Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Thin Mint Bunny Truffles
Support your local Girl Scouts AND make adorable bunny truffles. Wins all around. Find the recipe to make these cutie bunny truffles from Thin Mints HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
DIY: Blonde? Brighten It Up!
I admit, I’ve dyed wool with Kool-Aid, and of course I’ve drunk Kool-Aid, but never thought to use it on my hair. Sadly, I’m not blonde, but Stephanie of Henry Happened is and she swears by this simple technique … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Easy, peasy, done and done. Find a quick and simple idea for bird’s nests from chocolate to top your Spring cupcakes (Spring already?!?) HERE at Paints and Pans.
Free pattern: Daisies & Dots quilt
This looks like Spring. It’s Daisies & Dots designed by Piece O’ Cake Designs. Go HERE to get the free quilt pattern; you’ll need to click Download more info to open it.
Image credit: Robert Kaufman
Tutorial: Mod Flower block
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares how she made this Mod Flower quilt block on her blog. It’s her entry in the Traveling Circles Bee, where they are creating blocks with curves. It’s so groovy. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: QuatraStar quilt block
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shares how to make this QuatraStar quilt block on her blog as part of the Sew.Happy.Quilt. Quilt Along. She walks you through the construction step-by-step in a video tutorial. She includes a free downloadable … Read More...
Cupcake ATM
Yes, it’s true. No more dealing with pesky people… you can get your cupcakes from an ATM. Sprinkles LA introduces 24-hour cupcakes. Spotted on CakeSpy.
Black Swan Necklace
Take a look at this lovely necklace from Jane at XQDesigns. Jane is sharing her complete tutorial for free when you register with DIY Lessons. Get the tutorial. It’s a perfect fit with your little black dress for an … Read More...
Tip: Create a quick and easy seam guide for your sewing machine
Ruth from Sew Chic shares a simple, yet utterly brilliant, tip for creating a seam guide for your sewing machine. It’s quick and easy to make, uses an inexpensive material, and is infinitely adjustable. Intrigued yet? Go to Sew Chic … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Penny ruffle dress for girls
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Lucky Penny dress for girls. The dress is covered in rows and rows of ruffles but, happily, none of those … Read More...
Giveaway: Sew Steady Deluxe Table
This is for anyone who uses a domestic sewing machine. Get a chance to win a Sew Steady Deluxe Table made by Dream World. They are partnering with the Quilters Club of America for this giveaway. Winners announced in April, … Read More...
Easter Bunny Salad
Why is this so genius? The simplicity? The bunny-in-a-garden thing? How easy it is to add Petits Palmiers to a salad for big impact? Find the idea HERE at One Charming Party.
Tutorial: Stitching and clipping sharp corners
The folks at Sew4Home usually post home decor sewing projects, but today they’re focusing on how to stitch and clip corners. Whether it’s an inside corner or an outside corner, two layers of fabric or more, their tutorial shows how … Read More...
Daily Art Muse Strikes Again – Mirella Foffano’s Glass Jewelry
We’ve been very fortunate with the posts over at Daily Art Muse. Yesterday there was Mirella Foffano’s jewelry made with borosilicate and murrano glass, as well as rubber. Really lovely work. It’s always wonderful to see what artists do … Read More...
Project: Tiny Treat Box
Danielle over at the Homespun with Heart blog has instructions for making a simple but sweet little box from patterned paper. Add a stamped image to the front and some shreds inside it’s a perfect little box for tucking in … Read More...
DIY: Faux Swirl M&P Soap Technique
I am never all that happy with my M&P soap…obviously I need some inspiration. So when I went looking, wow…love these beauties so much I see some serious M&P in my weekend. SoapQueen takes you step by step through everything … Read More...
DIY: Eye Makeup Remover
Found this just in the nick of time as, horrors, we are out of remover! adelynSTONE was tired of paying big money for products that didn’t work and thinks this one, with ingredients most of us have on hand, works … Read More...
Scrappy Lampshade
This pretty lampshade speaks for itself. Imagine the possibilities really. A nursery with soft pink and yellow fabric, a glam room with leopard or zebra print fabric, a craft room with paisley or gingham fabric, a boy’s room with primary … Read More...
Little Mouse
This cute little mousie will be a quick stitch. I usually run from mice, but I like this one. Get the free chart.