As soon as I spotted this cake I recognized it as the real pencil and school supply cake from One Charming Party that I posted on back HERE. Sure enough, that was the inspiration. But this one you can … Read More...
Cute Bentos and a Giveaway at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
On my to-do list is still to get into bento box lunches for my daughter who would love such a thing. Picky eater as she is, it would be perfect. So I may be entering this giveaway myself. Enter to … Read More...
A Better Lemonade, Thanks to Herbs
Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups … Read More...
The Time of Year Again for Chocolate Chalkboards
I’m still counting down the days for school to start (which means Monday in my part of the world). Need a little reminder of cool-treats-to-make for back to school? I posted on the original inspirations for these chocolate chalkboards–HERE… Read More...
Under the Sea Dessert Table
Going under the sea any time soon? I mean party-wise, though tales of actual sea adventures would be welcome, too. You’ll find lots o’ great and re-creatable ideas for the dessert table HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. Love the easy … Read More...
Freebie | Journal Cards for Project Life
I love these tongue-in-cheek journal cards by Little Musings! These 4×6 printable cards will add some fun to your Project Life pages, or any scrapbook layout. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Navy Pier
Lace Crown – Little Inspiration
In need of a little fabulousness? Know someone who deserves a crown? Head over to Little Inspiration for instructions on how to make a darling little lace crown. Very easy, non time-consuming project with a fantastic end result! Use … Read More...
Tutorial: A Rose Cane
Jumping right in with the cane tutorials… This isn’t a beginner’s tutorial – particularly working from just a photo collage – but the end result rose is lovely. Sigal also sells beautiful clay work on Etsy.
Duct Tape Chevron Necklace
Take a look at this fun tutorial from She’s Crafty! With metallic duct tape, an inexpensive plastic placemat and a few jewelry making supplies, you can put together a fabulous statement chevron necklace of your own.
Candy for stitchers
Orna Willis has come out with a new series of kits that look like a stitchy candy shop! No two kits are alike. Each contains colored canvas and nine skeins of threads, but each combo is a little different. Beautiful! … Read More...
Tutorial: Corded loop pocket detail
Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make this gorgeous corded loop pocket detail. LOVE!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Colette Patterns]
Michele, you won a copy of Happy Home!
Congratulations goes to Michele T who had the winning comment, #36, generated using Random.org.
Michele T on August 17, 2012 wrote,
The book looks neat!! Thanks for the chance!
I have notified Michele by email so she can claim her … Read More...
Free Doc McStuffins Activity Sheets
It’s finally here on DVD! If you haven’t already been exposed to Doc Mc Stuffins then make sure you get a chance to take a look. Watch a clip.
This cute little girl (Doc McStuffins) helps repairs broken toys … Read More...
Win a tatty prize
Jon of Tat-a-Renda celebrates six years of blogging with a surprise giveaway!! Run over to her blog right now to enter. The contest ends August 23.
Tips for teaching embroidery
Liz Aneloski of C&T Publishing tells a bit about C&T’s “summer camp” for beginning embroiderers. If you teach embroidery classes — or just want to teach one or two special students — you’re going to want to steal some of … Read More...
For the birds
Salley Mavor‘s Birds of Beebe Woods is finished after 4-1/2 months of continuous stitching. So gorgeous. Watch her blog for more detailed images.
Giveaway: Brave Aviator Mouse kit | Bustle and Sew
Helen of Bustle and Sew is giving away a Brave Aviator Mouse kit on her blog after receiving such positive response from her readers about these softie toys. They are precious! Go HERE to get entry details.
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Tutorial: Long towel poncho cover-up
Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make her Apres Surf Poncho. It’s a long towel poncho made from terry cloth yardage, plus some bias tae to finish the neck. She designed it as a cover-up for a friend … Read More...
Free pattern: Kogin sampler
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint offers readers an introduction to Kogin embroidery on canvas with a bit of background and a free pattern and instructions for a lovely sampler project. See her post.