Don’t steer away from the yarn aisle just because you don’t knit or crochet! There are plenty of other ways to use yarn in projects. There are some great tips for ways to use yarn here –>> Easy Yarn Crafts… Read More...
Chair Ideas
Sometimes the difference between everyday and “special” is as simple as dressing up the ordinary items in your home. Here are several DIY ways to decorate your chairs, and add a little something transformative to the party. Catch My Party … Read More...
Airbrushed Lace Cookies
Note to self: Get an airbrush for my cookies. Because look how gorgeous these lace print cookies are. You can find the tutorial for airbrushing a lace pattern on decorated cookies HERE at The Adventures of Sweet Sugarbelle, by … Read More...
Freebies and Classes: Hybrid Card Making
Paper Garden Projects recently had a 6 part series creating cards using digital stamps and digital scrapbooking images along with traditional supplies, making some wonderful “hybrid” projects. Each class has video tutorials and even freebies! Click here for links to … Read More...
Bunny Napkin Fold
Here is a lovely clever way to fold the napkins for your Easter Table. There is a step by step photo guide on how to create these little beauties on the Good Housekeeping Web site.
St. Patrick’s Day Quesadillas and Cupcakes
Because quesadillas and cupcakes go together, right? They do if they are green. Make easy St. Patrick’s Day quesadillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And make some also-easy clover cupcakes while getting rid of leftover Valentine’s … Read More...
Jellyfish Watermelon
This watermelon is making me long for Summer again. And the beach. And the sand. And the toes in the water. Turn a watermelon into a jellyfish HERE at Little Food Junction.
Are you hosting an under the … Read More...
Candy-Inside Pot O’ Gold Cookies
Just when I think all the holidays that lend themselves to candy-inside-the-cookie have been exhausted, a la the first appearance of these pinata cookies a couple of Cinco de Mayos ago, you clever folks come up with a new one. … Read More...
Cake Pop Hats for St. Patrick’s Day
So green and sparkly, if I could write with an Irish accent I would. Find the tutorial to make leprechaun hat cake pops for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at Make Me My Cake.
A Bit Off Topic – Metal Clay For Jewelry Makers
I was sent this book to review – but it’s been quite a while since I’d worked in metal clay. So, I asked a friend, Joan Castle, who also crochets and knits, if she could tell us about this new … Read More...
Freebie | Spring Fling Digital Mini Kit from Dear Daughter Designs
Etsy Shop of the Week – LeighViner
This week’s featured Etsy shop is LeighViner. LeighViner is the Etsy home of artist Leigh Viner and full of amazing fashion illustration style art prints. I have a weakness for mixed media fashion illustration, so I couldn’t help being … Read More...
Obsessed with Mini Clay Foods
During reading week – which was last week, here – my daughter was roped into a lot of claying. In addition to helping me I made her do a little research and look for works she likes. This is generally … Read More...
Sweater Bracelets Tutorial
This tutorial is an oldie, but a goodie that I thought worth sharing! On her blog “Organize and Decorate Everything,” Leanne shares a tutorial on how to make these cozy sweater bracelets!
QuiltCon: Just a few of the quilts
Wow, I have so much to dish about QuiltCon! The lectures, the vendors, and – oh yeah – the QUILTS!!
I don’t hardly know where to begin (not to mention I’m still a little worn out from all the travel), … Read More...
Bracelet – 3 Cord DIY Tutorial
This cute “Bracelet – 3 Cords” tutorial was submitted to the Craft Gossip sister site “Craft Bits” by designer M.E. Harrington. Check out the tutorial and learn how to make this cute bracelet for yourself. Now … Read More...
Purim Mask
Purim is a special holiday in the Jewish culture because it celebrates the story of Queen Esther. People dress up in costumes and have parties in honor of her story. You can find out how to make some of these … Read More...
Glove Puppets
Have some old gloves hanging around? Using materials you probably already have in your craft closet, why not turn them into an afternoon of fun and creativity!?! You can find the tutorial over at Moms and Munchkins.
Free pattern: Teddy bear taggie blanket
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane made this teddy bear taggie blanket for her baby girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog. It’s backed with an ultra-soft minky and has a crinkly layer stitched inside. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler backpack
Liliana from Sol de Eira made this dotty backpack for her young daughter. She shares the pattern on her blog. The straps are acutally wide ribbon, but if you can’t get ribbon in the right width you could also make … Read More...