Shannon of “coffey creations for kids” made these precious turkeys from her children’s handprints and she is giving us complete instructions for these little darlings. What a absolutely wonderful idea. Shannon tells us: “Seem too complicated, or you just aren’t … Read More...
Foods Stuffed with Other Foods
I think babble gets the award for “best ideas for food round-ups.” Find a roundup of foods stuffed with other foods HERE at babble, including peanut butter stuffed cake pops, bacon stuffed pancakes, and (wow, carbs) mac n’ cheese … Read More...
Tip: Coloring with Distress Inks
Elizabeth Allan shares some great tips about coloring your stamped images with Rangers Distress Inks on glossy paper. The big pow of color she got is really beautiful!
-Heather
DIY Carnival Marquee Letters
Lighted Outdoor Christmas Baskets
What a pretty way to dress up your porch or driveway. Doesn’t the snow make for a magical back drop? Head over to Better Homes and Gardens to get the details — Magical Outdoor Christmas Lights.
“Pumpkin Pie” Cookies
These may not taste anything like actual pumpkin pie, but they are handheld, easier to make and stackable. So they have their pros. Made by yours truly, find the full tutorial HERE at Celebrations.
The wonderful world of wool
A picture is worth thousands of words and years. Check out this enlightening article on the history of wool on “Knitting Daily” by Kathleen Cubley. Taken from the article, Kathleen relates to us: “I’ve just returned from a trip to … Read More...
Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!
This R2D2 tutu costume is a thing of beauty. I want one!!!!! Love
Book Page Rosette Wreath
394 book pages. That’s what it took for Megan of Brassy Apple to make this beautiful rosette wreath. Head over to Brassy Apple to see this beauty — Brassy Apple: 394 pages.
White Chocolate Pumpkins
I gotta vote “yea” to breaking out of orange… Find the step-by-steps to make white chocolate marshmallow pumpkins HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Free pattern: Felt angel ornaments for your Christmas tree
Lazy Basset shares a free pattern and tutorial for making sweet little angel ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree. Made from felt, you can easily give each one her own personality with changes to hair color, face, and gown. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Ribbon Dust Ruffle
Amy Felin guest blogs at Burlap & Denim with a tutorial showing how she created this fabulous bed skirt trimmed with rows and rows of ruffles. Rather than cutting and hemming all of that fabric to make the ruffled strips, … Read More...
How to make a recycled woven paper purse
I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the fun all over again! That’s what this fun folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded … Read More...
It’s new: Husqvarna Viking H Classs 100Q
HUSQVARNA VIKING® announces their newest sewing machine – the H|CLASS™ 100Q. This lightweight, smaller machine was made to be carried with you to quilting classes or sewing get-togethers. MSRP is $499. You can get more information at your local HUSQVARNA … Read More...
Tutorial: Tall dress-up boots for little girls
LiEr from ikat bag created these awesome shiny musketeer boots for her daughters’ Halloween and dress-up costumes. With foam soles and a zipper up the back, they’re made for kids to put and take off by themselves. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded duck towel
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a hooded duckie towel. A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child. This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
Vegetable Cake
Disappointing kids everywhere… the veggie cake! Sorry kids, but this is pretty cool. And healthy. You can have real cake after. Learn to make the veggie cake HERE at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
Tutorial: Convert a crewneck sweater into a cardigan
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to remake a crewneck sweater into a cardigan. You can make it button all the way down, or … Read More...
Rainbow Buffet
I’ll never ever tire of rainbows, as long as my daughter keeps the passion alive. Find this idea for serving up a rainbow buffet (with fruit! and veggies!) HERE at Elsie Marley. {spotted on Ohdeedoh} Hosting a Rainbow … Read More...
Project: Snowman Dress Up Tin
Erin Lincoln shares an adorable project on her blog, it’s a magnetic snowman tin. It’s like paper dolls but with a snowman, how clever is that? This would be a fun car trip toy for the kids on that long … Read More...