For those needing a last minute, easy-to-assemble July 4th party favor… I’m loving these gumballs
-in-tubes
. Find the how-tos HERE at Whipper Berry, courtesy of guest poster Camille from Makoodle.
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Burlap Rice Sack Pillows
Take one burlap rice bag… check. masking tape and paint… check. Develop some unique pillows to decorate your pad… check! Head over to Crème de la Craft to see the step by step photos and get the instructions for this … Read More...
Rustic Burlap Candle Holders
Add some rustic flair to your home decor with this easy DIY: burlap-covered candle holders made with jars.
Vintage Framework Labels {Free Printables!}
More gorgeous printable labels from Cathe Holden at Just Something I Made! So pretty for wedding favors and more. Click here to get yours!
Bridesmaid Request Cards {Tutorial}
These charming bridesmaid request cards include personalized paper dolls, friendship bracelets, and a handwritten sentiment! Get the tutorial at Marrying Prince Charming.
Cupcake Pin Cushion
I like creative people! I try to be creative but find that I’m so inspired by the designs of others, wanting to recreate some designs, that I don’t have time or creative energy left over to make things up for … Read More...
Pretty Posies to Stitch
I love the open look of these pretty posies from Brigitte Dadaux who always has such fun projects for us to stitch. Plus you get to choose the colors you want to stitch the project in, so that makes it … Read More...
How to make a recycled doily shawl
Over at the blog a Doll for all seasons there is a tutorial on how to make a shawl for a doll out of a doily. I bet this technique would work with turning a lace table cloth into … Read More...
Giveaway of 60 pieces of 100% wool felt
Mareth is giving away a stack of 60 pieces of 100% wool felt. She so obsessed with felt these days and she is trying to spread the love of natural felt. You get all the rich colors shown. Head over … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Stretch knit ruffle pants for baby or toddler
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of stretch knit ruffle pants. They’re cute for baby or toddlers. They fit snug like leggings but with long ruffles at the bottoms. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow butterfly applique skirt
I was in love at first sight with the rainbow butterfly applique skirt that Jessica from My Inner Need To Create made for the Project Run and Play sew along. Now she’s guest blogging at Project Run and Play showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom drawstring liner to fit your picnic basket
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make a drawstring liner for a basket. You can make it to fit any size of rectangular basket because their tutorial includes a chart for figuring … Read More...
Video tutorial: Installing grommets and magnetic snaps
Indygo Junction guest blogs in the Purse Palooza series at Sew Sweetness with a video tutorial showing how to install grommets and magnetic snaps
. Magnetic snaps are easy to install, and easy for hands to manipulate to open or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peter Pan collar t-shirt refashion
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she turned a thrifted long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved shirt with a Peter Pan collar. The fabric for the collar and neck ties came from the sleeves that she cut short. She added … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve a Stamp
Need a stamp image but can’t the right one, why not make one? My Poppet has a great tutorial for carving your own stamp. Her little mushroom is so cute! This is a great easy start for anyone who has … Read More...
Palm Trees and Flip Flops
Even though the temperature is climbing to 100 today, I still wish I was lying on a tropical beach right now, thanks to these cupcakes and cookies. Find the palm tree cupcake and flip flop cookies HERE at Sweetology.… Read More...
Shooting Stars Crochet Pattern
If you have ever wanted to learn to felt but seemed overwhelmed by the process, this tiny project is just what you need to get your hands wet! And, it’s just in time for July 4. You can work up … Read More...
Macaron Topped Cake Pops
Can’t decide what you want for dessert? Just put them together. Macarons on top of cake pops can clearly happen. Though now I’m picturing a cake pop topped with a macaron, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate ice cream, ice box cake, … Read More...
Starry Babybels and a Yee-Haw Burger
Speaking of appetizers for the 4th of July, how about some starry Babybels? Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And switching gears to the wild west… make some veggie burger cowboy hats HERE.
4th of July Appetizer and Favor Ideas
I have lots for the 4th today, as the countdown begins. I’m especially fond of non-sweets party ideas, since they are harder to come by. Make easy 4th of July caprese kabobs in red, white and blue (thanks to the … Read More...