Because I expect just shaping something like a cupcake makes it infinitely more appealing to a kid… make sandwich “cupcakes” HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
How to make a whole bunch of 18 inch doll accessories
Over at Donna’s blog a Doll for all Seasons there are awesome tutorials for making all sorts of accessories for an 18-inch doll
! Making mini versions of all sorts of goodies looks like a total hoot!
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A Bird on a Spool of Thread
This little birdie in blue is visiting the spool of thread looking for nesting material. What a great little project to stitch up, free from Balades et Broderies. Get the free chart.
Embroidery Angel
When I get to heaven I want to sit around and stitch and that’s exactly what this little cherub is doing. It’s a great free chart from Croix de Christine. Check it out.
Tutorial: Little girl’s summer maxi dress
Simple Simon & Co. shows how a little girl’s t-shirt plus some yardage in a bright summery print becomes a cute maxi dress. You’ll use just the top of the shirt, so this would be a great use for a … Read More...
Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Aw, all of Dad’s favorite things are covered with these ideas from My Own Ideas. I love this one, not only can you make your own beer labels for Dad, but you can personalize the bottle carrier AND make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY vinyl belt
Jessica from Running With Scissors can be found blogging in the Just Sew Week series at Mama Says Sew today, where she shares a tutorial showing how she made this awesome orange belt for her young son. She used orange … Read More...
Margarita Fixings Host Gift
Methinks you will be a most popular Memorial Day BBQ guest if you arrive with tequila and all the fixings for margaritas. Like citron salt, chipotle salt and crushed candy. Find them HERE at Love U Madly.
Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt hem into a “high-low” hem
Stacie fromStars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how to reshape a straight skirt hem into one with this season’s very popular “high low” style – higher in the front, longer in the back. Get … Read More...
Graduation Cap S’mores Pops
Grad cap pops made easy with marshmallows. Sigh, marshmallows make everything easier, I think. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial: Color blocked leggings for little girl
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make colorblocked leggings. These are SO cool, especially in the black and white that she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets when making a skirt
Amber from Very Homemade shows how easy it is to add hidden side pockets to the next gathered skirt you make. Get the tute.
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Project: Stamped Baby Plaque
Turn a plain ol’ boring white photo mat into an adorable name plaque for a baby’s room. Gel-a’-Tins stamps has complete directions on their blog.
-Heather
Tutorial | Flower Favor Bags & Envelopes
Over at StudioDIY you can find a tutorial for making favor bags more summery, as well as being able to use them as envelopes. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Make Your Own Alpha Stickers
Agustina from Made With Love shows you how she made her own tiny letter stickers using PowerPoint and sticker paper. You can also use Word to create these. Such an innovative idea! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Pyramid Gift Boxes
Rachel from Lines Across shows you how to make these pyramid shaped gift boxes using a template that she found on Sassafras Lass. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Mia y Rahma
Mia y Rahma by scrapping nomad for Scrapbook Supplies Online
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Roasting Peeps Tutorial from Soda Lime Times
Soda Lime Times has been kind enough to post another cool tutorial and this one is by the fabulous glass bead maker, Janice Peacock. But I must warn you all…this is not really a glass tutorial. It’s actually fire … Read More...
Making a Kiwi Cane
Here’s a simple, casual video for making a kiwi fruit cane. The results are perfect for use with miniatures. I’m such a stickler I’d probably do this with a ruler rather than free hand.
Free pattern: Dimples pincushion
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for her Dimples pincushion. The simple shape allows a special fabric to grab center stage. I love the idea of using different prints for the top and bottom! Get the … Read More...