Wait! One more summery treat from Martha: A sand bucket angel food cake. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.
Ice Cream Sand Castle
Cling to summer a bit longer with an ice cream cake sand castle. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.
Paper Plate Fruit Baskets
How simple and genius. Learn to make these fruit baskets from paper plates and tape HERE at Sarah Hearts, from an idea found in Martha Stewart’s Living.
Freebie | Live & Learn Word Art Quote
Jill Marie Paulson from A Matter of Memories made this Gandhi quotation into a printable word art design that you can download for free. The file is in .png format so it’s great for digi scrappers too!. Click here to … Read More...
Summer in a cup – Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking
I meant to post this link earlier in the summer. I went to a very cute tea party hosted by Blue Chair Jam in honor of the book release of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking. Kate Payne was very … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Text on a Closed Path
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs shares a video tutorial showing how you can type text on a closed path in Photoshop. The tutorial explains how you can create text that follows along the inside a closed circular path. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You and Me
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Different Types of Candle Dyes
Candle making is a fun and creative hobby, but getting the colors right can be a bit tricky. Adding the right amount of dye is important as it can affect the appearance of the candle and how it burns. With … Read More...
Free pattern: He’s All Boy baby cap
This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys. No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy! The pattern is sized for babies 0-3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied With A Bow zippered pouch
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied With A Bow zippered pouch. I’m loving the large bow tied across the front! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed cummerbund for a little girl’s dress
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional created a beautiful twirly dress for her little girl’s birthday party. One of the most striking features of the dress is the wide cummerbund with ric rac trim, and she … Read More...
Make Your Own Patio Lights
I am in love with this post over at Crafty Butt. In fact, I am heading to the dollar store this week to see if I can find these orbs! Check out this super easy patio light tutorial — Crafty … Read More...
Paint Chip Coasters
Here’s another fun project you can use paint chips for. Make some colorful coasters to use in your home or to give as gifts! Head over to the crafty cpa: return on creativity: paint sample coasters.
Scrapbook Paper USA Map
This awesome map of the United States is made from scrapbook paper. I love how colorful and unique this is. Great idea! See it at My Life and Kids: Tutorial: USA Map out of Scrapbook Paper.
Scrabble Tiles Wall Art
Here’s a fun way to dress up an empty wall and create a major conversation piece as well. Wouldn’t it be cool if the letters could be changed? Tracy posted this picture of her friend’s wall on Tracy’s Trinkets and … Read More...
Product Release: Art Grip Colored Pencils
Faber-Catell introduced a brand new line of colored pencils at CHA this year, Art Grip Colored Pencils. Hop on over to their blog for a video showing how nice, smooth and blendable this new pencils are. I love using colored … Read More...
Mini Pencil Cakes
And just right for this time of year… Learn to make mini cake pencils HERE at Just Call Me Martha. Thanks for the tip, Ashley!
Profile of Paul Burck
John Hopper of The Textile Blog reviews the tapestry work of German designer Paul Burck. See more gorgeous examples at John’s blog post.
Starfish Cookies
Just to make it even more about me, starfish cookies! My last post for summer. Learn to decorate easy starfish cookies HERE.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations… Read More...
Try this blackwork design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint extends her seamless Japanese pattern to blackwork. Check it out.