Those black and white bound notebooks are so ‘old school.’ Domestic Anarchy shows you how to use vintage prints and Mod Podge to jazz up your back to school notebooks. These are so cute!
Personalized Lunch Boxes
I love the look of those beautiful monogrammed lunch boxes from Pottery Barn…but they are so darn expensive. This is a great way to make sure your child knows which lunch box is theirs while also making it personal. Come … Read More...
Chalk Paint Projects Galore!
Does chalk get you in the school spirit? I love the look of a freshly cleaned blackboard and a brand new stick of chalk to start off the year(sorry, that’s the school teacher in me.) ….from glitter to gumdrops has … Read More...
Molded Crayon Bracelet
How adorable is this craft..and its earth friendly! Gather up your little itty bitty pieces of crayons that are all over your house, or in your craft box, or if you’re house is like my house…in your couch!
Head on … Read More...
Bagel Life Preserver Dude
He seems like a dude, right? As summer wanes, sigh, turn bagels into life preservers and cheese and veggies into the snorkeler HERE at Family Fun.
Book review: The Beaded Edge
The exquisite designs in The Beaded Edge
by Midori Nishida are perfect for finishing and embellishing needlework projects. Crazy-quilters, in particular, will go mad for these delicate, sumptuous adornments. If you don’t yet crochet, this book will motivate you to … Read More...
Freebie | Apple SVG File
If you’re currently working on Back to School projects this apple SVG file from BeaOriginal might come in handy. Click here to go to the download.
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Food Fashions
Not sure I’d actually wear any of these, but folks sure are clever. Check out these clothes made from food HERE at Delish, like the spaghetti dress with meatball necklace and Nike burger. Thanks to Sue for sending this … Read More...
Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!!
Great interview with Bonnie Burton, author of The Star Wars Craft Book and much more. Check out the article and interview here.
Woodsy’s World of Star Wars: My Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!! » … Read More...
Tutorial | Alphabet Memory Game
Nikki in Stitches shows how you can make this Alphabet Memory Game for your little ones. This would be perfect for taking along on vacation. She includes a printable PDF of the letters. Click here to go to the tutorial
Summer BBQ Party
Check out these tips on hosting a Summer Barbeque Party at Pottery Barn. You’ll find tips and videos with recipes, tips on music, invitations, decor and more.
Inspiration du Jour | Friends
Bullseye Quick Tip – Frit Balls
The picture Bullseye is using for this quick tip makes me crazy because I absolutely love opaline glass, which is the glass used. So lovely! So I’m just going to paste in the copy from the email and say, “for … Read More...
New Candle & Soap Labels at Label Creations
Jackie from Label Creations has announced she now offers labels specially made for candle and soap makers.
There are several styles of candle labels including country casual, formal floral and striking zebra stripes. Prices are reasonable and begin at $9.99 … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy asymmetrical maxi dress
SewPetiteGal shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an asymmetrical maxi dress. It takes just a few clever seams, and the look is so sophisticated. Get the tutorial.
[photo from SewPetiteGal]
Looking for more maxi dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Full and Textured Fabric Flowers
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Full and Textured Fabric Flowers. The fluffy blooms would make super cute hair accessories – either on a clippie or on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Heirloom Skirt with hankie pocket
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Heirloom Skirt. It’s a version of her Simple Skirt, with a contrast band at the hem and a vintage hankie for the pocket. The hankie … Read More...
Technique: Embedded Embossing
This is a really cool technique I’ve never seen before, embedding one embossed image into another embossed image. Learn this fun technique over at Splitcoast Stampers, Holly McMillen shares a great instruction how to video.
-Heather
Tutorial: Odie Cake Pops
Who knew there was a day just for Odie? Well good for him. I’m sure he has no idea. Learn to make Odie cake pops HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.
Cupcakes in the Evening
Please, please watch this darling video featuring cupcakes and snacks and what they do outside at night. Find Cupcake Graffiti: A Summer Evening, a video from Work in Motion Studios, HERE. Spotted on CakeSpy.