Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares an easy tip for making felt food look more realistic. She used a marker to add shading to her felt waffles. The grid stitching alone doesn’t give enough sense of depth for the squares in … Read More...
Technique: Velveteen Stamping
Shari Carroll shares a technique she calls velveteen stamping on the Hero Arts website. By stamping an image on white cardstock with white ink and then over stamping with bold image and color over top you get a pretty patterned … Read More...
Welsh “Rabbit”
It was inevitable someone turned Welsh rarebit into a Welsh rabbit. I’m pretty sure any kid would make the assumption they are one in the same (myself included). Make Welsh “rabbit” HERE at Parenting.
Gorgeous Glass and Metal Furniture by Chris Come
Over at Elle Decor they have a great pictorial of gorgeous glass and metal by French designer Chris Come. Here’s what Elle Decor has to say…
French designer Christophe Côme has a long list of fans. Couturier Karl Lagerfeld … Read More...
Easter Idea: Chocolate Candy Eggs
They sound so yummy and look so fancy… Make chocolate candy eggs HERE at Family Circle. (Note you have to register at the site to view the recipe, but registration is free.)
St. Patrick’s Day Idea: Shamrock Tortilla Chips
Getting in all the green before Saturday… even your chips can be green. Make Shamrock tortilla chips HERE at San Diego Deals and Steals from guest poster Muffin Tin Mom.
A very quick and easy tutorial for felt spring bird earrings
The felt spring bird earrings are very cute and can be made in any color. Whip up a pair for many outfits and sport your crafting talent. Miss Anna Banana (known to the muggle world as Anje Haupt), of “Made … Read More...
Wine Bottle Candle Holders
I’m always on the lookout for interesting candle ideas, and I get excited whenever I find ideas that are both simple and elegant. This photo of a dinner party, found on the blog Natural Beauty, features clear wine bottles … Read More...
Pi Apple Pie
So I totally missed Pi Day yesterday (though I was much better at Pi pie posting it in the past, see here? Or here? Or here?) But this Pi Apple Pie is way too good not to … Read More...
Cabinet Knob Snack Jars
How am I ever going to get to that backlog on my DVR with all these cool projects popping up everywhere? Now I have to fancy up some jars with drawer knobs. Find the how-tos to make these awesome snack … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Idea: Leprechaun Ice Cream
Eek! Only two more days to squeeze in all the St. Patrick’s Day edible fun! Make Leprechaun ice cream HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Kid-Friendly Banana Bear Pudding
B.Inspired, Mama! asks a very important question: “What have you been cooking with your little ones lately?” Do your kids have an interest in climbing up on the stool to help at the counter? Mine sure does (for better or … Read More...
Up! Birthday Party
Planning an Up! party? (I’m sure not. How is my daughter scared of this charming movie but she can watch Wizard of Oz with her eyes wide open?) But if you don’t have a child with my mysterious sensitivities, check … Read More...
Vase of Flowers Cross Stitch Chart
From Un Jour Une Grille, here’s a sweet little vase of colorful flowers to stitch. Get the free chart.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s a free cross stitch border in banner shape from De Fi De Toile. It’s a nice chart and you will need to click on “Porte ciseaux” to get the free pattern. Add the chart to your collection.
St. Patrick’s Day Octupi
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Hancock’s House of Happy has another seasonal octupi chart for us. How cute! Get the free chart.
Lucky Day Cross Stitch Pattern – This charming design features a cheerful four-leaf clover, horseshoe, and … Read More...
Chalkboard Wedding Details + DIYs
Oh Lovely Day is sharing a myriad of ways to use chalkboards at your wedding, including the handy seating charts shown above. Click here to see more!
New Release: Stamping Secrets E-Book
Ella Puplishing has a new E-Book out called Stamping Secrets it includes projects, tips, tutorials and 20 minutes worth of video from some of the best known stampers around using stamps some of the most loved companies. Visit Ella Publishing … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered ruffle skirt from two t-shirts
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tiered ruffle skirt out of a couple of t-shirts. She used a green and a coordinating stripe for the one she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ruffle tank
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how easy it is to cute up a little girl’s store-bought tank top. Just add ruffles! Ruffles from pretty colors and prints, that is. Get the tutorial to … Read More...