The seasons are changing, and that means dry skin…no matter what part of the world you’re in. Jojo’s Crafty Love walks us through the process to make a yummy whipped boyd butter that will keep your skin hydrated no matter … Read More...
Pretty Painted Acorns
Amy shares a fun autumn tutorial for making these pretty acorns to decorate your mantle or entryway! A great project for fall or just anytime. After all, who doesn’t love acorns?? Get the tutorial here at Mod Podge Rocks! — … Read More...
14 Favorite Cookie Recips from 14 Bloggers
Just in case you’re searching for some tried and true and well-tested cookie recipes, be sure to check out this round-up of 14 All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes from 14 bloggers (including yours truly) over at Best Friends for Frosting.
Tutorial: Little girl’s pirate costume
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made this awesome pirate costume for her young daughter. Depending on colors and embellishments, you could also rework this to be a princess costume. Go to part … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper in the side
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper stitched into a side seam. Her method for inserting the invisible zipper uses a regular zipper foot (not an invisible zipper foot) and omits … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s fringed suede tiered skirt
Jessica from Happy Together shows how she made this fringed suede tiered skirt for her daughter. This is such a cute skirt!! The suede is actually a faux suede from the costuming section of the fabric store. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: The Perfect Burp Rag
Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make what she calls The Perfect Burp Rag. The design is based on one that she used with her son. They’re made from flannel with a chenille … Read More...
Halloween Candy Wrapper Templates
I know, I know. I’ve seen plenty of candy bars-dressed-up-in-paper-for Halloween, but I’m especially fond of these. It just makes sense that ghosts, Dracula and bats would sneakily hide their candy. Find the templates to make candy wrappers HERE at … Read More...
Sewing-Inspired Treats
Sew? Bake? Do it all? While I’m naturally inept at sewing, I do appreciate the wonderful inspiration that comes from needle and thread, especially when translated into sugar. Find a round-up of sewing-inspired treats (some of which have graced this … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower petal embellished top
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this lovely little petal top that was part of her entry into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge. It’s a simple top embellished with cutouts of flowers. She shows it … Read More...
Teal Treats for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Beautiful color for yummy treats for a wonderful cause. These teal sweets are in honor of September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. For more information visit WhyTeal.org, brought to us by Sugarkissed.net , where you’ll find the recipe for brownies … Read More...
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cupcakes
Wait! I’m not done yet with the yumminess from Little Inspiration. I can’t resist anything Fall-related, it seems, especially pumpkin cupcakes with Tres Leches, because you know any baked good soaked in three kinds of milk will be divine. … Read More...
Mini Pancake Stacks
Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the most fun, and these Mini Pancake Stacks are the perfect example. A while ago, I was looking for … Read More...
Cake Delivered to Your Doorstep: Review of “We Take the Cake”
I got the loveliest surprise on my doorstep last week. A cake. Specifically, a sour cream coffee bundt cake with caramel glaze, along with a hand-written note and packaged in the golly gosh darn cutest round box (said box has … Read More...
Technique: Water-color with Copic Refills
Sherrie with Card Creme has a great tutorial video showing how to use Copic markers ink refills to water-color with. This is a wonderful way to get more from your markers!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Fabric Napkins
Terra Savvy has directions for cutting simple shapes from Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for making pretty prints on napkins.
-Heather
3 Free Halloween Printables for Parties and Paper Crafts
Planning a Halloween Party? Here are three free printables that might help. Click on the italicized links to go to the printables.
- Halloween Party Printables including a welcome sign and labels by Katy at Sweet Rose Studio
- Kawaii Halloween Cupcake
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Vintage book review: Celebrity Needlepoint
Emily of Crap at Crafts reviews a dollar-bookstore find, a vintage copy of Celebrity Needlepoint.
Her comments and the scans she shares will make you want to track down a copy on line. Want to know what kinds of projects … Read More...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Butterfly needlepoint
Jenny Henry treats us all to a quick, beautiful project that’s perfect for gift giving — or perhaps for cheering your own cubicle. This needlepoint butterfly is worked on plastic canvas (my fave!); and because of its small scale, it … Read More...