Bethany from Sweet Bee and Sweet Bee Buzzings shows how to create a little coin purse using a sew-in metal frame. These little purses are SOOO cute!! She used a frame she purchased from a chain fabric store, but her … Read More...
New Release: Wild Rose Studio Stamps
Yes, believe it or not it’s not too early to start thinking about holiday cards! Wild Rose Studio has just released some super duper cute stamps with a new character, Pickle the penguin. Click here to see all their new … Read More...
Back to School Pencil Magnet
This simple craft is perfect for hanging up all of those A+ tests and the beautiful artwork that your children will bring home. This tutorial even has a math lesson to go along with the craft, so its perfect to … Read More...
Free Back to School Printables
This free printable is for your little ones who sometimes don’t want to share what they did at school during the day. If you make this a part of your daily routine, your children may truly blossom into a creative … Read More...
Updated Suitcase for Kids Dress Up Clothes
I stumbled upon the Land of Nod blog called Honest to Nod…. and found that they have awesome kids crafts on there! This one was so whimsical and dreamy that I had to post about it. My girls would love … Read More...
Tissue Paper Tie Dye + Journal
I love projects where you have to wait to see the end result. This is one of those crafts that you work on, but don’t see the fruits until a few days later. Inspiration Surrounds… Creativity Abounds found a wonderful … Read More...
Homemade Puppet Theatre
This project is a wonderful tutorial link on how to make a Medieval Puppet Theater. I think you could use the tutorial for almost any type of Puppet Theater… Castle, Princess, Animal…you name it, this tutorial will help you make … Read More...
Caterpillar Craft
This adorable summer craft is made using repurposed tights! I know I have a bunch of tights that I really shouldn’t let my girls wear anymore…(holes, pilled, rips etc.) and this craft is perfect to give them new life! Head … Read More...
Back To School Art Supply Tote
This project is so simple, and basically ‘free’ to make that it is a MUST DO before school starts! We have many of these ‘beverage’ holders sitting in our recycle bin. I will definitely be pulling them out to do … Read More...
Paper Pulp Pictures
I have never tried Paper Pulp Pictures but it looks like a fun hands-on project that both me and my kids would enjoy. Art is Basic used this lesson plan as an inspiration for these beautiful works of art. Try … Read More...
Handmade Memory Game
Boulder Moms Connect has a cute simple way to create a memory game for your child. Memory and information retention is extremely important in a young child’s development. Now, you can use play and fun to help foster their learning!
Inspiration: The Phantom Moon
Oh, freakin awesome! Felt applique, embroidery, Harry Potter. What could be better than this stitchy hoop by The Phantom Moon. Check out her blog.
And many thanks to The Bay of Shae for pointing out this find.
Vodka Soaked Gummy Bears
I’m absolutely smitten with this idea from That’s So Michelle… Vodka, Gummy Bear candy
and sticks? An utterly perfect combination. Find the how-tos (easy how-tos) HERE.
Fancy Homemade Oreos
“Fancy” because just look at that kooky design on top. Find the recipe for “Fauxreos” HERE at Brave Tart, or check out the full post, including a history of the Oreo and its homemade versions, HERE at Serious Eats… Read More...
Inspiration: so september
This Christmas ornament by Corinne of so september made me squeal aloud. How did she do this? Reverse applique? Brilliant and perfect. See more at her blog post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More...
Be still my heart
In junior high, I was deeply, passionately in love with The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Not top-dog Napoleon Solo (played by Robert Vaughn), but his sidekick Ilya Kuryakin (played by David McCallum). I scrawled Ilya in the margins of my textbooks. … Read More...
Win Felt Wee Folk
You could win a copy of Felt Wee Folk by our beloved Salley Mavor! Go to the blog post of C&T Publishing to enter before 6:00 p.m. (Pacific USA time) August 21.
How to make a animated character inspired upcycled t-shirt
I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable snack bags from a repurposed shopping bag
Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters has been repurposing the wipe-clean material from a reusable shopping bag to make several projects, including a baby bib and a car garbage bag. Now she’s using the … Read More...
Tutorial: Transferring embroidery patterns
Cassandra continues Embroidery School over on Ooo! Shiny! with Lesson 3: Transferring patterns. Check out the tute.