Anna of Six White Horses made this 12.5″ diamond stack quilt block for the 4×5 Modern Quilt Bee where she is a participant. Of the block she says,
… Read More...I think it’s much easier to make than it looks, but you
Stitch a teacher thank-you
Here’s a brilliant idea for expressing your gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week! Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles had her son Caleb write a thank-you message to his teacher. Then she reproduced it in embroidery and incorporated it into a … Read More...
DIY: One Sweet Bronzer
My 14 year old daughter is a huge, er, fan of Michelle Phan and suggested I share this video tip with you all as it’s both inexpensive and clever. In it, Michelle shows us how to use hot chocolate mix … Read More...
Punky stitches to wear
A perfect example of edgy contemporary embroidery–as an artform and as adornment–is this Tank Girl brooch by Betty Delights of the UK. Her Etsy shop intro says,
… Read More...I do not use patterns. I choose my design and hand draw onto
Free pattern: Tatted bookmark
The pattern for this pretty clover bookmark designed by Esther Leavitt is free from Craftown.com. Go to the post.
Candy Filled Tie Pots for Dad
This idea is so cute and simple to make the kiddos could help: Candy filled tie pots for Father’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Make It and Love It.
Tutorial: Exploding Card
The Pixie Cottage blog has a tutorial from Sharon of Cards N Greetings for making a fun exploding card. Her’s is wedding themed but you could use this interesting design idea for any theme!
-Heather
Foodie Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Leave it to epicurious to collect some must-haves for the foodie mom. Find the roundup of ideas HERE. Pineapple purse anyone? I think the sack made from cork fabric would be more my speed, personally.
Norwegian Star Pattern for I-Phone Case
Assorted Fruit Cross Stitch Project
Tolkein Elvish Sampler
I am such a fan of LOTR – Lord of the Rings for the non geeky among you. So when I saw this free chart at Hancock’s House of Happy that is in Elvish I jumped up and down – … Read More...
Fun idea for reusing preschool art
Fun little idea to share with you courtesy of Linda of the blog Partycraft Secrets. Often times preschool art is just a bunch of pretty colors. Why not cut the art into strips and the possibilities are endless!
How To: Make a Felt Starfish
Natalie is a “Natural Kids” Team Member and created this darling Starfish tutorial with a pattern for us to recreate. Natalie was inspired by her own starfish photo and decided to make some Autumn Starfish out of orangey Wool Felt. … Read More...
Chicken Pot Pie Cupcakes
Now this one belongs in that subsection of Edible Crafts of foods prepared like other foods. I think it’s the clever-idea element that justifies inclusion in Edible Crafts. For me, chicken pot pie is right up there with mac n’ … Read More...
Winner of the book giveaway “Mend it Better”
Blythe is the winner of this giveaway lucky# 86 picked by Random.org “shown”! Congratulations Blythe I hope you enjoy this amazing book. I will be emailing Blythe for her shipping information. Let us know how you like this book once … Read More...
Standing Ant Cookies
Without doubt, the cutest decorated cookies to bring to a picnic ever: Standing ant cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at The Barefoot Baker.
How to Re-wick a Candle
You can re-wick your candles to give them an extra lease of life. We all know about those candles that have had a good run, but still have enough left in them, but the wick is too small, right? It … Read More...
Recipe For a Good Marriage
Your wedding shower guests will have fun spooning up advice for the couple-to-be with this fun party activity! Check out all the details at Sweet C’s Designs. What a cute idea, and a great way to create a keepsake … Read More...
Mary Poppins Tea Party
Oh Mary Poppins, how I love thee. One of my most favorite books/movies ever. My daughter adores her, too. Mary was the first character at Disney World to give her a hug, and we spent much of the next day … Read More...
Goldfish Bowl Snack Bags
Put me in the group that had no idea you could reshape store-bought plastic snack bags with an iron. How very cool. I mean how very warm (groan). Make fishbowl snack bags (filled with Goldfish, of course) HERE at Cute … Read More...