The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!
-Heather
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is… Read More...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE … Read More...
Tips for Making Cookie Pops
For the cookie pop shy, find some great tricks and tips to get you over your fears of adding that stick HERE at Sugarkissed. And awwww, there’s even a link to yours truly.
S’mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
And so it seems I’ve broken the seal on posting unique-ways-to-eat S’mores ideas this summer. What’s so crazy about these is the before picture. Look, there’s a whole s’mores in between the chocolate chip dough and it magically melts down … Read More...
Christi Friesen Style Out on the Net
I’m on a Christi Friesen run this week so for this weeks window shopping there’s pieces made a la CF style:
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| Lion Head Bead by BoodlersBeads | Dragon Necklace by TheScottishGirlShop |
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| Red Dragon Sculpture by playsculptive | Seahorse Necklace by polygolems |
Tutorial: Kid’s travel pillow with tote
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a kid-sized travel pillow, along with a tote to carry it. The small pillow is actually cut down from a standard bed pillow. (She used one bed pillow to make three … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin headband with rhinestone sparkle
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a shiny, sparkly satin headband. The headband itself is made from wide satin ribbon, with a rhinestone brooch adding sparkle. It would be a lovely accent for a dressy evening, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripey Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. showing how to make her Stripey Skirt. The little girl’s gathered skirt is pieced from stripes of coordinating prints. … Read More...
Tutorial: Itch Relief Stick
Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief … Read More...
Another Free Ebook from Knitting Daily
Yesterday I told you about Knitting Daily’s free ebook full of patterns from the television show’s ninth season. Today KD has another new free pattern collection just for the ladies.
The “5 Free Knitting Patterns for Women” ebook includes two … Read More...
Project: Stamped Travel Tag
Summer time is travel time. Send someone off on vacation in style with this cool BonVoyage travel tag from Richele Christensen. Visit her blog California Art Girl for her directions. This would also be a fun luggage tag so you … Read More...
Kids Olympic Artwork
This is a simple craft yet the outcome is just beautiful! What a great way to talk about the history of the Olympics with your children, through art! You can find the tutorial at East Coast Creative Blog.
10 Bug Craft Activities
Here are some wonderful craft ideas to get your children in the outdoor…bug spirit!! Head on over to Toddler Approved to see the full list of Activities.
Check out these insect activity kits 
and these Insect bug keepers
13 Olympic Crafts for Kids
Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. I have heard of many people having an Olympic party. If there are kids coming, you will definitely want to have a craft table! Why not use these fun crafts for kids!! … Read More...
Behind the Glass – the Corning Museum of Glass Blog
Another blog to read for truly interesting information about glass. It’s Behind the Glass, the blog for Corning Museum of Glass. Todays post is about Glass Lab over at Governor’s Island and the cool items being made for some … Read More...
Free Pattern: Sakkie Socks from Plymouth Yarn Company
Since today seems to be shaping up to be a day about socks, I thought I’d share this easy free sock knitting pattern that came across my desk this morning.
It’s from Plymouth Yarn Company and uses their Sakkie yarn… Read More...
Dinosaur Fossils – Ruby Murrays Musings
Keeping with my play theme, there’s a certain age where nothing on Earth is more amazing and cool than dinosaurs. Only something that awesome could make people voluntarily spend hours brushing sand in the desert. Ruby Murrays Musings gives us … Read More...
Craft Bloggers at Evo Conference
Recently I flew to Salt Lake City to attend the Evo Conference (Evolution of Women in Social Media) in Park City, Utah. I had the pleasure of meeting several crafty bloggers. This trip would not have been possible if it … Read More...
Improve a Tea Light with Markers
Create with Mom share how to use brush tip markers to spruce up some plain tea lights. Check out how she does it.
Check Out Cooperative Press’ Knit Edge
Shannon Okey, better known to some as KnitGrrl and the mastermind behind indie fiber publisher Cooperative Press, one spent some time knitting a British knitting magazine. Since she left that publication to start the Press, she says people have … Read More...