Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a cool new tote bag out of a pair of cargo pants. The seams and topstitching make nice design lines for the bag, and the large … Read More...
Photo Votive Holder
Display your favorite photos with pride on a votive candle holder. Black and white photocopies and contact paper are use to create this effect. View the tutorial at Inspired Ideas.
Lovely Crochet(volution)
I just love this sunflower – and it has an interesting story. You can read its story and get the free pattern designed by Julia Schwartz here. I only found this beauty because I was intrigued by the description … Read More...
Wimpy Kid Cupcakes
Pure genius here. The technique to make these edible notebook paper cupcake toppers with the Wimpy Kid and all, that is. You’ve got to see the how-tos for these Diary of a Wimpy Kid cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Flowers
Find out how to turn pretty polka dot ribbon into lovely little flowers, perfect accents for almost any card! Besty Veldman shares this idea on her blog Paper, scissors and Super Heros.
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Beach Ball Pie
How smart is this? By adding food coloring to some Cool Whip and a bit of piping, turn a pie into a beach ball (this one is key lime). Find the detailed how-to with photographs HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Peacock Cake and Cupcakes
Peacocks lend themselves so beautifully to cakes. Here is a case in point. Find the cake recipe and step-by-step how-tos, with photographs, to make this stunning peacock cake–and tips for using the feathers for cupcakes, too–HERE at Cake Whiz… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Par Avion Images
Louise from b.loved is sharing these printable Par Avion images. The set includes tags, and airmail style postcards. Click here to go to the download.
Peach Parrot
It’s stunning how well peaches lend themselves to food art with the gradations of color in their flesh. Even this simple parrot made from peaches is just gorgeous. Find the peach parrot HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Freebie | Printable Alice In Wonderland Images
You can download this top hat as well as a clock image for Alice in Wonderland themed projects from Lexy Levin’s blog. Click here to get them.
Inspiration du Jour | 100% Sweet
Day 8 and 9 Winners
I hope everyone was busy watching the Olympics, knitting or doing something else fun over the weekend! I got a little knitting done on something I’ll share with you on Tuesday, and spent way too much time out in the … Read More...
Going to school in a circus
We recently reviewed Ovo, currently touring Australia.
Have you ever wondered how the kids who travel with their artist mum and dad get their studies done? After all, just being part of a big circus entourage doesn’t mean you … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square eyeglass case
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use charm squares to make a small pouch to hold your eyeglasses (or sunglasses). Of course, you don’t necessarily need charm squares to make this. You … Read More...
Vote on the 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge
The 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge over at Ricochet and Away! has moved from the entry phase into the voting phase. The challenge was to create one item that had two uses. Even if you didn’t enter the challenge, head over there … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a broken purse into a new wristlet
Jillian from Jillian’s Refashions shows the wristlet she made using a free pattern from Butterick. She got all of the materials to make the wristlet from a (larger) broken purse and an old keychain. See photos from the construction process… Read More...
Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More...
Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
In my random wanders on the interwebs looking for interesting glass topics to write about I found this web site, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. What a great site. They have memberships and give grants and sponsor events. And … Read More...
