
The generous folks over at Soda Lime Times, the great online magazine for the glass bead maker, are giving away a St. Patrick’s Day inspired glass bead tutorial by Leah Nietz of sandfireartglass.com. The bead is called the … Read More...
How to embroider on eggs
I’m fascinated by hand-embroidery on real egg shells. Exquisite. I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet; but when I’m ready, I know where to go. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has put together an index of her … Read More...
Whitework: Beautiful shadows
Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,
… Read More...I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece
Tutorial: Covered buttons with tatted edging
Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us how to make a covered button backed by a tatted motif. These would make beautiful embellishments for a plain shirt or sweater. Or add a pin and turn one into a brooch. Jon’s tutorial includes … Read More...
Bill in stitches
Nostalgia! When I was in high school, I got to see the musical Oliver! at our new, fancy theater with a huge screen and an awesome sound system. All of the actors were wonderful; but my favorites were Shani Wallis … Read More...
New art and a giveaway from Leonie
This is just a peek at an amazing work of fiber art by Leonie of Stitching with Attitude. Motivated by a challenge to create an artwork in any medium inspired by a science fiction novel, Leonie got her first … Read More...
Win $200 from David Tutera Bridal + 5 DIYs to Make Your Wedding Sparkle!
Would you like to win this fabulous prize package from David Tutera Bridal worth over $200? All you have to do is visit the highlighted link and leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite product from the … Read More...
Make your pet some ears
Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — … Read More...
Idea file: Fix for a backwards zipper, no ripping and no resewing
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery stitched a zipper into a jacket she’s making – only to realize that she had put it in backwards. The zipper pull was on the inside of the jacket! Rather than ripping and resewing the … Read More...
Homemade Sour Gummy Bunnies
How can something so sour be so cute? I always call Beth of Hungry Happenings
Sour the master of modeling chocolate, but she has another crazy talent. She can add so much personality to a piece of candy with just … Read More...
Candy-Filled Easter Egg Cookies
First, the pinata cookies, then Halloween, New Year’s Clocks, hearts, pots o’ gold and cake. Easter eggs were inevitable. (And so appropriate, don’t ya’ think?) Make candy-filled Easter egg cookies HERE at Mighty Delighty.
Sparkling Rainbow Drink
Need an instant rainbow drink? This would be perfect for a summer party, and so so smart and easy. Popsicles and sparkling cider (or, um, champagne for me). Find the how-tos HERE at The Enchanted Oven.
Hosting a Rainbow … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Fabric covered Easter eggs
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can whip up an Easter basket full of eggs in your favorite fabric prints. Or perhaps you’d like to add a loop to make an ornament for an egg tree? Underneath the … Read More...
Tutorial: Full seat pants pattern modification
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows the full seat adjustment she made to a pair of pants she made. Shown here is the muslin, before the adjustment. The adjustment is an easy modification, though you’ll need to experiment some with … Read More...
Fire Station Party
My Friend Kate got invited to a 5 year old’s Fire Station Birthday. Lucky Girl. This party is small, and packed with thoughtful touches. Like matchstick snacks.
How clever!
And the whole think is all the more beautiful as captured … Read More...
Fossil Cake
Gosh, I wish I was into dinosaurs. I’d for sure ask for a fossil cake for my birthday. You can even dig for bones inside the actual cake. Really, it’s pretty cool. As cool as a dinosaur-themed cake could possibly … Read More...
Flameless Rose Tea Lights
Kelly over at Smart School House made some cute flameless rose tea lights that are easy to DIY. Grab the tutorial.