Have you seen that awesome melting crayon art floating all over Pinterest? I even have a version pinned on one of my boards. Well, complete the dripping rainbow look with a cake. Find the how-tos (and story behind) this melting … Read More...
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Video: Decorating Cupcakes
Need some basic how-to-you-get-frosting-on-cupcakes-that-looks-pretty instructions? Find a great, straightforward video that goes through various tips and how to use each to pipe different textures on cupcakes HERE at Cake Whiz.
Frankenstein Cake… I mean…
Frankenstein’s Monster, that is. As a total nerd of literature, not only do I find this cake crazy perfect, adorable and even easy to recreate, but I appreciate the blogger’s literary accuracy. Of course, as a said nerd, I’ve also … Read More...
Drift Wood Orb – Creative in Chicago
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere is drawing to a close, and while I personally am celebrating the arrival of fall with gusto, I know several who mourn summer’s passing. So for those who love summer, how about creating a Drift … Read More...
Newsy: Heather Jones a finalist in American Made program
Congratulations goes to Heather of Olive and Ollie for being named an Audience Choice Award finalist in Martha Stewart Living’s “American Made” program. This is huge. If Heather wins, she’ll get a feature in the Martha Stewart Living magazine and … Read More...
Tutorial Quickie: Heart Cookie Charms
Following along my mild obsession with food miniatures – I don’t make many but I love looking at them! – is this tutorial by Mo Tipton of The Mouse Market. Have a peek and make some yummy looking charms.… Read More...
Baby quilt from simple HSTs
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! says she designed this baby quilt by fiddling around with a bunch of HSTs (half square triangles) in a computer program. Love the results. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Ricochet and Away!
Tutorial: Hexagon coasters by Miss Print
Kaye of Miss Print shares on her blog how to make quilted hexagon (hexie) coasters. She used two techniques that a quilter will find useful, quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Frosted Glass Luminaries
Craft Gossip’s Home and Garden Editor, Amanda, leads a life filled with crafting. Check out her tutorial for recycling jars into frosted luminaries over at FaveCrafts.
Tutorial: Zippered wristlet
I have recently come to love the little wristlet purse that my mother gave me. It holds just what I need for a quick trip to the store, and I can carry it hands-free on my wrist. A swivel hook … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Batman mask and cuffs
Cheryl from Sew Can Do guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a DIY Batman mask and cuffs. It would be awesome for Halloween, as well as for … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffled diaper cover
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making ruffled diaper covers for an itty bitty baby. You can make them out of quilting cotton. The pattern is for a baby size 0-3 months. Get the … Read More...
Fiber Gathering Winner
It was so fun for me reading all your responses to last week’s giveaway about fiber festivals. (And to kind of meet a local knitter or two in the process!) I hope that this inspires some of you/us who haven’t … Read More...
Computer Lab Bulletin Board
When I was in high school computer class was something brand new, state of the art. Now it’s commonplace and every school has one. Niki over at Homemadeville volunteers at her school and jazzed up their computer lab’s wall with … Read More...
Spooky Felt No-Sew Cat Tablecloth
What fun table this would make for a Halloween party and it looks like it is easy to make with the help of Better Homes and Gardens instructions with a downloadable cat pattern templates. This hair-raising tablecloth can be made … Read More...
Fall/Winter Holla Knits is Here!
The new edition of Holla Knits is out, and it looks so cute I can’t even stand it. If you don’t know about Holla Knits, you should. It’s the brainchild of Allyson Dykhuizen, who also runs the website The Sweatshop … Read More...
Escape Button
Sara Jessica is great about posting cute freebies on her blog and this time she’s posted one that is useful too. If you’ve ever wanted your own personal escape button, she’s got the chart for you. It’s a perfect gift … Read More...
Feature Etsy Shop: Re-Grow Roots
Check out the fun crochet and recycled wood designs featured in Deireee’s Etsy show Re-Grow Roots.
DIY: Gradient Nails!
Love that ombre look but it’s hard (for me at least) to achieve on my nails. Now, thanks to a lovely tutorial from The Nailasaurus, it’s broken down into such simple steps even I can do this one (hopefully!) … Read More...
