Pancakes are officially added to the list of decorate-able foods. I now believe there is nothing you can’t turn a pancake into.
If you’re like me, some days you just want to … Read More...
Coffee Creamer Cake Pops
The cake pops world has exploded so hugely (thanks, Bakerella!), it was inevitable that next would come variations on the recipe. I, for one, am happy that coffee is involved in this experimentation. Yum. Find the recipe for cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Make bell bottoms from wide legged pants
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how you can give a bell-bottom flare to a pair of wide leg pants. If the pants you start with are a little too big, that’s fine. When you make the legs more … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bottle Cap Necklace
What an adorable way to wear your stamped creations. Find directions for making a bottle cap necklace over on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
-Heather
Freebie | Printable Lunch Stickers
I love these free printable stickers from Ellinee that you can use to add some fun to your child’s lunch box. But hey! You can also use them on scrapbook pages! Click here to go to the download.
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capture What You See
This article at Improve Photography outlines 10 tips for using your camera to capture what you see. The tips include understanding exposure, composition and dynamic range. Click here to go to the article.
Freebies| Printable Sorry, Thank You and I Love You Note Cards
In a rush but need a cute card? These printable cards from Crap at Crafts can help! You can download any of the three designs – Sorry, Thank you or I love You. Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Let’s Go Explore
A Peek into the Papercutting Process – Hebrica Papercut Art
So last week, I shared some beautiful paper cut artwork, and this week, I have the opportunity to show you how such art is made! Artist Kim Phillips of Hebrica demonstrates in a free e-book what goes into the creation … Read More...
Glass Fest is Coming to Pacific Art Glass
It’s a month away…so for all of you in the Southern California area (and out-lying areas) good times are to be had at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. It’s Glass Fest and it’s October 6-7!! So much glasstastic fun!! There … Read More...
Tutorial: Mummy Face Cane
Iris Mishly brings us a great video tutorial and a giveaway all in one. Her tutorial is cutely creepy!
Simple Crochet Book Giveaway Winner Is……
Dennis from zipcode 41001 is the winner of the Back To School Giveaway! Congratulations to Dennis. We’ve not had a male winner before (making an assumption here that Dennis is a guy).
Dennis, please email me with your full … Read More...
Tutorial: Bead in a split ring
In response to a question from a reader, Jon of Tat-a-Renda improvises a method for placing a bead in a needle-tatted split ring. See her tutorial.
Inspiration: Magreet de R
This stunning block was created by Magreet de R for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. By limiting the block to only two colors, she lets the variations in pattern and texture take center stage. Gorgeous. Go to the blog post for … Read More...
Old goldwork in macro view
Mary Corbet is doing a fascinating series studying a piece of antique goldwork. She says, “I’m using a magnifier to look at some parts and take notes, but the macro setting on the camera is pretty useful, too, because it … Read More...
Tutorial: Boo Boo Bird rice pack
A cold rice pack can do wonders to soothe childhood bumps and bruises. When it’s shaped like a cute little birdie, it can also help bring a smile to a sad face. Rachel from Architecture of a Mom shows how … Read More...
Tutorial and patterns: Embroidered pendant
Corinne of So September steps us through how to create a sweet embroidered pendant. Like the teeny birthday cake image she used? She’s sharing it and two others. Go to her blog post for the tute and the link to … Read More...
How to tint embroidery
Don’t miss Mollie‘s series on Wild Olive this week about techniques for tinting embroidery. So far, she’s covered using watercolors and colored pencils. Tomorrow: markers.
Tutorial: Apron and t-shirt refashion
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce combined a short sleeved tee and a vintage apron to create this cute top. She cut into the apron to create the long sleeves and the neckband. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Preppy Girl Vest for an 18″ doll
Bethany from Finding Pins and Needles shares a free pattern for making her Preppy Girl Vest for an 18″ doll. It’s a croppedvest with a single button at the front. The vest is part of a cute back-to-school outfit she … Read More...