Good Stinks specializes in flameless candles, tarts (melts), tart warmers and candle warmers. If you’re worried about flames but love scented candles, this is a nice alternative. Their pillars are actually real wax shells with battery operated tea lights inside.… Read More...
Tutorial: How to patch holey knees on kid’s jeans
Active children put some serious wear on their jeans, particularly on the knees. Often the knees will get worn out long before the rest of their jeans. Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to … Read More...
Beer Bottle Chandelier
How’s this for a beautiful way to recycle beer and glass soda bottles? Insert some lights and you have instant ambiance. Love it. See it over at Jane Deere — Chandabeer or Beerdalier.
Petit Chien Blanc
Felt Turkey Handprints Instructions
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]