Cute as can be and slower to melt… I’m loving these adorable “popsicle” cupcake toppers made from candy bark and sprinkles. Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at hoopla palooza.
How to Make Spiral Hot Dogs
I’ve seen some of these spiral hot dogs floating around the internet of late. Aside from the funky look, they apparently make the hot dog taste better, too, what with the greater surface area. Find some easy tips on making … Read More...
Book Review | Real Life Photography by Rebecca Cooper
In keeping with the real life photography theme, I thought I’d point you towards a review I did of the new e-book by Rebecca Cooper over on my personal blog. Real Life Photography which is published by Ella Publishing, covers … Read More...
Freebie | Real Life Portrait Template
Cathy Zielske has come up with a really cool idea for capturing real life portraits. She says, and I agree, that portraits don’t have to be perfect, but can also capture and reflect everyday life. She explains this project … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Learning to Fly
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Swellegant
Part of my Christi class last week was learning a little about her new line of metal coatings, patinas and dyes. They’re not actual paints though they go on like it. They are metal in paint form and the surface … Read More...
Join Me for a Giveaway of Olympic Proportions!
I’ve been hinting at something special happening in conjunction with the Olympics, and now that the opening ceremonies are just a day away I can share with you what I’m planning. I really wanted to do something special to celebrate … Read More...
Beach Theme Candles
Today’s Creative Blog shares how to dress up candles so they’re perfect for summer. See the tutorial.
Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys
Elizabeth Hill shares a tutorial on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog showing how to make Humbugs, soft pyramid-shaped toys. The project is part of their Teaching Tweens to Sew series and provides good practice for sewing corners. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday Skirt plus ruffles
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a variation of the Everyday Skirt that Jen shared there the other day. In her variation, she adds tiers of ruffles around the skirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from iCandy Handmade]
Tutorial: Pillow Jacket changeable sleeve for a decorative pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Pillow Jacket, a changeable sleeve that fits over a pillow base. To change your pillow cover, it’s a simple as removing the pillow base from the sleeve and sliding it into a new sleeve. … Read More...
DIY: Solid Perfume
Since our cats seem to knock everything over, I love the idea of perfume in a stick. Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create has an easy way to create your own solid perfume using just a handful of ingredients AND … Read More...
Needle Felted Veggies tutorial
It is harvest time here is the USA and if you can’t grow them you can needle felt them. Needle Felted Vegetables: by Debra Quartermain and here is the official scoop! Debra Quartermain, CEO! Creative Eternal Optimist shares her … Read More...
DIY: Shaving Cream (for both of you!)
Manly, yes, but I like it too. (Sorry, just couldn’t resist that, though I’m sure it dates me.) The clever folks at TLC Style’s How Stuff Works have an easy tutorial for making your own shaving cream. And it’s a … Read More...
Want a Creative Kid? Teach ’em to Knit!
As the mom of a toddler and a creative person myself, I’m always looking for ways to encourage creativity in my little one. So when I saw a link to a story on Huffington Post about tips for fostering creativity … Read More...
Tool How To: Distrezz It All
The shabby chic, distress look is still super hot! It goes perfectly with collage and artsy styles as well as vintage looks. If you want to distress the edges of a lot of paper at once, say for a book, it … Read More...
Knitter’s Review Announces Retreat Information
For 10 years now fans of the online knitting review site Knitter’s Review have been gathering in New England for a weekend of knitting, camaraderie and learning about fiber with the fabulous founder of that site, Clara Parkes.
The event … Read More...
Strawberry Shortcake “Strawberries”
There’s so much self-reflection going on with these, it’s almost confusing. These are Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
turned into strawberry shortcake strawberries. Make sense? Clever. Find the how-tos to make strawberry shortcake strawberries HERE at Pint Sized Baker.… Read More...
Lego Man and Superhero Frozen Yogurt Pops
Healthy (there’s fruit and yogurt in there), sweet, on a stick, cool for summer and great for kids. Aaaah. Perfect. Make your own Lego and Superhero frozen yogurt pops HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Olympic Rings Pizza (and More)
There are tons of games and party ideas in this Olympics feature, but you must scroll down to see the Olympic rings pizza. (Also, as a fan of all things Bugles, the Bugle torches caught my eye.) Find them all… Read More...