We can thank Daily Art Muse yet again for bringing this lovely glass art to our attention. Seung Hee Lee casts glass, electroforms it and adds lampworked elements to create some really beautiful pieces. And scroll down and check out … Read More...
Creature Cup Set by Creaturecups
How great are these cups from creaturecups on Etsy? Imagine the comments you’d get as your guests got to the bottom of their coffee, only to discover an octopus. Or the delight you’ll get each morning from the unexpected presence … Read More...
Tutorial: Twelve Triangles BOM Placemats
Fabric Fascination shares how to make quilted placemats starting out with four blocks from her Twelve Triangles Block of the Month (BOM) pattern featured last week on her blog. After you add some fabric, you will end up with … Read More...
Lucky Little Free Charts
Birdcage Cross Stitch Pattern
An April Tea Cup
Cookie Wallpaper
It’s funny, the difference in our feelings towards germs in childhood vs. adulthood. “Ew, holy germfest” never even crossed my mind from the notion of Willy Wonka’s lickable wallpaper, but that’s the first thing I thought of when spotting this … Read More...
13 Ideas for Spring Craft and Garden Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read More...
Mason Jar Frog Lids
With spring here and flowers blooming, you’ll need a way to contain all those beautiful fresh cut flower. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a blushing bride’s special day, this project is simple and works great. Keep your flowers standing … Read More...
How to make a recycled thread spool heart decoration
I love old wooden thread spools and the clever crafter Jean of the blog The Quilted Cupcake came up with this fun way to make a heart shaped thread spool decoration. I wonder if there is an easy way to … Read More...
Bird’s Party Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 Issue, is Out!!
You know the magazine, that clever party mag by Bird’s Party filled with ideas, recipes and how-tos for parties? A partial list of the parties inside include Mother’s Day, 4th of July, golf, Spring-themed, Olympics, graduation, birthday, 4th of July, … Read More...
{Baby’s Breath} Wedding Flowers
From boutonnieres to the beach, baby’s breath is a surprisingly versatile bloom! Rebekah at Intimate Weddings shares creative ways to use this frilly flower no matter what your wedding style or season!
Hunger Games Cupcakes
I have yet to jump on the Hunger Games craze, books OR movie, but I’m sure I’ll cave soon. Especially with such allures as awesome and intriguing cupcakes. Find Hunger Games cupcakes HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Recycled Cans: Hanging Planters
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read More...
Essential sewing notions to keep on hand for mending
What sewing supplies and notions do you need to keep on hand for mending? Fionn Zarubica shares a list at Threads magazine blog or 25 items you need to create a well-stocked mending kit. Get the list.
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Mirrored Dresser Redo
What do you get when you cross a Craigslist dresser from decades past with Mandi and a few spray cans? An epic mirrored dresser from the revival queen herself. You may have already seen this redo as it was revealed … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make her layered ruffles skirt. The rows of ruffles peeking out from the front of the skirt is all kinds of girly pretty! It coordinates with her ruffled tank, which she recently … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Sweetheart Dress
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Sweetheart Dress. The little girl’s dress has a fitted bodice and full skirt, a silhouette that I never tire of seeing. But the standout feature is the heart-shaped cutout on the back. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Pretty Stick Pin Embellishments
The stick pin accents on this card are so pretty and delicate looking, I love them! Candice over at the There She Goes blog shows how quick and easy it is to make your own trendy stick pin embellishments for … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack
Angela Pingel from Cut To Pieces shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Owl Tag Along Toddler Backpack. This was her final entry into the Sliced sewing competition. (She won, by the way.) … Read More...