Wasn’t I juuust talking about how great Twinkies are for turning into other things? Oh yeah, here. Look what else they can be. Hot dogs. Sweet hot dogs. Find the how-tos HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
DIY: Impressionist Soap
Wow, what lovely soap. And it does remind me of an Impressionist painting. Anne-Marie, aka the Soap Queen, gives us the step by step tutorial to make these cold process beauties. She says a bit of patience is required, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Picnic Basket
Click here to download a pdf from Inky Antics for making this fun picnic basket. What a cute way to give someone cookies or candy!
-Heather
Paragon Kiln News
Another email list I like to be on is Paragon Kiln’s list. It’s always full of information that you can use. And Paragon makes some of the best kilns out there so they really know what they’re talking about. … Read More...
Thrifty Wedding Features Gorgeous Knit Dress
I don’t know if you’ve gotten married recently (it’s been 10 years for me!) or if you’ve taken part in any sort of wedding planning recently, but weddings are expensive. Couples and their parents are going all out for that … Read More...
Lily’s Dishcloth Extravaganza Continues
I’ve been in and out all week with my daughter home from school, so I missed sharing this with you earlier, but the free dishcloth pattern of the week from Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer Dishcloth Extravaganza is now available.… Read More...
Baby Food Jar Chandelier
Creating your own chandelier can be a fun and rewarding project, especially when it involves upcycling items you already have around the house.
This tutorial will show you how to turn baby food jars into charming and rustic votive holders … Read More...
Felt Hamster tutorial
These are the cutest little hamsters for anyone that adores these darling little creatures. Helena hosts “craft and creativity” out of Vallentuna, Sweden. Luckily Helena writes in English as well as her native Swedish so we can follow her directions … Read More...
Free Pattern: Double Knit Potholder
I recently got into double knitting, where you make two stockinette surfaces at once in two different colors, and while I’ve been meaning to make a double knit potholder for a while, I haven’t quite gotten to it yet (the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 5-Minute Bandana Headband
Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple … Read More...
Finding Clay Animals
It’s a little specific but I went hunting sculpted animals that were not too cartoony. I have nothing against cartoon and cute figures but was looking for the more realistic:
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| Kudu Antelope by cyanowl | Chipmunk by trolltracks |
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Tutorial: Patchwork Conversation Bag
This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-sided fabric napkins
Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled sheets for your bed
Sometimes adding a small detail is all you need to take something from average to awesome. On a bedsheet, it can be something as simple as a ruffle across the top. Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To … Read More...
Tutorial: Up Up and Away! hot air balloon mobile
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Up Up and Away! mobile. This is sooo cute!! The hot air balloons and clouds are made from felt and are lightly stuffed. The hanger is constructed from wood … Read More...
How to make a popsicle garland
Fruit Borders to Cross Stitch
Borders are handy because you can use them for so many things. Bookmarks, pillow edges, towels, around sayings, what else can you think up? Here are some great fruit borders to stitch up, free from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. Get … Read More...
Art Journaling Class | The Big 10
Katie of Punk Projects will be holding this 10 day mini class all about Art Journaling. Sign up for $10 to get 10 prompts for 10 days from August 1st to 10th. Click here for more information.
Looking for … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: A Muse Studio
I wanted to share another card I made with A Muse Studio products. The stamps are from the Just My Type stamp set and I thought their fun pattern paper gave it a cool retro look. My full review … Read More...
Show & Tell | Using Baker’s Twine on a Scrapbook Layout
The Scrappy Canuck shows us a variety of ways that she used Baker’s Twine on a scrapbook layout. Baker’s twine is hot! Click here to see more.