Methinks these homemade Sweet Tarts look even prettier and more charming than the real thing. Wait, wouldn’t the homemade version be the “real thing”? HERE at instructables, by wold360, of Clever Wren.
How to make a recycled Mother’s Day gift box
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Over at the blog Homework there is a wonderful tutorial on how to make these crepe paper flowers to embellish a recycled oatmeal container that has also been covered with a recycled tea towel.
Pink Elephants
Elephants are one of my favorite type of animals. They are so fun to watch as they swing their trunks and squirt water and grab leaves from the trees and eat them. I especially like to watch the interaciton between … Read More...
How To Make Flower Croutons
Yes, world, let’s make salad prettier with shaped croutons, please. Make flower croutons HERE at Lisa Storms.
let’s elevate the humble salad to a work of art by adding a touch of creativity and whimsy with shaped croutons. Imagine … Read More...
Going on a Knitting Adventure
I’m super-excited to report that I’m spending this weekend at Mount Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas, at a knitting retreat with about 20 other ladies and the Yarn Harlot.
Awesome, right?
Except I still really have no idea … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized dinosaur hoodie
Head over to Small Fry & Co to find out how to add dinosaur spikes to the hood and back of a child’s hoodie. And then make it even more awesome by adding their name to the front as an … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristlet camera case
Amy Friend from During Quiet Time shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make a wristlet camera case. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Amy Friend on Therm O Web]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tie-neck t-shirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a t-shirt with small tie at the neck. You’ll make the pattern using a t-shirt that fits you as a guide. A line of elastic stitched under the bust shapes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated bow headband
Last year Disney from Ruffles and Stuff showed how to make a cute scarf made of little bows. That bow scarf inspired Onel from Onelmom to make a headband of little bows. The little bows are actually pleats made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ink Effects coloring book illustration transfer
Cheryl from Sew Can Do used a coloring book page and Ink Effects to make a t-shirt for her daughter with her favorite Little Pony on it. Brilliant! Go to her blog to see how to do it.
[photo from … Read More...
Yarn Monogram Cupcake Toppers
Despite working for a craft site that shares all kinds of fabulous sewing and needlework projects… I’m terrible with a needle. But something on this scale I can handle. Find the how-tos to make yarn monogram cupcake toppers HERE at … Read More...
DIY Shark Macarons
I don’t know how I missed these floating around last year (swimming around?) because they are uber clever. Created by the only person in the world NOT afraid to go in the water after Jaws was released… find the recipe … Read More...
Freebie & Tutorial | Monogram Stationery Gift Set | Mother’s Day Gift
Lia Griffith shares the free printables to enable you to make this personalized monogram gift set for Mother’s Day or another special occasion. The set include monogram notecards, envelopes and circle stickers. She also tells you where to download the … Read More...
Cinco de Mayo Rice Krispies Treats
Just in case you need any last minute Cinco de Mayo treat ideas… here’s one for Mexican flag Rice Krispies Treats. Find them at Posa Cosa.
Project: Paper Bits Collage
I love seeing how people utilize there scraps of pattern papers. I, like many of you, have so many little pretty pieces I had to throw away! The My Mind’s Eye blog has a terrific idea for using some of … Read More...
Colorful Granny Squares
This book is truly colorful and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares.
There are oodles of free granny square patterns online, so why … Read More...
Tutorial | Folded Notebook
I love that these notebooks by Nathalie at Design Love Fest are made using just a special cutting and folding technique. No glue required! Use for brag books or jotters to throw in your purse. Click here to see … Read More...
Neck Tie Cuff Bracelet Tutorial
Check out these Neck Tie Cuff Bracelets. This tutorial is an oldie but goodie. I like the idea of turning a men’s tie into a lightweight, cute bracelet to wear with a casual outfit.
Sharpie Art Customized Guitars – Vivian Xiao
I’ve seen plenty of people decorate guitars using sharpies–usually it takes the form of signatures, doodles, or band logos. Vivian Xiao’s takes the combination of sharpies and guitars to a whole different level, creating highly detailed works of art. Like … Read More...
DIY Faux Lampwork Paper Beads
Craft Test Dummies shares this in-depth tutorial with us for making Faux Lampwork Paper Beads. They took the simple technique for making paper beads and added a few steps more to make these beautiful beads look like lampwork beads. … Read More...
