If only I lived closer to this place. If only there were more days in the week. If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.
This shop is a wondrous place! I think … Read More...
Don’t Miss this Giveaway!
This review and giveaway got buried in some of my earlier posts so I want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to win. Go to the original post and leave a comment to enter!
Wimpy Kid Cakes
Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats School Desks
I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I … Read More...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy … Read More...
Tip: Get patchwork seams to match perfectly
All that time piecing a block and you notice your seams are off, so vexing. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares a technique on her blog so pesky patchwork seams will she says, match up perfectly every time. Get the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Pretty
Tutorial: Pixelated Retro Cane
Bettina Welker of beadworx , a super talented artist in Germany, released a tutorial for her clever cane earlier this month. She calls it the pixelated retro cane. I’m picking out colours for my own version!
I scoped out what … Read More...
Make a ‘Play Library’
Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:} This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for … Read More...
Legos and Reading- The Perfect Pair
Lego Duplo now has new kits out that encourage literacy skills through building with duplo blocks! The Educators’ Spin On It has offered up some free printables to go along with these amazing kits! You have to read her entire … Read More...
Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games!
I don’t think you’ll find a more comprehensive list of fun activities to do with chalk and kids than the list over at Craft Foxes. If you need something to do with your kids as the summer winds down, … Read More...
Duct Tape Binder Pencil Pouch
With all of the amazing duct tape designs {such as the ones from Platypus where I made a wallet!}, this is a great back to school project! There’s nothing better than putting your own creative spin on something that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued bunting picnic tablecloth
Gilian from Season’s Gredings shows how to make this pretty picnic tablecloth with a festive bunting design appliqued around the edge. Cute!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Season’s Gredings]
Glass is Life on Facebook
Above the door in my store it says, “It’s all about the glass” because in my world that is pretty much true. Most of my glass buddies feel much the same way. For me everytime I try another pursuit such … Read More...
Tutorial: Remember Provence faux grain sack apron
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make her Remember Provence gathered apron. When I first saw the photos on her post, I thought it was made from a grain sack. It turns out that she used linen and … Read More...
Tutorial: My Best Friend Pocket Teddy for a little girl’s skirt
Maryann and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. ., showing how to make a pocket buddy for a little girl’s skirt (or dress). They call it their “My … Read More...
A Look at Interweave Knits’ Fall Issue
Clearly I am ready for fall (and fall knitting). My copy of the fall issue of Interweave Knits arrived over the weekend and I spent the morning of a day that turned out to be 104 degrees (that’s 40 four … Read More...
The Beaker Twinkie
Keep those snack cakes-turned-awesome (or “more” awesome, I should say), Hungry Happenings, especially when you grace us with the presence of Beaker. Beaker is awesome in and of himself, but a Twinkie Beaker? Perfection on top of awesome. Make them … Read More...
Car Lunch
Beep! Beep! I couldn’t resist. Those were the first words that came to my head when I spotted this car-themed lunch for kids. Or maybe it’s a general knowledge of kids and what they’d say. Anyway, make a go-lunch-go HERE … Read More...
Cherry Cupcakes
Two hot pink cupcakes perfectly paired and joined by candy to make the cutest cherries. What loveliness. Plus, Cherry JellO is involved so they actually taste like cherries. Or at least, like Cherry JellO. Love it. Find the recipe and … Read More...