Alexa, who also goes by the name Swell Designer, is a creative person with a knack for crafting beautiful pieces that add a personal touch to any occasion. In this tutorial, she shares how she made a stunning set of … Read More...
Not Lace Knitting, Knitting with Lace
Here’s yet another fun scarf project that uses a material you might not have thought of knitting with before: lace.
Yes, you can make lace with your knitting, but I mean actually knitting with lace fabric. That’s what Mel of … Read More...
Race Car Bunny Treats
Well, vroom vroom. These adorable Easter treats are perfect for School functions and Easter picnics. These little cars are quick to make up, especially if you have little hands helping … Read More...
A Snowy Scarf for the End of Winter
Even though I’m longing for spring, I know that it’s not really going to be here that soon. So it isn’t too late to knit another scarf or two.
Especially when it’s one as pretty as the Vail Light Flurries … Read More...
Shamrock-Shaped Cupcakes
Of course. I’ve seen the marble method to make heart-shaped cupcakes. Just add a couple more to make shamrocks. Find the instructions HERE at Easy Cake Decorating.
How to bling out eyeglasses for the fun of it
OK sometime you just need to be silly. Pop on over to the blog My Chic Life to see how to bling up a pair of glasses and fun photos of them hangin’ out around some cool stuff! If you … Read More...
Easiest Ever Rainbow Marshmallows
Just marshmallows and Airheads Xtremes. A total “why didn’t I think of that?” moment. Find the how-tos HERE at Smart School House. Smart, indeed.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas … Read More...
Book and Wine Pairings
In keeping with our Book Club hosting ideas from yesterday, I wanted to pass along this clever piece about wine that plays on the theme of a book. ! I have heard of “pairings” before, but only with food, what … Read More...
Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Meringues
My daughter is currently re-swept up in Dr. Seuss’s world given his upcoming birthday. They are going all out at her school. If only I could bring in sweets, these Thing 1 and Thing 2 meringues would be perfect! Make … Read More...
Easy Carrot Candy
Some simple genius for ya’ today: Cute carrots made from Almond M and Ms and Mike and Ike’s candy. Simple. Genius. Especially peeking out from the dirt cake crumbs. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
St. Patrick Day Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Pins
Create your own luck with an easy four-leaf clover pin. Cut clover shapes out of different colors of green felt, layer the pieces together and secure using glue. Embellish the clover with buttons, ribbon, and other trims. Add pin … Read More...
St. Paddy’s Day Cross stitch Cat
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Happiness is Cross Stitching Blog has a new freebie just in time for the celebration. It features a cute little black cat that is decked out for the day. Go get … Read More...
Free pattern: Genie or elf shoes for baby
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares the pattern she created when she made a pair of genie shoes for a friend’s baby. The pointed shoes would also work as elf shoes. The pattern makes a size 12 month shoe. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a bunch of fabric carrots
Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Read all about it: 13 ways to add pattern to fabric using household materials
If the perfect print for your sewing project is impossible to find, why not take matters into your own hands and DIY the print? Dana from MADE shares 13 ways that you can use common household materials to add pattern … Read More...
Tip: Open buttonholes without ripping through the stitching
The Tip of the Week over at Sugar Tart Crafts is all about buttonholes, specifically how to cut them open without accidentally ripping through the stitching. Go to Sugar Tart Crafts to read how.
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Tutorial: Dress shirt patchwork duvet cover
This duvet cover is made from a patchwork of repurposed dress shirts. How awesome is that!! The buttons across the opening are actually made from the button plackets cut from the shirts. Head over to The Mother Huddle to find … Read More...
Jeweled Eggs
Here is a really creative twist on “decorating Easter Eggs”. This is the intersection of jewelry and food. These would be SO fun to work on. And think of it, your hands would not turn colors afterwards! Bonus! Victoria shows … Read More...
Tip: Change the Shape of a Stamp
Since clear stamps are somewhat flexible you can sometimes change their shape. For instance if you have a circle you can place it on your block like an oval or a straight line can be made curvy. The Stamps of … Read More...
Baby food jar party favors
These little baby food jars are the sweetest party favor ever. For a kid’s party or a shower, they would work really well. Laura at Make Life Lovely gives us all the details. She lays out a great DIY, including … Read More...