Jennifer of Brave Little Chicken is hosting the latest Echino Swap round. A little birdie tells me there are just 3 slots left, so if you want to be part of it, get yourself to her blog and sign up … Read More...
Idea file: Add a pen sleeve to a drawstring pouch
Here’s a quick way to turn a simple drawstring pouch into a cute notepad holder. Just add a pen sleeve to the side.
I used a 5 x 7 muslin bag from State Line Bag Company for the one I … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy ballet skirt
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple ballet skirt. The tulle skirt is gathered on to a foldover elastic waistband. It’s quick and easy to make. The tulle is perfect for a sheer ballet skirt, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Twirly Jumper for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make her Color Blocked Twirly Jumper. The skirt is pieced from curved panels to give it extra swish. It’s made from two colors of knit fabric. She was able to get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tank dress refashioned from a top and dress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this tank dress out of an old tank, a too-small dress, and a length of wide elastic. I think it turned out cute! If you don’t already have a tank and … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky croc softie
This crocodile might have a lot of teeth, but he’s really just soft and snuggly. He’s made out of a soft minky fabric. You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making him at Sew4Home. Go there now to … Read More...
Tip: Use a Stamp as a Sewing Pattern
Isn’t this stitched and embellished monogram so pretty!? But what does it have to do with stamping? Well, Mae Armstrong used a PSA monogram stamp as a pattern for her sewing, isn’t that so clever? This idea would work with … Read More...
DIY: Chocolate for Your Face
The genius of this idea is you get to eat chocolate while making a chocolate face mask…what could be better? This is an older post from DIY: Beauty but who could resist sharing a chocolate facial recipe? Get it here… Read More...
Article | 9 Things You Need To Know About Aperture
This article on ifb explores nine facts about aperture that will help you understand your camera and take better photos. Click here to go to the article.
Back to School Pencil Cake
As soon as I spotted this cake I recognized it as the real pencil and school supply cake from One Charming Party that I posted on back HERE. Sure enough, that was the inspiration. But this one you can … Read More...
Cute Bentos and a Giveaway at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
On my to-do list is still to get into bento box lunches for my daughter who would love such a thing. Picky eater as she is, it would be perfect. So I may be entering this giveaway myself. Enter to … Read More...
A Better Lemonade, Thanks to Herbs
Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups … Read More...
The Time of Year Again for Chocolate Chalkboards
I’m still counting down the days for school to start (which means Monday in my part of the world). Need a little reminder of cool-treats-to-make for back to school? I posted on the original inspirations for these chocolate chalkboards–HERE… Read More...
Under the Sea Dessert Table
Going under the sea any time soon? I mean party-wise, though tales of actual sea adventures would be welcome, too. You’ll find lots o’ great and re-creatable ideas for the dessert table … Read More...
Freebie | Journal Cards for Project Life
I love these tongue-in-cheek journal cards by Little Musings! These 4×6 printable cards will add some fun to your Project Life pages, or any scrapbook layout. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Navy Pier
Lace Crown – Little Inspiration
In need of a little fabulousness? Know someone who deserves a crown? Head over to Little Inspiration for instructions on how to make a darling little lace crown. Very easy, non time-consuming project with a fantastic end result! Use … Read More...
Tutorial: A Rose Cane
Jumping right in with the cane tutorials… This isn’t a beginner’s tutorial – particularly working from just a photo collage – but the end result rose is lovely. Sigal also sells beautiful clay work on Etsy.
Duct Tape Chevron Necklace
Take a look at this fun tutorial from She’s Crafty! With metallic duct tape, an inexpensive plastic placemat and a few jewelry making supplies, you can put together a fabulous statement chevron necklace of your own.
Candy for stitchers
Orna Willis has come out with a new series of kits that look like a stitchy candy shop! No two kits are alike. Each contains colored canvas and nine skeins of threads, but each combo is a little different. Beautiful! … Read More...