How sparkly and sweet and perfect to serve or give for the 4th of July (though I’m also thinking of plenty of other shapes and colors for every holiday). Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
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Funfetti Cake Batter Marshmallows
Taking things in the marshmallow world up a notch… Marshmallows with oh-so-pretty Funfetti cake batter mixed in? Yes, please. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Freebie & Tutorial | July 4th Pinwheels
Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things shares this free printable template and tutorial for making pinwheels for the 4th of July. You can even see them in action on her blog! Click here to go to the freebie.
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Tutorial | Patriotic Paper Flowers for July 4th
Kelly from Live, Laugh, Rowe, explains how to make these patriotic paper flowers from scrapbooking paper. Perfect for the 4th of July! Use them for decor, or on a patriotic layout or card. Click here to go to the tutorial… Read More...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with … Read More...
JellO Pool and Broccoli Swamp
Hmmm, strange bedfellows, I suppose. Make this fun, kid-friendly, pool party JellO HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The cookie kid even has swimmies on! And it seems somewhat cruel to now follow that up with broccoli, … Read More...
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A guild is born | North Brisbane
QuiltJane gets the word out the first meeting of the North Brisbane Modern Quilt Guild is this week. Go HERE for further details.
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Mosaic: Hot Polymer Clay
Since summer is making an appearance here, the keyword has been HOT. My Monday mosaic was inspired by it – hot dogs, hot pink, hot peppers… hot hot hot.
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Pallet Surfboard Wall Art
I’ve seen lots of projects made with pallets, but this surfboard wall art has to be one of my all time favorites. I’m a huge fan of beach decor as I am rustic decor, so to combine the two is … Read More...
Tutorial: Cherie’s sunny picnic blanket
Cherie of You and Mei guest posts at Delia Creates showing how to make this adorable patchwork picnic blanket. Her choice of duck cloth for the bottom makes it perfect for summer picnics and other outings. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Sugar Cookie Body Scrub
Apparently the hardest thing about this scrub is the fact that it smells — and is — good enough to eat. Amy at Sew Incredibly Crazy makes body scrubs for herself and this was her latest version. She likes the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew an adjustable dog collar
Ilse Marel from Sew It Love It shows how to make an adjustable dog collar out of your favorite fabric. With all of the fun fabric designs available, there’s no reason your dog can’t have the cutest collar around. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered ribbon flower charm
Ros Made Me shows how she made this pretty gathered ribbon flower charm for a purse. You could also turn it into a cute brooch or hair accessory. Get the how-to at Ros Made Me.
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Free embroidery patterns
Hand embroidery is a timeless art form that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, but it’s also a great way to unwind after a long day. Whether … Read More...
Rolled Wool Pin Cushions Tutorial
Becky hosts “patchwork posse” and would love us to sew along with her. She starting sewing at age 8 and her first official quilt was finished in 1997 and she still loves sewing. Becky has four children to inspire her … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 4th of July Ruffle Skirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows the 4th of July skirt that she made for her little girl. This is SO cute!! It’s a layered skirt with a stars and stripes theme. The under layer has stripes made from rows … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy summer halter from a vintage scarf
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how easy it is to turn a vintage scarf into a summer halter. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Summer in the City dress
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how to make her Summer in the City dress. Made from a stretch knit, it has a drapey skirt and wide, loose sleeves. The angled seams play nicely off of a striped fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a sewing pattern from a favorite garment
Ali from The Wardrobe, Reimagined shows her method for creating a pattern from an existing garment. She uses the rub-off method found in the book Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit: Using the Rub-off Technique to Re-Create and Redesign Your Favorite … Read More...