This super sweet pouch is a candy/treat holder. And a darling bunny. Merrilee gives us step by step directions, and a printable pattern so we can get the size and shape right. The beauty of this pattern is that you … Read More...
Product Review and Discount: Silhouette Designer Edition Software
I’ve had my Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine for a while now and I am in total love with it (you can read my Portrait review from back in November). I didn’t think it could get much better until … Read More...
Quantifiable Crochet
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches … Read More...
Pillow Fight – Bryan Ku
This is an inspiration post. However, not just a craft inspiration post, because I’m positive it might also inspire some awesome pillow fights. Pillow Fight isn’t available for purchase; it’s an art piece by artist and designer Bryan Ku. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace Textured Buttons
Victoria has a great tutorial for making buttons with a lovely lacy texture. She uses acrylic paint to highlight the texture of the buttons. When I make similar pieces, I add a little Varathane to the paint to help fix … Read More...
Sweet Vintage Spool Necklace Tutorial
Ashlee from “My So Called Crafty Life,” shares a tutorial on her blog on how to make these adorable “Sweet Vintage Spool Necklaces.” These necklaces are so romantic and cute. They remind me of love in … Read More...
How To: Harlequin Bangles Tutorial
Miss Cinti recently posted a tutorial on her blog “My Poppet.” In her tutorial she shows us how some paper, Mod Podge, wooden bangles and few other supplies can make these trendy “Harlequin Bangles.” Check … Read More...
Free pattern: A-line dress for a 15″ princess doll
Amanda from Heartland Happy guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with the pattern she created to make a dress for her daughter’s 15″ Disney princess doll. (Even princesses enjoy casual attire!) It’s a simple … Read More...
Baby Food Jar Candle Display
Laura at Make Life Lovely turned leftover baby food jars into a lovely outdoor tea light display. This would be a lovely addition to a garden party. Check out the tutorial.
Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows how to insert an invisible zipper. She gives step-by-step instructions with plenty of photos to show the process. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
[photo from Lolita Patterns]
Tutorial: Reversible bento tote
Dionnie Takahashi from Blackcabbit shows how she made this reversible tote for her bento box
. It’s a small square tote with a boxed bottom, made to fit her bento lunch container. Handles tie across the top to keep the … Read More...
Easy Washi Tape Candle Holders
Free Pattern: Basketweave Infinity Scarf
I’m rather obsessed with infinity scarves and cowls right now. Ever since I finished knitting my giant Garter Stitch Cowl earlier this month, I’ve been wearing it almost constantly and have completely neglected my scarves.
If you’re a fan of … Read More...
Etched Glass Centerpiece Tutorial
Custom etched glass looks so glamorous at a wedding, but it can seem a bit intimidating to achieve. Learn how to create an elegant etched glass centerpiece with a few simple supplies from the Martha Stewart Glass Painting line and … Read More...
19 ways to decorate shoes
Over at I Love To Create there are 19 ways to decorate and otherwise make shoes fabulous.
Cricut Cartridge Winner!
Thank you all for the very warm welcome and the great comments and suggestions for what you are looking for, and where you would like this blog to go. I will do my best to keep bringing a whole range … Read More...
DIY Rustic Bird Name Cards
I love these adorable bird name cards I discovered at Intimate Weddings! They are made from oven bake clay, and look so easy to create. For a step-by-step tutorial visit this link.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor … Read More...
Pinata Cookies? Go Bigger. Pinata Cake.
I just mentioned yesterday how I’m loving the candy-inside-cookies trend inspired by these pinata cookies. Well, now you clever folks are moving on to even bigger endeavors. Cakes! Make this awesome pinata cake (which you’ll note, holds a lot … Read More...
Y is for Yarn
Brooke’s Books is back with another addition to the Stitcher’s Alphabet collection free alphabet series. It is nearing completion – just one letter to go! Y is for Yarn features a cute kitty in quite a predicament. It is so … Read More...
Mitts for Corgi Dog Lovers
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is a prolific knitter (and coming from me, that’s saying something) who is super creative and clearly has a lot of fun with the projects she designs.
When a friend asked for mittens recently, Kat … Read More...