Thank you Daily Art Muse. You have again pointed me in the direction of a glass artist whose work is so lovely that I had to share it with my readers. Treg Silkwood works with Candice Martin to create … Read More...
Pop-Up Paper Zoo
It must be animal week…I feel like every post I come upon has something to do with animals! On another note… there are some bloggers that I come across where I truly wish I was a kid again, and living … Read More...
Read all about it: Lining vs. underlining
Lining vs. underlining. The names sound similar, and are often used interchangably, but there’s actually a difference between the two. Keran from Sew La Vie! shares a post all about lining and underlining. She explains what theyare and when it’s … Read More...
‘Word Family’ Spinners
This craft is perfect for teaching your children how to recognize words in specific word families. Come Together Kids shows you how to make these ‘word family’ spinners out of paper plates, and also includes links for lists of word … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Tunic for little girls
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Autumn Tunic for little girls. This is such a pretty top! It’s a loose fitting cotton tunic with deep pleats around the neckline. It takes just a yard of fabric to make … Read More...
Pine Cone Animals
I lived in Lake Tahoe for 7 years where huge pine cones would fall from the Pine Trees in the fall season. I wish I had this idea of Pine Cone Animals when I was living there. Head on over … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s pajama top
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super cute pajama top. They’re made from quilter’s cotton; 1 1/2 yards was enough to make a top and matching pants in a … Read More...
Chestnut Craft (Pencil Topper)
Red Ted Art is a wonderful blog to visit if you are looking for a ‘book craft’ , ie- a craft you can do along with a book. This wonderful chestnut animal pencil topper goes along with a great fall … Read More...
The New Deep Fall Issue of Knitty Is Up!
But you may have known that already!
Last night as I sat here typing, getting all excited about telling you about the new Knitty, my computer died. Yup. All of a sudden. NOTHING! This has been one bad year for … Read More...
Country Curtains
Pretty curtains made from patches of fabric. A great way to add color to a colorless room. Head over to Walnut Acre to see the Country Curtains.
Needle Felted Fairytale Tutorial
What little girl or boy (because they love these jumping slimy little creatures) would not adore this precious Frog? Laura of “Laura’s Blog” asks us: “How many frogs have you kissed looking for your prince?” Well let’s not go … Read More...
Stop Motion Black Licorice Art for Halloween
Check out this fantastic stop motion video of black licorice candy Halloween art HERE at Martha Stewart’s Craft Department. {spotted on Be Different Act Normal}
NAKED TEA POT ALERT!
Wanted to let all my readers know about this competition. The folks Down Under never cease to amaze. I have family in Melbourne and long to visit. Not this year. Queensland, Australia bills itself as the Teapot Cosy Capital … Read More...
Mwah!
FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Party Printables
To kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Heather of Chickabug is sharing FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Printables, a 44-page collection of party printables for personal or fundraising use, including signs, donation cards, water bottle labels, cupcake … Read More...
Cake-inspired Rainbow Jelly Shots
We all know how big the rainbow cake has been the past year or so, yes? Check out these jelly shots inspired by the rainbow cake, with how-tos, HERE at Tablespoon, created by the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Hosting … Read More...
Halloween Candy Jars
The simplest ideas are the most brilliant. Loving this serving idea for candy (and all the other Halloween party ideas) HERE at The Celebration Shoppe.
Felt Roses Picture Frame
Here’s a lovely idea that would be ideal for a wedding gift or even for Valentine’s Day. Of course there’s nothing to stop you from making it or displaying it any time of the year! Head over to Happy-Go-Lucky for … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered felt carrots
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make felt carrot softies complete with feather-stitched fronds. A beautiful and safe addition to your wee one’s play kitchen. See her tute.
How to make a recycled sweater ball
I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriatly…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 … Read More...
