The handy brilliance of others amazes me. I’m NOT handy. At all. Even when I try really hard to be. Even if I thought “hey, it’d be really handy if this mason jar had a spout,” I’d likely not figure … Read More...
Snowball Fight Cupcakes
For every good snowball fight you must have an arsenal of snowballs at the ready. Find the how-tos to make these adorable pile-of-snowballs snowball fight cupcakes (with free cupcake wrapper downloads!) HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Angry Birds Cake
Angry Birds, Happy Cake! Despite my loyalties to ’80s video games, I have strayed of late and finally gotten into Angry Birds (though Letris is now giving the birds some competition for my limited time). Loving this bright and fun … Read More...
Penguins Fishing in JellO and a Very Cool Winter Cake
And speaking of Ashley of Cute as a Fox, check out what I spotted when I went to her site to thank her for sending the cookie tip: Penguin JellO and a Snowman Globe Cake.
Both are inspired by … Read More...
Unicorn, Um, Unicorn “What I Tell My Kid to Stop Saying” Cookies
My kid who loves unicorns and rainbows and thinks “poop” is a hilariously bad word that the naughty kids on the playground say would most certainly enjoy these “Unicorn Poop” cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at instructables. Thanks, Ashley, … Read More...
Giveaway: Embroidered pin cushion
Gerdiary is giving away one of her new line of Good Intentions pincushions, which sports some of her outstanding free-motion embroidery. Go to her post to enter before January 23.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting … Read More...
A Winner has Been Picked
Thankyou to all who entered CraftGossips LL Magnetic Clay Detox Bath Kit Giveaway. Competition is now closed and a winner has been picked. …………….Congratulations to Laura Tedesco I have emailed you to inform you of your win.
A Winner Has Been Picked
Thanks to all who entered CraftGossips ECO TAN giveaway. Competition is closed and a winner has been picked ……………Congratulations Bron I have emailed you to inform you of your win!
Valentine Idea | Artist Trading Cards (ATC)
Denise Phillips from Birdnuts Mixed Media shared some ideas for Valentine Themed Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Click here to see more.
Inspiration du Jour | Together
DIY Valentines Day Gift Basket – Massage Oil, Sage & Fennel Bath Melt Plus A Oatmeal, Ginger & Almond Bath Bag
Treat your loved one to something handmade with love this Valentines Day. The following won’t cost the earth nor will it require too much “expertise” as the instructions are so easy to follow a 5 year old could make these. … Read More...
How To Water Marble your Nails In 5 Easy Steps
Admiring all the different types of water marbled nails out there I had yet to come across someone who was willing to offer up a tutorial on how to do it all by yourself. Then I was contacted by Mixed … Read More...
Newsy: CRAFT and others protest legislation
Tutorial: Whirligig block
Lindsay at Craft Buds shows how to make a whirligig block without any special tools or templates. She adds,
It’s the perfect quilt block for using up your scraps!
Hear, hear! And I’ll add a comment. This design is a … Read More...
On sale: Daisy Cottage at Hawthorne
I’m seeing pink and gray everywhere, and that’s a good thing. Just found this 100% cotton print Furniture in Gray from the Daisy Cottage collection on sale here for $7.95 USD. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet for Riley Blake … Read More...
Impressed Hearts
Craft Test Dummies brings us this cute tutorial that combines texturing (making impressions), a fine finish technique that resembles ceramic glazes and makes a great Valentine’s Day piece to boot.
Here’s another tidbit from them about how to make several … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Pom’s quilt for birth of Noelle
Pom from Atelier Papillon made this sweet quilt to celebrate the birth of her niece, Noelle. The small appliqued cat is adorable and she shows you a close up on her blog. Visit her POST: Un quilt pour la naissance … Read More...
Valentine Hurricane Candle Project
Rhonda came up with this fun valentine hurricane candle craft using supplies from the dollar store.
I was surprised with how lovely the cut out heart looked using a simple shelf liner! The glitter glue around the edges also helped … Read More...
Washi by Rashida | fabric love
Rashida Coleman Hale – fabric designer and author of I Heart Patchwork – has a new fabric collection out, Washi by Timeless Treasures found at Hawthorne Threads. I love her entire line, but especially this swatch, Petals and Leaves … Read More...
Owls!
These way cute owls are perched on the shores of Lake Superior. Jenni from the Vintage Umbrella blog took a standard pattern, knitted in bright colors for Valentine’s day and decked them out in felted feathers.
Oh so cute! You … Read More...