Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.
A sweet sister’s song
This might be the sweetest bit of embroidery ever. The blogger behind Bits of Stitching created it for a summer stitching contest. She says,
… Read More...The cute birdies…remind me of my 2 precious daughters. My oldest is constantly singing lullabies to
Win ‘Orange Blossom’
You could win a copy of Janelle Wind‘s new pattern, Orange Blossom, which features patchwork and applique in a citrus-y table runner. Go to her blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.
Stitch a random sampler
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares some interesting thoughts about creating a random stitch sampler. Check it out.
Make Your Own Flavored Coffee Beans
A sidenote for all planning on sending me gifts (address provided upon request): I heart coffee. I always need coffee. Send me coffee. And preferably, given how apparently easy it is to make, vanilla-flavored coffee. Make your own flavored coffee … Read More...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
I’ve seen such a deserving upswing in Very Hungry Caterpillar parties of late. And I’m all for them. There is just so much fodder in this clever book that translates into perfect party food and decor. I’m loving the details … Read More...
Hearts on a fence
Lenora of the Textile Arts Center spotted this instance of yarn bombing while out walking in London. Such a simple idea: yarn wrapped around the links of a fence to create multicolored hearts. Lovely. See more views at her blog … Read More...
Cookie Decorated Cookies
More impossibly adorable self-reflective foods (see two posts ago)! Keep ’em coming. This time it’s cookies dressed up as other cookies. Specifically, sugar cookies dressed up as chocolate chips and peanut butter cookies. Plus, some milk. Find them HERE … Read More...
Drink Your Watermelon
As the heat and humidity presses down on my region, this cool drink sounds divine. Too much watermelon leftover? Drink it. You can leave out the vodka, but gosh, why in the world would you? Find the recipe for watermelon … Read More...
Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake
I’m such a sucker for self-reflective foods. (My nerd status was established long ago.) This impossibly cute Strawberry Shortcake
strawberry shortcake is a perfect example. Make her HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Sewing Pattern: Upcycled Patchwork Shorts from repurposed tees
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom guest blogs at Sew Country Chick with a tutorial showing how to her Upcycled Patchwork Shorts for boys. They’re made from a patchwork of knit fabric repurposed from old t-shirts. The snippets … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute bandana apron
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs turns her weekly sewing tutorial over to her daughter this week, with a tutorial showing how to make a child’s apron out of a bandana and a length of ribbon. Her daughter designed and sewed … Read More...
Tutorial: Triple tuck detail
This triple tuck detail is so gorgeous! Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Coletterie]
{DIY Bridal Flip-Flops}
Jaime at Crochet Dynamite sent a link to these blingy bridal flip-flops she crocheted for her own wedding reception! Get the tutorial for the flip-flops, a guest book pen, and a wedding favor here. Thanks for sharing your patterns … Read More...
Win a $150 Prize Package from Red Heart
Tip Junkie is giving away a prize package from Red Heart worth $150, which I expect some of you will want to check out. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest recently stopped by Tip Junkie to share a scarf pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Project: 3D Pop Up Card
Wow, this card has so much depth and dimension but it still folds flat! Find directions for this fun pop up 3d card over on the Stempeleinmaleins blog.
-Heather
Gummy Bear JellO Beach
Hey Gummy Bear
, what’s up? Nothin’. Just chillin’ on my JellO. I’m sure that’s the discussion up there. Find the easy how-tos for teddies on beach JellO HERE at Mommy Savers.
Ombre Cupcakes
Ombre, ombre, everywhere ombre! With the ombre and chevron stripe trends firmly secure, one need not wonder what pattern to choose. I love the icy gradations of blues of this cupcake, too. Find the recipe and instructions for making ombre … Read More...
Free Pattern: Worsted Lace and Rib Top
I am not really a lacy kind of girl. I lack the patience for knitting complex lace patterns, and as the mom of a toddler they don’t really fit my lifestyle right now (not that they fit my style before … Read More...
Handmade Toy Roundup – Babble
Summer has me in the mood for play and all these adorable handmade toy ideas aren’t helping the work get done. Like this great roundup of toys you can make over on babble. I mean, these little peg figurines … Read More...