Sometimes a post just makes you smile. This was one of those moments for me. We’ve seen lots of pretty wreaths filled with flowers, herbs, twigs and berries. We’ve seen lots of fun wreaths made from colored beans, marshmallows and … Read More...
Two Swallows Cross Stitch Pattern
Easter Bunny Roundup
Just in time for Easter, a round up of bunny patterns for you from BD Couture. Bunnies galore! Get the free charts.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts? Check these out on Etsy.
Tutorial: An Egg Stand
Here’s a quick stand for all of the awesome eggs you decorated. Or at least a tutorial to make the stand. The idea would work for the big decorative rocks (or done in small, for your small treasures, too!) Thanks … Read More...
Sugar Bells and Rainbow Nougat for Easter
I have two gorgeous sweets to share with you from C’est maman qui l’a fait. First is this daisy sugar bell. The instructions are in both French and English, and the photographs suggest such an edible feat is actually … Read More...
Mockingjay Pin Giveaway
Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving you a chance to win a licensed version of Dana Schneider’s mockingjay pin! The giveaway ends 9 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 11. Enter for your chance to win now!
Golden Easter Egg Chocolates
Anyone else go right to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Yes? Find the how-tos to make these stunning chocolate-filled golden Easter eggs HERE at the Kitchn.
DIY Meringue Escort Cards
Your wedding guests will be sure to love these delicious looking cookies that double as escort cards and favors! Get all the yummy details at Glamour & Grace.
Tutorial: Felt tea playset
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt tea playset. The set includes felt tea bags and a wooden box to hold then. Think of all the cups of tea that … Read More...
Passover S’mores
With Matzah bread and Kosher marshmallows! Given the plethora of Easter treats out there, I’m so relieved to find a Passover goody. Find the instructions and recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric peonies
Ez from Creature Comforts shows how to make fabric peonies with petals that curve and curl just like the ones on real peonies. They’d make lovely gift toppers, hair accessories, or brooches. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Woodland Cottage Pincushion
Linday from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Woodland Cottage Pincushion. The scalloped roof is the cutest!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from the Riley Blake Designs blog]
Tutorial: Creating a neckline that doesn’t reveal too much
I usually play it safe when I draft or alter a neckline. I’m so afraid that I’ll end up having it plunge down to my navel, or showing off my very functional bra straps that I end up with one … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can click here to download some cool negatives for April from Tersea Collins to make your own clear stamps.
-Heather
Tutorial: Cute dish towels to match your kitchen decor
Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a cute dish towel to match your kitchen decor. She uses waffle cotton to make the towel, but you could also start with a … Read More...
How to Build a Compost Bin
This craft/project would be great to incorporate when teaching about gardening, or any other environmental lesson plan. You can find this tutorial, and make a ‘cute’ compost bin of your own over at We-Made-That.com.
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Easter Basket to Color {Free Printable}
This coloring activity would be great to have at a children’s table on Easter. They can color and assemble the baskets while they are waiting for the food! You can find the free printable and tutorial over at iSew Academy… Read More...
Dirty Diaper Cookies for a Baby Shower
First of all, huge kudos to bring a classroom of kids in on a baby shower. What a great way to make them participate in their teacher’s joy and feel like grown-ups at the same time. And also, these dirty … Read More...
Plastic Easter Egg Bunny
60 Egg Activities For Kids
Tinkerlab has a wonderful compilation of 60 Easter Egg Activities for children! It’s not too late to sit down with your kids and some eggs to create! She has them separated into different categories like: Egg Decorating, Plastic Eggs, Egg … Read More...