This gets my “cutest use of yo yo’s” vote. Pattern by Trish Harper at Broderie.
Also by Trish Harper, Star Point Rouge quilt pattern. Love the stars in the borders – the secondary design becomes the primary one.
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Soft Sushi Toys « Julie K in Taiwan
Julie K in Taiwan shows us some cute sushi plush toys she made from a kit bought in Taiwan. I want to find one of these kits! The key seems to be using terry cloth for the rice. In searching … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Love
The Beast in Boston Harbor by alternatehistories on Etsy
Alternate Histories on Etsy creates these detailed historical drawings. This one shows the horrific events during the beasts attack on Boston Harbor. For west coasters you can take a look at this drawing of Bessie the South Bay Behemoth attacking … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Idea: Pigs!
It’s about that time… counting down to Easter. Now that Valentine’s Day is over, my daughter wakes up each morning asking if it’s Easter yet. Soon enough. So I’ll be posting on Easter egg decorating ideas as they come along. … Read More...
Mexican Star Wars
Meaning, that is, Mexican food-themed Star Wars, I was not announcing a South of the Border remake of the classic. Specifically, a “Storm Troopadilla, a Yodalicious Salad, and a side of refried Chewbacca.” Ha ha. Find it HERE at Kitchen … Read More...
Tutorial: Too Late for Love easy knit tunic dress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made her Too Late For Love tunic dress from knit fabric. The pattern is simple – just two pieces that you can yourself using a loose fitting t-shirt as a guide. Having … Read More...
Tutorial: Two ways to decrease bulk in seam allowances
If you’re sewing with quilting weight cottons or lightweight knits, bulky seams are probably not a problem. But if your project uses denim or home dec weight fabrics, then your seam allowances can add unwanted bulk. Sunni from A Fashionable … Read More...
Tutorial: Suspender Dress for baby girls
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Suspender Dress for a baby girl. The bodice and straps are made from a stretch knit for an easy fit. You can make the skirt from the same fabric (as shown … Read More...
Baldwin and Guggisberg – Daily Art Muse
These two glass artists, Phillip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg have been profiled by Daily Art Muse before and are being revisited in this post. The current work being shown is “Boats” and it is just lovely. But the work that … Read More...
Crafting A Kinder World
Michaels celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day with $100,000 in giveaways
Random Acts of Kindness Day is Friday, Feb. 17, and to celebrate the spirit of the day and encourage others to participate, Michaels will give away more than $100,000 … Read More...
Project: Chocolate Bar Slider Card
What could be better to cheer up a sick friend than chocolate?! Michelle with Paper Made Bakery shares step by step instructions for making this fun slide out card/candy bar holder.
btw I have a cold right now if anyone … Read More...
Prop Cookie Pops
By yours truly, straight from the pages of Sugarlicious… Find the tutorial to make prop cookie pops HERE at CakeSpy. Thank you for hosting, CakeSpy!
Making all natural body products
We all want to make “natural” products, but what does that really mean? And can we truly walk away from fragrances, palm oil and other tried and true staples in the bath and body world? Bath Alchemy, the Bonnie Bath … Read More...
DIY: Felt Rosebud Basket
Ryan of “The Blooming Thread” designed and created this stunning Felt Rosebud Basket. I found a picture of her project on Pinterest and then located her site and now I can share her tutorial with you. Follow Ryan … Read More...
Kids Craft – Shaving Cream Marbled Valentine Hearts
I know Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but I thought this technique could be used with many different colors, or for many types of kid craft projects, so I just had to post it! Who knew that shaving cream … Read More...
Kids Craft – ‘Apple of My Eye’ {Cards}
These red bottle cap apple cards are so adorable, and would be a great craft for teaching children how to be thankful by using them for writing ‘Thank you’ cards! Georgia and her family used them for Valentine’s Day cards.… Read More...
Nutella Ice Cream
Once again, I have to explain my seemingly-straight-recipe post. Because I don’t usually post on straight recipes for Edible Crafts. Unless they are clever somehow in a crafty way. Like making ice cream from two ingredients? Especially when one of … Read More...
How to Make Rainbow Rice
I have seen this around the internet a ton, but thought this post had beautiful instructional pictures so I thought I’d share it with you. This is also a great project to do as a Pot of Gold at the … Read More...
Handprint Cookies
Preserve your child’s handprint and the memories of youth forever on cookies… until you eat them. Find handprint cookies HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.