Citrus is known for it’s astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin. Lemon reduces hyperpigmentation and also exfoliates. Adding a drop of ylang-ylang gives citrus added beneficial effects. Why not try this homemade mask recipe I found over at … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated cotton messenger bag
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make a messenger bag out of laminated cotton. The wipe-clean surface would make a GREAT diaper bag, but it would also be awesome as a book bag. The … Read More...
Fun Felt Crafts for Kids
Better Homes and Gardens have these darling crafts just for kids. The slide show will take you through the pictures and the instructions. Go here for the pictures and instructions.
Tutorial: Embellished Valentine’s cardigan with tulle trim
Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distractions shows how to make a cute embellished cardigan for Valentine’s Day, with tulle trim and heart elbow patches. The look is inspired by a designer cardigan (Vera Wang), but her version trades … Read More...
Tutorial: Terry cloth burp rag
Crafty Couple shows how to make a terry cloth burp rag. The absorbant terry cloth is back with a soft flannel. A set of these would make such a nice gift for a new baby! Get the how-to.
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Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cubes for Valentine’s Day
You all know how I love to declare trends, right? I hereby declare the possibility, or slight potential, for a sugar cube trend. (What else are we going to decorate?) Learn to make these supercute chocolate-dipped sugar cubes for Valentine’s … Read More...
Bullseye Catalog and Sale in One Post
Here’s a couple things from Bullseye Glass. It’s time for the new catalog! Yea ha!! I know that when it does show up my glass buddies and I get so excited! “Did you get yours?” You have to sign … Read More...
Review: Whimsey Box
Did you grow up getting some kind of book or magazine monthly? I did and I just L.O.V.E.D it! It was so exciting when you knew it was about the time of the month when it would arrive. Now I … Read More...
Project: Tent Card
Eeek, how adorable is this card!? This cute tent card was made by Pam Sparks using a free pattern from Van Laar Designs. I see a lot of possibilities for this shaped card, birthday, fair,k zoo, party, circus, etc.… Read More...
From photo to fabric mosaic
Brigitte at Farbstoff talks about the photo that inspired her fabric mosaic she entered in the Blogger’s Choice FQ Bundle contest. Not familiar with it? Hosted at Quokka Quilts, visit the introduction post here. And be sure to … Read More...
Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Valentine’s Tea
Check out this roundup of ideas for hosting an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for Valentine’s Day HERE at Country Living, created by Julie Murphy, founder of stationary company, Jack and Lulu. Love the “Eat Me” cupcake flags, … Read More...
How to make a knit recycled t-shirt scarf
Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following … Read More...
Birdie Cupcakes in a Tree
A-dor-able. When I add dashes I really, really mean it. And just try and convince me otherwise about these birdie cupcakes on a tree branch. And some are wearing party hats. A-dor-able. Learn to make them, cupcakes and setup and … Read More...
Pixie Cupcakes
And sprinkled with fairy dust. Find the how-tos to make these adorable cupcakes HERE at Parents.
Tutorial: No-sew felt pom pom headband
Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to make her 3 Minute Headband with a rolled felt pom pom. It’s quick, easy project with no sewing required, and it turns out so cute!! Get the tute.
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Carving Your Polymer Clay
In my search for textures and stamps to help with giving my clay a little oomph I’m faced with the realization that I will probably end up having to make my own. I’ve participated in a texture swap and made … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered circle skirt from knit fabric
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a layered circle skirt from knit fabric. She made it for her daughter, but I’m thinking I need to make a skirt like this for myself!! The design is so cute, but … Read More...
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Tutorial: How to determine the length to cut your curtain fabric
I find making window treatments to be stressful. The actual sewing is easy, though the seams tend to be looooong. What stresses me out is all that math you have to do to figure out what length to cut the … Read More...