Creme de la Craft created a wonderful tutorial for turning a simple glass votive holder into a beautiful Moroccan creation with henna-inspired details. Check it out!
Egg Carton Cactus
I never would have thought that I would be posting about an egg carton cactus craft today… but I am. I love that her son’s teacher came up with this one! You can find the tutorial at Creative Jewish Mom… Read More...
Cotton Ball Art
Some of my most favorite crafts are those that can take simple items and turn them into something beautiful…isn’t this rainbow of cotton balls just that? You can find out how they made it over at Scattered Thoughts of a … Read More...
Double Decker Bus {Mini}
This craft is so cute…literally because it is made out of a tic tac container! How much fun is that?!? You and your child can make one too by following the fun tutorial over at Zakka Life!
Help the elf looking for his shoes by making him a pair; tutorial
These are the cutest little felt elfin clogs I have ever seen. “Allsorts” is the cheery little blog of Jenny B Harris who is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person. Jenny tells us: “Bitsy Elf clogs! What could … Read More...
Day 11 Winner
Oh, I love when this happens! I actually just won a giveaway at a friend’s site for being the first commenter, which I always kind of hate to be because what are the odds the random number generator is going … Read More...
Join Bernat and Vickie Howell for a Chat About Baby Crafting
This month is Baby Month at Bernat, and they’re celebrating with a lot of events on their website and Facebook page. They’re also planning a Twitter party tomorrow (that’s Wednesday, Aug. 8) from 2-4 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time that will … Read More...
ParaNorman DIY Decorating Kits Giveaway!!!
To celebrate the release of the 3D stop motion family flick, ParaNorman, on August 17, Focus Features asked me to help spread the word with a giveaway! With my kit, I made cookie pops and blood-oozing neon green cupcakes. … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Olympic Torches
Believe it or not, I still make Rice Krispies Treats rarely enough that I always check the recipe before making them, usually at the insistence of my daughter who also insists I make them. So when searching the site for … Read More...
Candy Melt Ice Cream Cones
This is one of those super simple, very smart ideas that finds the cute in the details. Dress up ice cream cones with melted candy melts HERE at Sugar and Charm.
Franklin music festival | Meeting the Wuests
Anywhere quilters go, we have our eyes tuned in to see quilts, right? As I roamed around Franklin Square enjoying the sounds of the Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree, I spied the back of a pretty quilt top blowing … Read More...
Recycle a zipper tote into a bicycle handle bar bag
Emma of the blog Crafty Couple shared a great way to make a recycled vinyl zipper tote into a bicycled handle bar bag.
S’mores Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)
And these truly are s’mores cupcakes: Graham cracker crust on the bottom, chocolate in the middle, and (broiled) marshmallows on top. And to top it all off, the most perfect burlap flag. See how they are made HERE at Design, … Read More...
Perfect Pigeon Project
I have always been a fan of Bert on Sesame Street and he was a fan of pigeons, which may seem to be a little odd, but why not? If you like pigeons too, then this project is perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress with a sexy cut out neck
Jenny from I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how you can make a dress with a cut out above the chest. It’s a small cut out that doesn’t reveal too much at all, but packs some sex appeal just the same. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and felt luggage tag
Ever noticed how all the luggage on the baggage claim carousel tends to look the same? ” Oh, your suitcase is the black one with wheels and handles?” Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a cute … Read More...
Natasha, winner Dinosaur Train giveaway!
Congratulations goes to Natasha who had the winning comment, #27.
I hear you, it’s a big step when your little one starts preschool. Her comment highlighted in yellow. I notified Natasha by email so she can claim her prize. I … Read More...
Freebie: Ballerina Mouse Digi
Put on your toe shoes! Cruzines has the most adorable ballerina mouse digital stamp for free on their blog! Click here to download. btw anyone else loving the Bun Heads TV show?
-Heather
Citronella Sand Candles
Learn how to make sand-covered citronella candles with an awesome video tutorial from Mahar Craft.
Tutorial: Braided fabric cording straps
Caitlin at Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make braided fabric straps. Hers are made from cording so there are no raw edges peeking out. Use them in place of traditional straps … Read More...