Grey Luster Girl shares a handy tip for getting better results with the sketch pens for the Silhouette machine. Click here to go to her post.
A Handmade Aromatherapy Pillow
This is a handmade aromatherapy pillow made by fellow blogger @MommyLabs Rashmie Jaaju’s 5 year old daughter as gift for this Father’s day. She made this using scraps of cotton fabric, stitching it into a pillow and filling it with … Read More...
Eugene’s quilt from clothes
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this custom quilt for a family who lost their son Eugene in an accident. To keep it personal, she made the top from his favorite denim jeans, basketball shorts and various shirts (dress and T-shirts). … Read More...
Crazy patchwork purse wins contest
Kathy from Crazy by Design won this year’s annual Crazy Quilting International Purse Contest. And I see why, it’s a beautiful example of crazy quilting embroidery. This photo does not do it justice, visit her post to see spectacular details. … Read More...
Luscious Lemonade Wedding Inspiration
A splash of refreshing lemonade inspires the color theme at Elizabeth Anne Designs this week! I’ve rounded up all the lemon-hued posts thus far beginning with the soft yellow and pink inspiration board shown here. Be sure to check out … Read More...
Quick Way to Paint a White Candle
If you’re looking for a quick way to add color to a plain white taper candle, Judy of A-BnC Parties and More shows you how in this video. I think this might also work well with two different colors for … Read More...
Corn Flowers
A clever way to present corn… as flowers on a stick in a pot. Find the idea HERE at Parents.com.
Back to School Craft-Burlap Pencil Case
I love the simplicity of this craft….a little paint, some burlap and voila, you’ve got magic. (Parents might have to make the actual case if doing with a younger child) If I were a kid, I would love making my … Read More...
Making Rainbows!
Head on over to Pre-school Play to see a great project to make Rainbows out of paint color samples. These would look perfect coloring any wall or window! Found Via {Quirky Mama’s It’s Play Time Link}
Fabric and Foam Art
If you are a sewer or quilter like me, you have a lot of scrap fabric lying around. This is a great project to let your kids use their imaginations to create something spectacular with them! Head on over to … Read More...
DIY Pool Noodle Marble Race Track
Who knew that there were so many things to do with pool noodles? I love this marble race track idea! You can find it over at HomeSpun Threads...adroable site!
Marble slides also come in kits too and you can … Read More...
Faux Fireflies in a Jar Craft
Talk about the perfect imagination craft! I can’t think of anything more fun (aside from Real Fireflies of course) than jumping around with my children, catching fireflies in this adorable jar! The post is from last year, but its definitely … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed fabric napkins and placemats
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on Kirtsy showing how to make a set of fabric napkins and placemats with pretty ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. The tutorial is part of their collection of 10 Simple … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reflective dog bandana
Sew4Home shows how to make a bandana for your dog to wear when you’re out for walks at night. Reflective tape is sewn around the edges to make it easy for cars to see your favorite walking buddy. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace overlay collar
Head over to Colette Patterns to learn how to add a lace overlay to a collar. It’s a beautiful addition to their Violet blouse, but you could use this technique to add a touch of femininity to just about … Read More...
Little Berry Favors
Petite kraft boxes with berry candies inside are the perfect little favor for bridal showers or weddings! Chelsea Fuss at {Frolic} shares how to assemble these sweet treats. Click here to visit Mywedding.com for the complete tutorial and a link … Read More...
Project: Mermaid Card
This card is absolutely stunning from the front and then gets even more amazing on the inside!! Cathy from the Bright Side of Life blog shares a video tutorial on how to stamp on acetate and use fantasy film, paints … Read More...
FREE Felted Bird up Pillow Crochet Pattern
Crochet and felt this pillow and let him fly into your life (or set him free to be in someone else’s life). His bright attitude will add a lively spark to the room. What child or adult would not like … Read More...
Christmas in July -Kids Craft Round-Up
Many of the blogs I follow are posting about ‘Christmas in July’. I thought it might be fun to get us in the spirit of making festive kid’s crafts as well! Here are just a few…I feel cooler already!
1) … Read More...
Giveaway from Beaducation
Lisa Nivens’s best selling Stamped Metal Jewelry Book and DVD is now a year old! To celebrate, our friends at Beaducation have been hosting giveaways all month long. The final giveaway will end August 1, at 9 am PST. Take … Read More...