I came to conclusion making these that Pop Rocks are really weird. I should have accepted this thirty years ago, but every time I try them, I reach the same conclusion. But definitely necessary for the 4th of July. And … Read More...
Easy Summer Centerpiece Centered Around Votives
Creative Jewish Mom shares this inspiration and a couple tips on creating your own summer centerpiece in just a few short minutes. Check out her work.
Watermelon Pops
The piece of mint sold me. That and the ultra cute and convenient watermelon-eating afforded by a stick. Love this simple serving idea for my 4th of July party. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.
4th of July Shots
Ooooh, the July 4th ideas are pouring in now. Here’s a way to make your celebration much more joyous for the adults: Red, white and blue shots. Yes, please. I’ll take that row. Make them HERE at Saucy Pants.… Read More...
Tortilla Chip Stars
Just so everything can be festive on the 4th of July, even your chips… Make star-shaped tortilla chips HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Set – Look Between the Lines
I’ve seen many an Alice in Wonderland Tea Set in my day. (Really, my town’s high school pottery class has a Mad Hatter tea party every year.) So I feel especially qualified to say how fabulous this Alice tea set… Read More...
How to make recycled container mini hat boxes
The clever crafter Cindi of the blog The Brass Paperclip Project created these wonderful mini hats out of recycled plastic containers. She filled them with little goodies fore gifts but I could totally see popping them on a headband … Read More...
Bunny and Clyde Cross Stitch Pattern
From Kinkavel Krosses, here’s a new dynamic duo in a fun bunny couple to stitch named Bunny and Clyde – how cute is that? Thanks Lady Kell! Check out the cute chart.
Newsy: Georgia Quilt Show seeks entries
If satisfaction for you is competition quilting and (hopefully) prize money, listen up. You have until September 4th to enter your beauty in the Georgia Quilt Show. Here are some details from their application:
… Read More...NQA certified judges will award a
Giveaway: Design to Stitch by Sandra Meech
Friendly Wendy of C&T Publishing Blog is hosting a giveaway for the book, Connecting Design to Stitch by Sandra Meech. She explains,
… Read More...Part guide and part design class, the suggested lessons and projects offer exercises in refining and focusing design
Tutorial: Water bottle holder with intrecciato woven fabric
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a water bottle holder out of an intrecciato woven fabric. This is so fabulous!! The intrecciato is the signature look of purse maker Bottega Veneta. Rather than weaving strips of leather, … Read More...
DIY Bird Cage Table Plan
This bird cage turned seating chart is so adorable! Emma from Hearts and Buttonsshares all the instructions at The Boho Wedding Blog. Emma made this lovely creation for her own wedding, and suggests incorporating into your home … Read More...
Tutorial: Veggie Stamping
Eat your veggies! Here’s a great way to “recycle” and stamp at the same time. Using bok choy cuttings with a little ink makes a lovely rose print and this is a great craft for the kiddos too! Find more … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred sunshirt for a baby girl
Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she made this shirred top for her baby girl. She calls it her Sideshow Sunshirt because she made it to coordinate with a dress she made for her older daughter. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel make-up brush organizer
Dacia Ray made a make-up brush organizer for a friend to take with her on her travels, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The inside has individual pockets for each brush so they don’t get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s halter dress with a circle skirt
Tara from True, Pure, Lovely shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s summer halter dress with a circle skirt. The dress is a remix of the Dana from MADE’s circle skirt. The … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Summer Fun Activity Board
Over at Makoodle Camille shares a tutorial for making this Summer Fun Activity Board for keeping track of all the fun things you want to do this summer. She also includes free printable patterns for the pockets. Click here to … Read More...
10 Apps to Boost Your Instagram Photos
This post on Heart Independent Fashion Bloggers shares a list of 10 applications that make the Instagram App even better. The list includes ways to create photo grids and add effects to photos. Click here to see the list.
Inspiration du Jour | Happy Day [sweet life]
Make your Own False Eyelashes – Violet LeBeaux
What a crazy DIY! Violet LeBeaux: Tales of an Ingenue provides a tutorial to make your own false eyelashes out of organza scraps. I admit, I’m both wary and totally intrigued by the idea. Think of all of the possibilities. … Read More...