Healthy, clever and any kid would love this glamorous bouquet, I think. Make a pretty dang impressive fruit snack “flower” bouquet HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.
Red, White and Blue Stars and Berries Cakes
These mini star cakes layered with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries look so good, I wonder if you could get away with them for not just Memorial Day and the 4th of July, but Bastille Day? Veteran’s Day? National strawberry … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls
Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Skirt As Top with a tutorial showing how to make this vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls. This project makes me so happy. It was inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a ruffled top
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag. The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up. You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched and color blocked knit skirt
Rach H from Family Ever After guest blogs in the Just Sew Week series at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked and ruched knit skirt. Get the tutorial.
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Project: Tea and Cookie Gift Set
Kimberly Morris aka Lucky Lady has a video on her blog showing how to make this fun little tea and cookie gift set. What a nice teacher or co-worker treat this would make!
-Heather
Tutorial: Simple vinyl wallets, so mod!
These modern vinyl wallets by How About Orange are so awesome! They’re easy to make, too. The vinyl doesn’t fray, so there’s no need to worry about raw edges. A bit of contrast stitching creates a mod design on the … Read More...
How To Build a Crochet Club
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art … Read More...
Bead Style is digital!
Now you can get the latest Bead Style magazine
on your favorite digital device! All the fabulous projects with detailed instructions in the print version are now available on your PC, Mac, laptop, iPad, and Android tablets. The new, exclusive … Read More...
Tutorial | Blurring a Background in Photshop Elements
Kelly from Simply Kelly Designs explains how you can blur a busy background in a photo to make the subjects stand out more. Click here to go to the video tutorial.
Beauty School Graduation Cookies
I’m proud to say, even before clicking on this post and reading further, my thoughts first went to the pink-haired Frenchie in Grease. Find Beauty School graduation cookies HERE at Lizy B.
Tips & Tricks | Cropping Photos To Tell A Story
Linda from PartyCraft Secrets explains a few different ways that she crops photos to help tell a story. Click here to see more.
Inspiration du Jour | Chris
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Techniques for Making Charms
A fun part of having been watching polymer clay on the internet for around ten years now has been finding the little pockets of awesome resources here and there. PolymerClayWeb has been around for a while but it seems there … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Happier with a Hoover quilt block
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Golden Candy Nuggets for a Gold Rush BBQ
This panning-for-gold candy looks straight from 1849, doesn’t it? And am I the only one who immediately thought of the Little House on the Prairie episode where Laura and her friend think they found gold in the stream and start … Read More...
Patriotic image at The Graphics Fairy
From The Graphics Fairy, here’s an interesting patriotic image suitable for Memorial Day or 4th of July crafting. Go HERE to download.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these 4th… Read More...
Free Project – Diamond Chain Bracelet
Take a look at this beauty from Diane Fitzgerald. Want this project for free? Get it and two others from Diane Fitzgerald’s Favorite Beading Projects at Lark Jewelry & Beading!
{DIY} Fancy Bridal Shoe Clips
Jazz up your wedding shoes with fancy feather and ribbon clips via a fun and easy tutorial from One Lovely Day!
Generation Q magazine, front cover
Yay! The debut issue of Generation Q magazine is in print. Check out the creative power couple on the cover. That’s Amy and David Butler all wrapped up in a pretty quilt! This issue will be available in stores mid … Read More...