An exotic African Safari theme highlights this stunning wedding inspiration shoot featured at The Wedding Chicks! Get all the details by clicking this link.
Blue Hyacinth Candy Bouquet
Can you believe there are Tootsie Rolls under all this loveliness? Find the detailed step-by-steps to make your own Hyacinth candy bouquet HERE at Blossomedge.
Stuffed Strawberry “Carrots” in a Cupcake Garden
How awesome are these? Now let me explain. These are strawberries, stuffed with cake (carrot cake, naturally), made to look like carrots, then stuffed in a cupcake garden. And it all works. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie… Read More...
Daffodil Marshmallow Pops
Such a simple and quick way to make a yummy flower pop: Marshmallows, sprinkles and cupcake liners. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.
(And it’s been awhile since I pushed Sugarlicious, but this treat … Read More...
CheeriOs Jewelry
Simple, easy fun for kids: Make cereal jewelry with CherriOs. I think I’m partial to the rings. Find the idea HERE at C is for Craft!.
Tip: Bow Tying
Ribbon can add so much to any paper crafting project but I know tying bows is a real frustration for a lot of crafters. This wonderfully fluffy bow can be made in four easy steps and is the perfect addition … Read More...
The Volker Easter Egg Tree
Believe it or not, that tree is decorated with thousands of Easter eggs! The number reached 9,800 in 2011 and they have finally reached full capacity this year at 10,000 amazing Easter eggs! Look at this close up…
This tree … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique-style embellished tees for little girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how you can add fabric embellishments to a plain t-shirt to create a boutique-style top for a little girl. Aside from some handstitching to gather up the fabric rosettes, there’s no sewing required. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding trendy metal trims to a sewing project
Metal trims are showing up more and more in sewing projects. Sew4Home gives the scoop for working with these trims, including how to finish the end of zipper tape and how to thread leather cord through a chain and finish … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and matching wipes case
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a diaper changing pad and matching wipes case. The changing pad has a vinyl layer covering the cotton fabric so it has a handy wipe-clean surface. This would make … Read More...
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Easter Egg Toss Game
This simple Easter Egg Activity comes from our sister site. If you’re planning on having a family gathering or a picnic then these little eggs are sure to entertain all ages.
They can be used as a Toss-Into-The-Basket Game or … Read More...
Garden Inspired Polymer Clay Tutorials
As far as gardening goes I am a Rank Amateur but it doesn’t mean I don’t spend a little more time on it each year… and my prep work for this years garden lead me to thinking of gardens and … Read More...
Mighty mini men
I adore these hairy muscle men by Nichol of Pink Cheek Studios. I’m especially attracted to the hairy-chested ones. Just sayin. Go to Nichol’s post.
Or nue tattoo
Wow. Really. Wow. Look closely at that pendant. The stitched image is worked entirely in couched goldwork. The maker, Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread, says,
… Read More...Simple, really: work an oval of couching, chop it up (!) and mount
Make floss-bobbin magnets
This is such a clever idea! Perfect for the fridge of a stitchy mom (shown above) or the craft room of any embroiderer. Floss-bobbin magnets! Find out how to make them from Susan‘s tutorial at Red Gate Stitchery.
Join a needlepoint club
Doreen of The Art Needlepoint Co. clues us in about their new Needlepoint Clubs. She says,
… Read More...The first of the clubs:
1. The Flower Collector
2. It’s All About Animals
3. Landscapes Near and FarHow it works: Purchase any
Big sale on mini needlework kits!
Check out this rockin news from Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More...I’ve decided which designs will be discontinued from my current range of miniature needlepoint embroidery kits, to make space for the new designs being brought out this spring. So,
Tutorial: Tassel pillow with jute webbing backing
Sew4Home shows how you can create a luxe tassel pillow with a jute webbing backing. Their post says that they have seen similar pillows for $300 to $500. Scandalous when you can make one yourself! Get the tutorial to see … Read More...
Signing needleart
Heather of In Love with Threads has some great advice about why and how to “sign” your needlework. See her post. And keep an eye on this up-and-coming needlework blog!