Aw, shucks, glad to see years after I made Jolly Rancher pops they are catching on! Make your own colorful candy crosses HERE at Catholic Icing.
Easy Candy Flowers
… that even a toddler can assemble. Love when little kids “cook.” Make them HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.
Free pattern: Pop Pop Preppy tunic top for little girls
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Pop Pop Preppy top for little girls. The sleeveless tunic top has a criss-cross bodice edged in small ruffles. This would be so sweet with … Read More...
Lots of goodies at My Go-Go Life
Kim of My Go-Go Life is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her one year blogiversary. Don’t miss this one, she’s offering up the following goodies:
- Moda Summer in the City charm pack
- Moda Chrysalis Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)
- Aurifil thread
Rustic French quilt by Linn, a first
Linn of the Home Project is celebrating completing her very first quilt. Congratulations Linn! She used simple squares for the project in linens, cottons, and decorator toile. It’s lovely. Visit her post The Quilt is Finished – Did I Say … Read More...
A TAST-y Easter egg
Viji of Viji’s Craft is taking advantage of this catch-up week in the TAST Challenge to practice some of the stitches she’s learned so far. Her idea: Use them to decorate an Easter egg motif. Beautiful! I especially adore the … Read More...
Giveaway: A Passion for Dyeing DVD
In honor of National Craft Month (March) Candy of Candied Fabrics is giving away a copy of her DVD, Dyeing to Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Colorful Fabric Art, by Interweave. Contest ends March 31. Go HERE for … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted daisy
Jon of Tat-a-Renda Patterns is sharing the instructions for tatting this gorgeous beaded daisy–perfect for adding to a brooch or a special hair ornament. Go to the pattern post.
Tom is hoopin it up
Tom Russell of Tom Russell Quilts has posted Hoop-De-Do: A Goober’s Guide to Finding Perfect Hoopiness. If you think it sounds humorous and fun, you’re right. If you think it’s probably fluff, you’re wrong. Despite his whimsical style, Tom delivers … Read More...
Project: Stamped Easter Card
Lollipops Disguised as Easter Bunnies
If you have Easter treats to make but don’t have the time for Easter cookies or an Easter Cake then considering making and taking these little Easter treats. Once you have … Read More...
Tea Time Cross Stitch Project
Fruit and Wine Cross Stitch Project
How to make recycled Easter Egg magnets
Now that St. Patrick’s Day is a glorious green memory, it’s time to shift gears and embrace all things pastel, playful, and spring-inspired—yes, Easter decorating is officially in full swing! If you’re looking for a fresh, creative craft to welcome … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Spring Scene
Camping Out
Soft-Boiled-Egg Candles for Easter
At this point, regular followers of this blog must know that I love Martha Stewart. Using real egg shells, she has created these sweet candleholders that will warm up any Easter table. They’re so brilliant because when lit, these candles … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote with braided chain straps
Sew4Home shows how to make this oversized market tote. Jumbo grommets and braided chain straps give it a taste of high fashion. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Earth Day Cupcakes
Earth Day is coming up April 22… So why not plant a tree! And then plant a marshmallow fruit tree in a cupcake. Find the how-tos HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Tutorial: Shower curtain from laminated cotton
Are you loving all of the laminated cottons that are becoming available? Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial on the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to use a laminated cotton to make a shower curtain. The waterproof … Read More...