Not too long ago, I mentioned the release of the new, Fall (best) issue (ever!) of Bird’s Party Magazine. I contributed these caramel apple chip lollipops to the magazine. Find those how-tos HERE in the online version of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt crayon & notepad booklet party favors
Cherie from You and Mie shows how she made a stack of crayon & notepad folios to give out as party favors. She simplified the design so she could make a stack of them. Made from felt, her version of … Read More...
Join the convo: Finding time to sew
Let’s face it. Whether you work outside the home – or not, whether you have kids at home – or not, we all lead busy lives. Carving some sewing time out of a busy schedule is a challenge for most … Read More...
Bag of Bones Skeleton Cookies
Every single thing about these cookies is exactly right. The happy skeleton, the puzzle of bones, the packaging. Love, love, love this Halloween gift for kids. And adults. Make bags-of-bones skeleton cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a faux cami waist band
Check out this outfit that Jill from Made It On Monday is wearing. A maxi skirt, and a t-shirt with a layered underneath, right? Wrong. It’s just a t-shirt and her brilliant Faux Cami Maxi Skirt. The lace trimmed cami … Read More...
Squares of JellO Art
Despite my declarations in the past of JellO moving on (back) up in the edible craft world as a revived trend, it’s been awhile since I posted on JellO. Awesome JellO art to the rescue. Find the how-tos to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Poofy peplum for a princess dress
Marissa from Rae Gun shows how to make a peplum for a princess dress. You can add this detail to any basic dress with a fitted bodice and gathered skirt. The extra layer is gathered up in the front and … Read More...
Pizza Pancakes – Fun Food Recipes
Pancakes are officially added to the list of decorate-able foods. I now believe there is nothing you can’t turn a pancake into.
If you’re like me, some days you just want to combine the best of two worlds—like the comfort … Read More...
Coffee Creamer Cake Pops
The cake pops world has exploded so hugely (thanks, Bakerella!), it was inevitable that next would come variations on the recipe. I, for one, am happy that coffee is involved in this experimentation. Yum. Find the recipe for cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Make bell bottoms from wide legged pants
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how you can give a bell-bottom flare to a pair of wide leg pants. If the pants you start with are a little too big, that’s fine. When you make the legs more … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bottle Cap Necklace
What an adorable way to wear your stamped creations. Find directions for making a bottle cap necklace over on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
-Heather
Freebie | Printable Lunch Stickers
I love these free printable stickers from Ellinee that you can use to add some fun to your child’s lunch box. But hey! You can also use them on scrapbook pages! Click here to go to the download.
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capture What You See
This article at Improve Photography outlines 10 tips for using your camera to capture what you see. The tips include understanding exposure, composition and dynamic range. Click here to go to the article.
Freebies| Printable Sorry, Thank You and I Love You Note Cards
In a rush but need a cute card? These printable cards from Crap at Crafts can help! You can download any of the three designs – Sorry, Thank you or I love You. Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Let’s Go Explore
A Peek into the Papercutting Process – Hebrica Papercut Art
So last week, I shared some beautiful paper cut artwork, and this week, I have the opportunity to show you how such art is made! Artist Kim Phillips of Hebrica demonstrates in a free e-book what goes into the creation … Read More...
Glass Fest is Coming to Pacific Art Glass
It’s a month away…so for all of you in the Southern California area (and out-lying areas) good times are to be had at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. It’s Glass Fest and it’s October 6-7!! So much glasstastic fun!! There … Read More...
Tutorial: Mummy Face Cane
Iris Mishly brings us a great video tutorial and a giveaway all in one. Her tutorial is cutely creepy!
Simple Crochet Book Giveaway Winner Is……
Dennis from zipcode 41001 is the winner of the Back To School Giveaway! Congratulations to Dennis. We’ve not had a male winner before (making an assumption here that Dennis is a guy).
Dennis, please email me with your full name … Read More...
Tutorial: Bead in a split ring
In response to a question from a reader, Jon of Tat-a-Renda improvises a method for placing a bead in a needle-tatted split ring. See her tutorial.