Why do I love these so? Because these blanket cookies are taken to the next level with painted food coloring. What a smart idea. The paint adds a vibrancy and texture perfect for a blanket. Find them HERE at Munchkin … Read More...
Marshmallow Treat Flowers
Another mold-able, cut-outable treat for you… (Remember this sculptable frosting?) Fondant better watch out, because there are all these way yummier-sounding alternatives popping up. Learn to make these marshmallow treat flowers with cute packaging HERE at Bowdabra Blog.… Read More...
Chicken Enchilada “Cupcakes”
One trend I hope lasts: Savory cupcakes. Making individual-size meals is so convenient and clever and sometimes even easier. Make these chicken enchilada “cupcakes” (perfect for Cinco de Mayo, yes?) HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Don’t Forget Big Brother Cookies
Because that new baby is eventually going to steal his toys, at least include him in the cookies! Love this idea for onesies AND T-shirts. Find them HERE at Lizy B.
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Tutorial: A Flower Basket for Mom
Here’s an adorable Fimo project for a Mother’s Day gift, made of clay. You could customize your basket to your Mom’s favourites and add the little details in to make it extra special. In my Mom’s case, I’d probably tuck … Read More...
Venice Lace Black Belt – VO Clothing on Etsy
I love the look of chunky belts and the look of lace, so this Venice Lace Black Belt by VO Clothing on Etsy is the best of both worlds. This would be fabulous over a red dress, or really any … Read More...
Glittery Miu-Miu-esque Shades
So, last week I posted about Lace Shades. And this week? These super cute glittery shades, inspired by Miu Miu and made by Because I’m Addicted. I couldn’t resist, especially since they were made in red glitter–my favorite. … Read More...
Shell Wedding Details
Shells are the perfect accent for a beach or destination wedding! Jet Fete shares sophisticated ways to incorporate shells in your wedding theme, from bouquets, to chandeliers, centerpieces, and much more!
Steampunk/Industrial Sconce Lighting
The hardest part about being ahead of whatever trends hit mainstream culture is proving to others that “I really did think this was cool when you didn’t know what it was!” Case in point–Steampunk and Neo-Victorian Industrial looks. I spent … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Trailmarker quilt by FITF
Ashley of Film in the Fridge shows us her latest quilted creation, Trailmarker. Love the quilt and the truck’s not bad either. She said she used the same pattern that’s in her Nautical quilt, Scrappy Triangles, without the scrappy … Read More...
Review: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast
I was supposed to be writing this on the Tuesday. Instead, I am writing this on a Thursday. And I can only blame it on myself. I wanted to check out of the hotel on the Tuesday, but I just … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint your own brightly colored lace
Brightly colored lace is all kinds of popular right now. If you can’t find lace in the colors you want, why not paint your own? The Threads magazine site has a tutorial showing how to do just that. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Retro Travel Bag
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Retro Traavel Bag. The boxy bag is made from laminated cotton, with contrast piping at the seams. Pockets on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Olivia top with cap sleeves and gathered yoke
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Olivia top. It has puff sleeves and a body gathered on to a straight yoke, with a button placket down the front. She shows it … Read More...
Project: Floral Card using Pan Pastels
Maria McGuire shares a card on Donna Downey’s blog using Donna’s lovely poppy stamps and coloring them with Pan Pastels. I love how she even used them to color the canvas banner pieces too. I *really* want to give these … Read More...
How to make a seamless wet-felted bag
Lyn and Annie of “Rosie Pink” have a tutorial on how to make a seamless wet-felted bag. The pictorial tutorial takes you through the entire process so you too can create a bag. Pick your colors and follow along. … Read More...
DIY Wedding Candy Buffet & Free Printables!
Learn how to create a wedding candy buffet in 5 easy steps at Emmaline Bride! You’ll find instructions, resources, and even free printables here!
Who made the buttons for Fork and Talk?
In my earlier post about Craft Gossip’s Spring Fork and Talk Blogger’s Meetup, I forgot to tell you about the cute buttons one of the attendees brought along. Here’s mine, shown. Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew handed them … Read More...
Cinco De Mayo Felt Burro/Donkey Finger Puppets DIY
These Finger Puppets are so cute and I am sure they would add fun to Cinco De Mayo for children. Hide these cuties in a piñata or top silverware or pencils with them for holiday theme! Place a small dot … Read More...