This is the perfect back to school recycled craft. See how to make recycled corner page bookmarks over at the link Athena sent in to her blog The Stuff of Success.
Back to School Treats
Find some cute and easy (or in Trisha’s words, “Fast and Fancy”) back to school treats HERE at Sweetology. Along with a giveaway. CLICK HERE to go to the post and learn more about the giveaway.
Jumbo Animal Cracker Cookies (Homemade)
I love those frosted Animal Cracker cookies. I have a box in my cupboard just sitting there waiting for me as I type. But these Jumbo homemade versions are even better. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies… Read More...
Free pattern: Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this fabulous Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for her daughter, and she generously shares the pattern and tutorial. I love this jacket! The Peter Pan collar and contrasting waist and cuffs are such pretty details! … Read More...
Wax Burner & Breakaway Melter Giveaway
I just made these pina colada breakaway melters and thought I would share them with you. It’s a rainy day (here anyway), so I wanted to use an exotic summer sort of scent.
Also, I’ll throw in an oil/wax burner … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired denim bow purse
Caroline from Artfully Caroline shows how to make a purse covered in gathered fabric bow embellishments. It’s inspired by a similar purse at Anthropologie. Her version is made out of denim and comes without the hefty price tag. Gorgeous! Get … Read More...
Project: Pixie Stick Holders
Heather Nichols from Pine is Here shares how she turned a file folder into these great Pixie Stick holders, how clever! You can keep your chocolate and give me Pixie Sticks and Smarties for Halloween! 🙂
-Heather
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Tutorial: No-sew ribbon headband
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a bit of ribbon trim into a cute headband – no sewing required. (Though if you wanted to, you could easily stitch them together instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbed knit neck and sleeve finishes
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to used ribbing to finish off a neckline. The stretchy fabric fits around the curved edge without causing unsightly buckles. You can also use ribbing … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique knit scarf
Dora from Show Tell Share guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a cute new scarf embellished with a reverse appliqued motif. You can make one out of t-shirt knit – the fabric … Read More...
Tutorial | Gift Card Envelope
If you’re looking for a nice way to “wrap up” a gift card, why not make a custom gift card envelope? This tutorial at The Craftinomicon shows you how. A free template is included! Click here to go to … Read More...
InstaGraham Crackers
As a fan of all things vintage that remind me of childhood…sigh… loving Bakerella‘s latest. Not only are her homemade Graham Crackers absolutely perfect (naturally), but she turned them into perfect Instagrams cameras. I mean, Instagrahams.
Welcome Fall | Leaf Doily Envelope
Carolyn from homework shares how she is easing into Fall decorating with this themed envelope using a leaf-shaped doily. Click here to see more.
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Kitchen shelf makeover
Sometimes all you need is fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new. This lovely shelf went from dark to light and the results are impressive. See the Kitchen shelf re-do at Sunny Side Up.
The Haby Goddess: Make your own backing cards using scanned fabric images
This is a great idea! Scan some fabric and use it a backing card!
The Haby Goddess: Make your own backing cards using scanned fabric images.
Tutorial | Blackboard Art for Digital Pages
Sher from Sher Your Scraps shows how she used software from Creative Memories to create chalkboard themed digital scrapbook pages for Back to School. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Our House
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Drum Pendant Lamp Shade
Kim made this totally fun and equally impressive lamp shade using some metal tubing she had lying around. A great recycling project and a fun way to update an old light fixture. Head over to A girl and a glue … Read More...
Four Color Printed Decals for Fusing
When I went to BECon in June two of the presenters talked about their company InPlainSight Art and I almost lost my mind. Earlier in the conference we saw a piece of art that had a photograph fused into the … Read More...
