Instructions from the master (as in, Nestle Toll House)… Make chocolate chip cookie Easter baskets HERE at Very Best Baking.
Techniques: Metal Foil Tape
Tim Holtz and Teresa Natividad share with you what you can do with Ranger’s adhesive backed Metal Foil Tape. You can ink it, stamp on it, die cut and emboss it, this stuff looks so cool! (I think I need … Read More...
Coming next week: tutorials/DIYs for cleaning your home
In honor of spring cleaning, I’m going to gather all the best “make your own” liquid soap/cleaning products/shower sprays/detergents, etc. here next week on the blog. But I need your help. Have a tutorial you think I should include? Or … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee soap from a crockpot!
I’m a long-time CP soaper but I’ve never tried the opposite way (hot process) using a crockpot before…hmmm…what a clever idea. Using leftover coffee and coffee grounds this tutorial shows you how to make a good looking and hard working … Read More...
New Frit from Bullseye – Aventurine Blue!
They’ve had Aventurine Green frit for quite awhile. Now they’ve added Aventurine Blue! It’s almost black but it’s not…and it adds a sparkle to your project. I’m looking forward to getting some of this to work with in some … Read More...
Easter Project: Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Bunny Hand Puppets
I totally love these Felt Bunny Hand Puppets made by Molly of “Purl Bee”. She admits that she got so attached while making them that she named them, so cute. She is even introducing them to us (see picture) to … Read More...
DIY: An easier way to rainbow (gradient) nails
Not only are these nails high on the “wow” factor, the fact you can do this yourself…double wow. In fact your friends will want you to do this to their nails once they’ve seen yours. Get the step by step … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Sweet Georgia Peach
Luscious peaches inspired this lovely wedding mood board featured at Brenda’s Wedding Blog! I adore the soft, summery hues, and the feminine vibe of this board. Visit this link for all the details.
21 Easy Easter Crafts For Kids
No Time For Flash Cards is a wonderful ‘no hassle, simple materials, just spend quality time with your kids’ type blog where you can find enough kids projects to last the entire time your children are in your home! Her … Read More...
Quiltspirations card game this week’s prize
I spied this at the Quilting Gallery. It’s a new card game Quiltspiratons and it’s one of the prizes in their Weekly Quilt Contest. This week’s theme is Springtime Renewal. Go HERE for further details.
Image credit: Quilting Gallery
Grilled Oranges
Is it grilling season yet? Almost, at least in my part of the world. And I didn’t know you could grill oranges, so for shame. Check out these grilled baby cuties HERE at Make the Best of Everything.
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with a fabulous group of guests (quilters, quilt book authors and fabric designers). They include Amanda Jean Nyberg of Crazy Mom Quilts, Cheryl Arkison of the Dining Room Empire, … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard house house warming gift
Yes, the double house in the title is on purpose! Check out this darling house warming gift made from recycled cardboard in the shape of a house that Mel shared over at her blog Mel Designs.
Good read: Sister Diane discusses marketing boundaries at Oh My!
Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane) of CraftyPod did a guest post at Oh My! Handmade Goodness that touches on an increasing worry for bloggers. What to do about the increasing volume of requests from businesses trying to market their products through … Read More...
DIY Ice Candles
A couple years ago, a cousin of mine got married in February in Minnesota, USA. The whole thing was gorgeous, particularly the reception. Some of her centerpieces involved candles floating in ice water, and they were so beautiful to look … Read More...
Modern, Bright, & Typographic Wedding
{Photos via Mike Arick Photography}
A union of two graphic designers is bound to be filled with typographic details, and this sunny, modern wedding featured at Bridal Musings delivers on graphic style! Go feast your eyes on Part 1 here… Read More...
DIY Colored Dry Pasta for Kid’s Crafts
On my and my four-year old’s to-do list: Make awesome pasta jewelry in rainbow colors. Created by Hank and Hunt, find the how-tos to color your own dried pasta HERE at Hellobee.
Tutorial: Gauzy A-line spring skirt with sash
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how you can make a gauzy A-line skirt for spring. Instead of buttons or a zipper closure, it has an easy elastic waist and an optional sash. The gauzy fabric is light and breezy … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Easter Tags
Alice and the Rabbit
Alice in Wonderland is a timeless classic and Brigitte Dadaux has a lovely vignette based on the story for us as a freebie pattern. Get the free chart.