Laura asked me to introduce her to you all and so I am – she makes lovely polymer clay jewellery which you can take a peek at on her blog at: http://laurahelfenberger.blogspot.com/ She also has a fan page on Facebook … Read More...
More Goodies from Glass Craft – Covington Engineering
It’s easy to get caught up in lusting over glass and molds and the goodies that help make your glass work the best it can be. Equipment makes me a bit extra crazy. And over at the Covington Engineering booth … Read More...
How to Make Felt Beads and Simple Jewelry
“Handmade by Rosie Pink” has a lovely tutorial on their blog that shows us step-by-step how to make felted beads. It is amazing all the fun shapes you can make with the felt. Annie and Lyn the hosts of “Handmade … Read More...
Crayon-Dipped Ombre Candles, Perfect for Easter
Momtastic has an idea they call ombre-dipped candles for Mother’s Day, but don’t these look just like carrots? I love that these are made by reusing old crayons too! Since this project involves dipping a store-bought candle into wax, this … Read More...
The Avengers Peeps Pops
I mentioned earlier this week that Michelle of Sugar Swings! is devoting the week to marshmallow Peeps pops. Let’s check back in, shall we? What do we have today? Oh look, it’s The Avengers! And what about yesterday? Oh … Read More...
Pizza Cross Stitch Pattern
Polar Bear Cross Stitch Pattern
My nephew is a polar bear fanatic so he would love it if I stitched up this chart for him. If I got started on it, I could have it done in time for my next visit to see him! … Read More...
Easter Peeps Centerpiece
Everything about this Peeps centerpiece is exactly right, from the sunny ring o’ Peeps “flower” to the green leaf down to the flower pot. Find the instructions to make your own HERE at Domestic Fits.
How to make paint chip peep garlands
Over at the blog Vintage Umbrella there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paint chip bunny peep garland.
Tutorial: Zippered pencil pouch
Nima from Made To Treasure shows how to make a zippered pencil pouch. There are two versions, one with a zipper across the center of the front, and one with the zipper placed closer to the top. (The process is … Read More...
Video tutorial: Finding the right measurements for elastic waistbands
Emily Tao, a professional pattern drafter, has added a new video tutorial to her YouTube channel.
Her video on creating elastic waistbands tells how to get the right measurements for elastic and casing. She also shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Peplum Skirt for girls
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a ruffled peplum skirt. It’s a cute style for the tween set, but would also be sweet for the littler girls. She gives dimensions to make a skirt with a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s drop waist sailor dress with contrast trim
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Love In Paris dress for little girls. It’s a drop waist sailor dress with contrast trim. It’s cute made out of solids, or out … Read More...
Tutorial: Spartan costume
Justine from Sew Country Chick rose to the challenge when her son came home school and informed her that he needed a Spartan costume for the next day. In just one evening, she created a tunic from black poly and … Read More...
Freebies: Seven Vintage Images to Download
The Create with TLC’s latest blog hop has seven wonderful vintage images to download for free, including this charming Alice In Wonderland image. Click here to start hopping and follow through to each blog for the downloads.
Card sample from … Read More...
Dana Schneider’s Mockingjay Pin
If you are a Hunger Games fan, then you won’t want to miss the interview with mockingjay pin designer Dana Schneider at Lark Jewelry & Beading. You’ll also get a chance to win a licensed version of Dana’s mockingjay … Read More...
Crochet Bolero – Another Amazing Design From Sher!
Sher calls this her Bolero but to me it looks more like a Shrug – and it looks perfect for Spring and Summer to ward off evening chill or the draft from the AC. Once again, Sher is offering this … Read More...
Chocolate and Vanilla Wafter Bunny Silhouettes
I found a poetic strength in the silence of these chocolate bunny silhouettes… But then I stare at food all day so I may be a little nuts. But does anyone see what I mean at all? These perfect chocolate … Read More...
Nesting Egg Cake Pops
I came to the conclusion long ago that nothing is outside the realm of possibility for cake pops. Anything you can imagine can somehow find it’s way to bite-size cake on a stick. Even a bird’s nest. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Apple Fish Skeleton
Tiffany of Cute Food for Kids is so skilled at simple, perfect sculptures from food that anyone can recreate. Like this fish skeleton apple. Find the apple and a bonus tip on keeping apples from browning (a trick I plan … Read More...