Dover Publishing has some lovely free large Goddess images like this beautiful Isis. This would be so much fun to color!
-Heather
Book Review: How to Make Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals can be so much fun to make and the ones featured in the new book How to Make Stuffed Animals: Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects are beyond cute! Author Sian Keegan is a firm believer … Read More...
Free Pattern: Quilla Stole
Sometimes you just want to knit a nice, easy, pretty project to show off some really great yarn. That’s what blogger Affiknity did with some special hand-dyed mohair she wanted to knit up for a friend who is moving.
The … Read More...
A Face Mask For Scars? Yes, Indeed!
Abby from My Yellow Sandbox thinks she’s the only one with “hormonal” acne and acne scars…um, not really. So I was very excited to find her “Acne Scars Be-Gone Face Mask” recipe. Fair warning, she says it burns (in a … Read More...
Nicky Epstein to Join Fun at Vogue Knitting Live
Just got an e-mail from the folks who put on Vogue Knitting
Live saying that the awesome Nicky Epstein is going to be in attendance at the Chicago event next month! She’ll be teaching classes on knitting on top of … Read More...
Oatmeal in a Jar
As many already know, I swoon over all things related to mason jars. They make life so much easier and cuter. And as one whose household gets slower and slower in the morning, I’ll take any idea that hastens our … Read More...
Tutorial: Sonjia t-shirt scarf
Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a quick and easy t-shirt scarf. It looks like a long thin strip of knit fabric has been wrapped round and round and round the neck, but it’s actually a wider scarf … Read More...
Green Slime Halloween Popcorn
Anyone else have a flashback to You Can’t Do That on Television when they hear “green slime”? No? Am I that old? Come on, early Nickelodeon? Well, back to green slime and Halloween. Make some green slime popcorn HERE at … Read More...
Review – Modes4U Clay and Edible Candy Kits
Modes4u sent us 2 kits to tempt our Japanese Craft kit taste buds. I love Kawaii and these kits don’t disappoint. The website is filled with kits and supplies that you just won’t find anywhere else. The best thing about … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini embroidery hoop pincushion
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a pincushion using a mini embroidery hoop as the frame. This is so cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
Tutorial: Make a box valance
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a box valance for a window. The valance is formed by stapling your fabric piece around a board hung across the top of the window. The simple lines and sharp corners … Read More...
9/11 Memorial Crafts
In doing research for this post I had difficulty finding projects that were specific to 9/11. Yes, there are hundreds if not thousands of patriotic crafts and flag crafts out there. Finding projects that weren’t printables that refer directly to … Read More...
Free pattern: Newborn baby romper with pleats
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby romper with pleats across the front bib. The pattern is a newborn size. This would make such a sweet baby shower gift! Snaps in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy bow headband
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made this pretty headband with a big floppy bow. Get the tute.
[photo from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night]
Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow Pie Pops
So I got a huge, big, ginormous box filled with marshmallows, courtesy of Jet-Puffed. So expect lots of marshmallow treats from me in the next couple of months. First up, for Fall, I made some easy pumpkin spice pie … Read More...
Product Review: Inkadinkado Halloween Stamps
This is the second part of my review for the new Halloween stamps from Inkadinkado (click here for part one).
I absolutely adore the Voodoo Doll stamps and thought they would make such cute charms. I stamped … Read More...
Tutorial | Paperbag Mini Scrapbook
Cris of Crissy’s Crafts shares the steps for making this mini Back to School scrapbook using paper lunch sacks. She used a variety of school related supplies including a free printable paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Looking … Read More...
“Melting Crayon” Birthday Cake
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...
Inspiration du Jour | Snapshot
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.