Salamanders are cute little critters and this free chart from Brigitte Dadaux has a lot of possibilities. Of course you could stitch it and finish it as a framed project or as a pillow, but it would also be cute … Read More...
Kid’s Book Winner
Wanted to let you know that the winner of the deluxe edition of Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf was commenter 68, Angela, who said she learned to knit in school around age 8 but she would love to teach … Read More...
Getting Wax Out of Jars
Getting excess wax out of jars is a huge pain. Lucky for you, Yellow Brick House has tips on how to remove that pesky wax.
How to make an eggshell Easter decoration
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Over at the blog The Answer is Chocolate there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make an eggshell Easter (or Spring) decoration out of a bunch of recycled and thrifted materials.
Mason Jar Madness
I came across the site Dishfunctional Designs. It is an amazing “re purpose” site, making art out of found objects. This post is a cavalcade of Mason Jar Ideas. Some of these are so clever, and so transformative.
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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Coral, Peach + Gray
For a fresh spring color palette coral and peach are the perfect pair! Add in some soft shades of gray for a hint of sophistication and your palette is complete! View all the details of this lovely inspiration board at … Read More...
Sequin Egg Cake Toppers
Add a little disco to your Easter. Make sequin Easter egg cake toppers HERE at One Charming Party.
Rainbow Resurrection Rolls
Peeps really are the most perfect Easter treat. Not only are they inherently awesome, but Peeps make great empty tombs, too. Who would have thunk they’d add such fun color and sweetness to the Resurrection? Make rainbow Resurrection rolls with … Read More...
Cheeseball Chicks Appetizer
The cheese ball is definitely the perfect go-to for craftsy appetizers. Clearly they lend themselves well to holiday creatures. Make too-cute baby chick cheese ball Easter appetizers HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Candyland Birthday
When we’re not playing Monopoly Junior in our house, Candyland is the game of choice. My kid would go gaga over this Candyland-themed dessert table. And the blocks of color path through the house is a must. Find many more … Read More...
Not All-Sugar Easter Treats
Catch My Party shows us this great Easter party spread. It is lovely and traditional and not solid sugar. They have used Easter colors, and made a kid friendly spread that has no chocolate. Go check out all the close … Read More...
Make Your Own Chocolate Penguins
Thank you, Morgan Freeman, for making us all adore penguins. And the chocolate versions are just as lovely. Make them HERE at La littérature gourmande. Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these … Read More...
A Crafty Obsession {Cre8time Challenge}
As you may know, I’ve been taking part in a challenge sponsored by Cre8time and Michaels Craft Stores in which I was charged to spend an hour a day creating for eight days straight. I’m at the end of that … Read More...
9 More Spring & Easter Wreaths
It amazes me that there can be such versatility in one craft project. The wreath. The wreath can be changed in so many different ways it almost seems infinite. I’ve written about several different wreath designs, and here are 9 … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats “Candy Jar”
I have to admit, it took me a sec, just a sec, to realize that candy jar hid not only candy inside but Rice Krispies Treats, even after reading the title. As in, the candy jar is a Rice Krispies … Read More...
Bunny Pot Pie
If I ever go over to Jill’s house, of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, I’m sure she’ll make me chicken pot pie, knowing it’s one of my favorites. And I’m glad she opted for an Easter bunny pot pie. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Tips and tricks for sewing on denim
If you’re planning to use denim in a sewing project and you’ve never sewn on denim before (or perhaps you have and found it difficult), check out this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion. They share some tips and tricks for … Read More...
Heather’s favorite zig zag stitch for sewing knits
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares her favorite zig zag stitch for sewing on knits. When I saw her blog post title up in my reader, I had to click over to see what it was. ‘Cause I have my own … Read More...
Tutorial: Studded scarf turban, no sewing required
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how to make a studded turban out of a scarf. She uses fabric glue to assemble it, so no sewing is required. If you choose to use needle and thread instead … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty sock monkey (using baby socks)
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make an itty bitty sock monkey. Awwwww…. how cute!!! She uses baby socks to make the monkey on such a small scale. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Wag Doll]