It’s totally understandable why a reader from the blog Pretty Hand Girl thought this lantern came from Pier 1. This beautiful photo display wasn’t always this beautiful. Found in a Restore, this lantern needed some tender loving care before it … Read More...
The Polymer Clay Round Up
The usual stuff that requires repeating:
The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge is a fabulous way to stretch your claying (and jewellery making) skills. This months challenge is here. The painting for the challenge has all sorts of lovely … Read More...
Review: Harvest Rain’s The Wizard of Oz playing at QPAC
If you have grown up dreaming of skipping down the Yellow Brick Road then HarvestRain’s production of The Wizard of Oz is sure to delight.
The scene is set with Aunt and Uncles farm and literally whirlwinds you into the … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower drawstring pouch from a hankie
Lia from Lia’s Crafty Journey made this drawstring pouch out of a batik handkerchief from a friend’s wedding. I love how the folded “petals” show off the border print! She shares a series of photos showing how she folded it … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a versatile knit peasant dress
Kate from Needle and Spatula shows how you can make this versatile peasant dress. No pattern is required. She shows how you can cut the right shapes using a t-shirt as a guide. Made from a lightweight jersey knit, the … Read More...
Death Star Wedding Cake
I don’t know how Storm Troopers and the Death Star lend themselves so easily to sweets, but I’ve seen a lot of them. This one is right up there at the top of the brilliant geek baking list. Created by … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a man’s suit into a woman’s jumpsuit
Katje from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she took two pieces of menswear and turned them into a one-piece fashion statment for a woman. How cool is that!!! And, she shares a two-part tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew Valentine’s bunting
Suppose Create Delight shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a super easy Valentine’s bunting. It’s made from fabric, but thanks to fusible webbing there’s no sewing required. And it can be made from a charm … Read More...
A lovely Felt Valentine’s Day hair accessory
What girl or teen would not love to wear this in her hair on Valentine’s Day? Your little sweeties can make a heart-felt statement on Valentine’s Day by donning these easy-to-make accessories. This is the second project I found on … Read More...
Cake Decorating Practice with Playdough
Sometimes, at the very core of my being, I secretly wish that I was a child in the house of some of the amazing crafters that I post about. Today, I have that feeling again.
This is such a great … Read More...
Wax Resist Paintings AND Shadow Puppets!
This project has so many amazing aspects that I just don’t know which to share first. Could it be the way her children created these wax resist paintings and used them for their shadow puppet background scenery? Love That! Or … Read More...
Heartfelt Valentine Tote tutorial
How sweet is this Heartfelt Tote from Disney Family Fun? We had to make those yucky decorated shoe boxes for our Valentine cards when I was in school, but your little ones can collect their cards in style. The older … Read More...
Kids Craft – Scribble Card- Valentines
This card is perfect for those little fingers that can’t quite write yet. Any child who can hold a crayon loves to color, so this project is perfect for those little ones! You can find the tutorial at Lines Across … Read More...
How to make a recycled printers’ tray into a fun display
Got a little (or big collection of tiny figures)? Why not try this fun way to display them in a recycled vintage printers’ tray like Laura of the blog Paper Eudaimonia.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
Little factoid about me, I used to be known for my chocolate peanut butter balls. Ages ago, like when I was in high school. I forgot about this odd claim to fame ’til spotting these scrumptious goodies. Make fudgy peanut … Read More...
Mardi Gras Pretzels
Eek, Mardi Gras is sneaking up on us, and I’ve been so consumed by Valentine’s posts, it’s been neglected! Thanks to Catholic Icing for the reminder. Make these super easy and festive chocolate covered pretzels for Mardi Gras HERE at … Read More...
Sew Happy QAL update
The Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is well under way. Since I last checked in, she has posted four more blocks. Shown here is Block 5. Stunning!
Go HERE to see the rest. I … Read More...
A split Dresden Plate pillow
Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More...
Cute Coffee Cup Cross Stitch
Irish Coffee Sampler
Embroiderbee has astounding free patterns and this is another one that doesn’t disappoint. If you like Irish Coffee, you will LOVE this sampler! Check it out.
Looking for more Coffee Cross Stitch Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.