Another post after my own heart as I’m crazy over decorating marshmallows with anything I can (see HERE). Find tons of ideas for turning marshmallows into colorful pops and my favorite, the marshmallow ring, HERE at Marshmallow Madness… Read More...
How to upcycle a belt with hexagons
Over at Lindsey’s blob LRStitched she shared a great tutorial on how to upcycle a belt with hexagonss.
Stretching for Stitchers
It’s really kind of problematic that knitting is my job, because I have a whole lot of repetitive strain issues. My body puts up a big fight when I knit for too long, with everything from sore wrists to numbness … Read More...
DIY Halloween Banner tutorial & Template
Emily hosts “Finding My Aloha”! She is an Anchorage/Eagle River based lifestyle photographer and has a passion for Interior Design, Graphic Design, Food, Parties. I found this darling “Halloween Banner” that you will love on her blog. Emily has a … Read More...
Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party
I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) … Read More...
Spooky Olive Snakes
The olive snake, cute or spooky? Definitely cute. And I know it’s not too early to post Halloween stuff, because my daughter and I just bought her Halloween costume this past weekend. (In case you’re wondering, she got a long … Read More...
Tips on Using Food Coloring Markers
Ah, a post after my heart, as I use food coloring markers almost daily. Find some great tips on storing and using your food coloring markers
(I especially love the information on what to do to “refill” your dry marker, … Read More...
Frosting Shots
Have you spotted this trend out and about yet? These quick doses of sugar called frosting shots that more and more shops are offering? Make your own for your party guests, those you think can handle them, HERE at Love … Read More...
Tutorial: Robot dog softie
Jean Kake from Quilted Cupcake shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a cute little robot dog softie. His body is a simple square, and his arms and legs unstuffed tubes of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Comfy Knit Dress
Vanesssa from LBG Studio made a stack of knit playdresses for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. She calls it her Comfy Knit Dress. It has a short sleeveless bodice, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Using fleece in your softie making
There are many reasons why fleece is a good choice for softies: it’s soft, it’s easy to sew on, it’s inexpensive, it’s available in a wide range of colors, to name a few. But if you’re not careful, it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped garland
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a scalloped garland. The scalloped banner makes a sweet decoration for a birthday or other special occasion. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]
Tutorial: No-sew halter t-shirt refashion
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to turn a boxy tee into a cute little halter, no sewing required. Cute!! Get the tute.
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[photo from Wobisobi]
Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Recycled Materials
Using plastic take out containers and cardboard from a cereal box “smallgirl” from Teddy Forest created this adorable bear stamp. Find out how to stamp and recycle at the same time here at her blog post.
-Heather
DIY: The Perfect French Manicure
If, like me, you long for an at-home French manicure but, ahem, can’t exactly draw a straight line, let alone make one with nail polish, well, this wonderful step by step ‘tute from She Knows was written for you. Let … Read More...
Hoop-La!
Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box? I do! So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings? Leave it … Read More...
Show & Tell | Eclectic Everyday Mini Album
Lowri McNabb gives us a peek into this mini album that she made to record a beach visit using photos taken with a cell phone. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, … Read More...
Tutorial | Beware Halloween Banner
Halloween is sneaking up on us, and you can learn how to make this “Beware” banner before it does! Click here to go to the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Freebie | Retro Themed Digital Kit for Project Life
Melissa at A Vegas Girl at Heart created this free digital kit that is perfect for Project Life Albums. The kit includes title cards, journaling cards and stickers, all in a fun retro design. Click here to go to … Read More...
Newsy: Ben Venom exhibits quilts
Ben Venom is a cool dude who quilts in order to create hip art pieces like the one shown here. He has his first solo exhibition – I Don’t Make Mistakes – at Lloyd Benjamin’s Get This! Gallery in Atlanta, … Read More...