Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but there’s probably still lots of warm weather to be had, and our southern hemisphere friends are looking forward to summer as I type. So there are probably a lot of … Read More...
Vintage Photo Mobile
I’m loving this mobile idea from the blog live. love. scrap. She took vintage photographs and turned them into this unique mobile to hang in her home. As she says in her post, this idea would be great for a … Read More...
Sock Report Winner
I took a super-long long weekend off so I’m just getting back to tell you the winner of the hard copy of the Sock Report is commenter number 1: Deb!
(I love when that happens!)
Deb said she has only … Read More...
Painted Votive Holders
Once Wed has a really beautiful, unique idea for making votive holders special for your special day (or any day, I think). Check out their painted votive holder idea.
Vintage Map Balls
Absolutely loving these vintage map balls from Crafts n Coffee. I love everything maps, and these look so easy to do! Fill a bowl and display on the table in the dining room or living room, or even near the … Read More...
Cake Batter Ice Cream Fairy Wands
Everything about these is awesome. The cake batter. The ice cream. The fairy wand. Sweet and pretty and pastel, I’d not be shocked if fairy dust fell on your lap if you tried to eat one. Make cake batter ice … Read More...
Galactic Jar of JellO
This is quite possibly, almost definitely, the coolest edible thing I’ve seen in awhile. And I’ve seen lots. Find the how-tos to make this sparkly, other-worldly galactic JellO in honor of Doctor Who HERE at Bakingdom.
Best Ever Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Just in case you haven’t tried it yet, even though you’ve known me for years now (ahem)… I reprinted my favoritest, best ever, super duper, amazing cut-out cookie recipe. And I made my rainbow sparkle swirly cookie pops. Find the … Read More...
Vogue Knitting Patterns Now $2.99
If you’re looking for some new fall (or spring, if you live in that part of the world) knitting projects, take a look at the pattern store at Vogue Knitting. They’re running a sale now through Thursday (Sept. 6) … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can planter
Over at Blueberry Ash there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled tin can planter that I bet would be great for all sorts of organizing and display.
Free pattern: Child-size conductor’s hat
Andrea from The Train To Crazy and Go To Patterns shares a free pattern for making a child-sized conductor’s hat. This hat, plus some overalls and a bandana, will make a cute train conductor Halloween costume. The pattern is available … Read More...
Read all about it: Steph’s advice for buying garment fabric
Steph from 3 Hours Past gives her advice for buying fabric to make garments. She cautions against “binging on prints”, which basically describes my entire fabric stash. 🙂 Whoops. But she’s right – a more thoughtful approach to buying fabric … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Teapot Cozy
Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for all you tea drinkers out there. (I’m a coffee girl myself.) She shows how to make a teapot cozy to keep your tea warm. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Stamped Clay Embellishments
Visit the Inspired blog and let Betsy show you how to make gorgeous card embellishments using your stamps, dies and clay.
-Heather
Read all about it: Preshrinking your fabric
The very first step when sewing a garment is preshrinking your fabric. After all, you don’t want to invest the time and money into making a garment, only to have it shrink up with its first washing. Sew4Home gives the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY Comfy Maternity Skirts
Jessica from Craftiness Is Not Optional gave her maternity wardrobe a much needed boost when she made up a bunch of her DIY Comfy Maternity Skirts. They’re simple skirts from a stretchy knit fabric with waistbands that stretch to fit, … Read More...
8 Rules to Avoid DIY Disaster!
DIY projects are a great way to make your wedding feel special and unique, but there can be some pitfalls along the way! Avoid DIY disaster with 8 simple rules from Emmaline Bride , and explore links to 10 amazing … Read More...
Show & Tell | Personalized Pre-School Photobook
I love this idea from Modern Parents Messy Kids: a personalized photo book with photos from her son’s actual pre-school. This is a great way to prepare a little one for starting school, but can also be a nice … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | A Good Year
Hand-made Christmas Gifts {Web Feature}
I guess it’s getting about that time to start posting Christmas info… it is Labor Day after all. I am however, very excited to tell you about this fun tradition that one family has now decided to share the experience … Read More...