Kimberly Layton at “Everything ETSY” is sharing her lovely Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial with us. It would be so neat to make something special like this notebook for your mom on her special day. Kimberly has used the most amazing … Read More...
Etsy Find: Chevron Tea Lights
BertiesUmbrella on Etsy has these watermelon-scented soy tea lights featuring a chevron detail on the sides. Trendy, sweet-smelling and adorable! I share a lot of candle holder ideas on this blog and have been on the lookout for cute candles … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeping bag and pillow for a doll
Jen Goode from 100 Directions shows how you can make a sleeping bag and matching pillow for a doll. Get the tute.
[photo from 100 Directions]
Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.
The Avengers Cake Pops
I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials
You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.
Tutorial: Designer-inspired silk scarf and denim patchwork shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her denim and silk twill pieced shirt, inspired by a similarly styled Dolce & Gabana shirt. Her version is a refashion, combining an old denim shirt and a silk scarf. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Article | Creative Inspiration is All Around
Tyra Babington from Craft Swag shares where she finds creative inspiration in her daily life, and talks about the item that inspired the card she made above. Click here to read more.
Crochet Pattern – Cutie Bootie
These adorable Bow Baby Booties might just be the perfect gift for a new baby. Better yet, this pattern is available free! Check it out here. Just had to share!
If you are looking for more crochet patterns for Baby … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Cookies
Stamping AND cookies, seriously, what could be better!? The Lovely Cupboard has a recipe for yummy shortbread cookies and directions for adding a special personal touch by stamping the cookies too. I’m getting hungry just looking at them……
-Heather
How to Carve Watermelon Kegs, Angry Birds, Robots and More
Watermelons… Summer’s Jack O’ Lanterns? Some of these sculptures featured on the National Watermelon Promotion Board may look familiar, as I’ve posted on a few in years past, but you can see a whole slew of them (with how-tos) HERE… Read More...
DIY Enamel Flower Bouquet
Create an alternative to a fresh flower bouquet using paper flowers coated with an enamel finish! Get the tutorial by Danielle of DSMeeBee at One Stylish Bride.
Tutorial | How To Print on Paper Bags (or anything)
This tutorial by Caroline on the Hellobee blog shows how you can print custom text on paper goodie bags using a word processing or photo editing program to create a printable file for your printer. This DIY technique can be … Read More...
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup… Read More...
View Point | Why You Should Shoot RAW
Veronica Armstrong shares her reasons why she thinks even amateur and hobby photographers should shoot in RAW format. She shows a few examples of how shooting in RAW has helped her to save some photos. Click here to read … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The Places We Go
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Mosaic: Looking to Mother’s Day
A collection of sweet Mother’s Day tributes, all made by talented polymer clay artists:
1. I Love Mom Basset Hound Dog clay sculpture, 2. Finished Mother and Calf, 3. Mouse Family, 4. The Slingshot