Yes I am making up a new word! Athena used the phrase “use this for that” when she came up with the clever idea to use grill covers for her family’s bikes! And funny enough my barbecue grill is … Read More...
Frankenstein Kit-Kats
These made me laugh at first sight. I also wondered why I didn’t come up with this simple brilliant idea for turning Kit Kats into Frank. Love these. Find the how-tos HERE at Dash.
Football Helmet Cake Pops. Every. Single. Team.
Holy ambition. And cake pop awesomeness. Those two thoughts simultaneously popped into my head when I spotted these beautifully decorated football helmet cake pops. Each day for the next 32 days you’ll find the instructions to make each and every … Read More...
Free Pattern: Leaf Yoke Cardigan
There is just something about little kids in knits. Everything looks a little cuter when it’s on a baby or toddler. (I guess that’s why I’m writing a book on the subject!)
But I’m actually pretty sure this Leaf Yoke … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim fit refashioned sweatshirt with zipper shoulders
Jacklyn from OhByGolly shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a basic boxy sweatshirt into this stylish top. Love! She slimmed it in at the sides and cut the sleeves short. The zippers on the shoulders are a little bit … Read More...
Craft Stick Helix Face
With the holiday season upon us, many of trying to think of inexpensive ways to decorate our homes, and especially the table. Guests will be arriving and easy projects that make a big impact and always in demand. This vase … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tutu for an 18″ doll
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a tutu for an 18″ doll. It’s an easy project and can be made with scraps of tulle left over from making a kid-sized tutu. How cute would it be … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowboy Halloween costume for a child
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a child’s cowboy costume. Her tutorial includes instructions for making a faux suede vest and a pair of fringed chaps. Just add the hat and boots, and you’ve got an awesome … Read More...
Chocolate Butterflies with Wax Paper and Books
It’s the book part that got me for these. Oh, I’ve seen chocolate butterflies before. I’ve even made them before. And the arch always perplexed me. Until this stroke of genius to use a book. Love it. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Spooky Cat Breakfast, Dracula Dinner and Pumpkin S’mores Pop for Dessert
Here’s enough Halloween goodness to get you through from breakfast to dessert. First up, a spooky cat breakfast of eggs and pancakes HERE. Then, a veggie burger dracula, potato wedge bats and a corn moon to scare you HERE… Read More...
Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls
So I usually don’t post on straight recipes, no matter how delicious they sound, unless they are somehow crafty. Well, for me, all you need to do is turn regular food into tiny food and I’m sold. Especially when said … Read More...
Candy Corn Flowers
Need something sweet, easy, Halloween-ish and kid-friendly to make? Fast? Oh so right for little hands, make candy corn flowers HERE at B-Inspired Mama.
Sewing Pattern: Take in the legs of athletic shorts
MaryBeth from SecondHand Couture had a pair of athletic shorts that were too big through the legs. She shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how she removed the extra volume without affecting the stitching on the sides. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeans waistband alteration for a curvy fit
What happens when a girl with curves wears a pair of jeans cut for someone without curves? That pesky gap at the back of the waistband, that’s what! Sally Ann shows how you can fix it. Get the how-to on … Read More...
Project: Narwhal Card
Visit my personal blog P is for Paper and I’ll show you how to turn a whale stamp into a Narwhal to make this cute card.
-Heather
Felted Soap
This is an idea that’s new to me! Have you heard of felted soap? It sounds like the perfect marriage of yarn and practicality. The resulting bar of soap is both pretty and useful, quick and easy to … Read More...
E.M. Papers Giveaway!
For your chance to win a complete wedding printables set valued at $349 be sure to enter the Pin it to Win it giveaway over at e. m. papers! The set includes up to 3 color changes and the winner … Read More...
DIY: Pumpkin Spice Lip Gloss
She had me at the pumpkin, really. Stephanie at Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for Pumpkin Spice lip gloss (and peppermint too, so you’re ready for the following season!) Get all the details here.
Giveaway from Papervine
Lowri McNabb from Papervine is giving away this assortment of scrapbooking supplies. She has provided several ways to enter this contest and entries are welcome until October 5th 2012. Click here to go to the giveaway
