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If you’ve ever wanted a great reference book for crochet stitches and techniques, for levels from beginner to intermediate, from the crochet mundane to the crochet ethereal, this book might be just what you’re looking for!
Julie Oparka has … Read More...
Luck, gold, rainbow, candy… St. Patrick’s Day captured by a fortune cookie. Awesome. Learn to make these fortune cookies for the lucky rainbow lovers HERE at Smart School House.
It’s that time of year again, where we turn everything into bunnies and chicks. Even egg sandwiches. Because veggies and eggs and sandwiches are ever so much cuter in bunny and chick form… See? Make them HERE at Little Food … Read More...
What’s better than homemade Irish Cream for your coffee? Homemade Irish cream for your coffee with plaid shamrock cookies perched on the rim. Make homemade Irish cream HERE at The Enchanted Oven.
Since The Hobbit came out in theaters last year, I’ve seen a lot of Tolkien inspired art. But PaperCutWords take on The Hobbit is one of my favorites. I especially like how pleased Smaug looks, hovering over Bag End. It’s … Read More...
These flowers would be a great addition to my girls’ bedroom to bring a little light and sunshine! You can find the tutorial for how to make these over at Buggy and Buddy.
I love how creative some people can be. Who knew you could create an entire lesson plan based around hot chocolate and include language arts, math, crafts, science and every other subject out there?!?! You MUST check out The Nature … Read More...
Felt has such a magical way of turning itself into amazing things. Who knew felt could have so many personalities?!? I love this felt project for kids to deliver mail within their family. If you have a small family, you … Read More...
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made this little girl dress with a faux necklace. The “necklace” is actually strips of neon knit fabric stitched down around the neckline. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Paint Chip projects are all over the internet. and I will admit, I am smitten. Do the folks in the paint department go bananas when crafters come in and sneak these chips into their bags? Coterie show us how to … Read More...
You got the gold candy at the bottom, the rainbow candy stacked above, the marshmallow clouds at the top, the pretty Shamrock wrap and even the cutest labels. Everything you need in a St. Patrick’s Day party favor right here. … Read More...
Aren’t these earrings adorable? I like the sparkle of the glitter. On her blog “A Splendid Assemblage,” Dina shows us what a little bit of glitter and glue can do. You could make a variety of colors to … Read More...
PDF patterns provide instant access to independent designers. Just download, print, and sew. But storing the stacks of 8 1/2 x 11 paper isn’t always so easy. Put them in an envelope and you can’t see what’s inside, but leave … Read More...
Oliver + S shows a good use for bias tape and scraps left over from a sewing project. You can use them to cover a narrow headband and embellish it with a bow or fabric flower. Go to their blog … Read More...
Our friend Sedef of “Down Grapevine Lane” has the most adorable “Tutorial for an Easter Chick”! I just had to put her story here about making her chick because it is so cute: Sedef: “I have missed working with felt, … Read More...
This hanging candelabra accented with succulents is incredible. Designed to be a wedding tutorial, I want to make this idea for my backyard asap. Read more about how to make this at Green Wedding Shoes.
If, perchance, you’re looking to festive-up some plain cupcakes for a birthday or other such celebration, just add sprinkles and lollipops. Find bunch o’ balloon cupcakes HERE at Pepper.
Have you heard of Worsted for Wear? It’s an online comic that’s all about knitting, and the creators are looking to print a book full of the strips, but they need some help.
They’ve started a Kickstarter campaign that’s … Read More...
Divya shares a tutorial with us that she recently posted on her blog “Sayuri.” In this tutorial she shows us how to make a St. Patrick’s Day themed necklace. She was inspired by the Irish legend that leprechaun … Read More...
Happy almost Pi day! You know. 3-14. As in 3.14 (blah blah blah more numbers). Here. Make some pi pie. And nutella coconut hand pie sounds about the best kind of pie pi possible. Find the recipe HERE at spabettie… Read More...
