Fruit being “fruit” since these aren’t really fruit, but fruit-inspired. Check out these “apple” and “watermelon” waffles from Sugar Swings!, created after spotting these watermelon beauts from Random Thoughs of a SUPERmom!. Hey! Two sites with exclamation points! … Read More...
Freebie: Jelly Park On-Line Magazine and Stamp
I recently told you about the new Jelly Park digital stamps, and now they’ve got a sweet little on-line magazine introducing their design team with lots of great samples. In the future they are planning on expanding the magazine … Read More...
Sarah’s Stands for Cake
Inspired by the lack of cake stand options for her own wedding, Sarah of Sarah’s Stands
started her own line of the classic pedestal cake stands that she had sought: Flat tops, in a variety of sizes (that is, large … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron Skirt
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with a fun apron stitched into the front. Not only are these super cute, but with each piece cut from a … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Vintage Lace and Linen Belt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs atSew Homegrown with a tutorial for making her Vintage Lace and Linen Belt. Vintage lace is stitched down to a linen belt, which ties at the front with a gorgeous velvet … Read More...
Cool idea: User serger scraps to make hair accessories
Jill from Homemade by Jill has a cool idea for using those long skinny strips of fabric that your serger cuts off as it sews. She bundled some of them together and made a little pom pom hair accessory for … Read More...
Article | Tips for Photographing Your Kids
In this article in the Ella Publishing e-zine, Rebecca Cooper shares some of her best tips for getting authentic smiles when photographing kids. If this article whets your appetite be sure to check out her new e-book, Don’t Say … Read More...
Easy, beautiful brooches
Barbara Cheeseman of Embroidery Overlaps gives us a look at some gorgeous little brooches she created, she says, from “just felt, some buttonhole stitch and beads, and a bit of organza and/or net, and a safety pin stitched on behind.” … Read More...
YARN CRAWL 2011
If you’ve never had the opportunity to participate in a Yarn Crawl, try to find one and get yourself involved. It’s so much fun! This year, a record twelve shops in and around St. Louis, MO are offering all kinds … Read More...
Tutorial | Emboss Resist Background Technique
Lyndah from Bloom, Bake, Create shares how to make a background for scrapbooking or art journaling using a resist technique with embossing powders. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Chocolate Frog Box
Chica and Jo were kind enough to provide this fantastic template to make your own Chocolate Frog Boxes, a la Harry Potter. Find the template and how-tos HERE at Chica and Jo.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion granny pants into high waist pleated pants
Lizzie B from C & C shares a fun way to repurpose some less-than-attractive elastic waist pants. She turned them into pleated high waist pants. What a transformation! Her project is part of her Granny Chic series, and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy belted kaftan
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous belted kaftan. It’s loose and flowy, and looks like it stepped straight out of a fashion magazine. It turns out that it’s easily made. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered travel toiletry pouch
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a zippered make-up case. The boxy shape gives plenty of room for your toiletries and accessories, while the handle at the end makes it easy to grab and go. Get the tute.
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Bento Boxes and More in the Japan Issue of Snippets
My panda sushi and Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows were featured in the recent Japan issue of the online magazine from Cut Out and Keep, Snippets. Check out the … Read More...
Smoothie Cubes
Smoothies that are portable, cleverly shaped, and able to fit in small hands? Find the easy how-tos HERE at momtastic.
Are you a smoothie addict who can’t get enough? Are you looking for more smoothie recipes? Check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Angry Birds Cupcakes
I’ve not yet been sucked into the vortex known as Angry Birds, but given my Scramble addiction, I’m pretty sure if I played once, that would be the end for me. Dabbled has created a tutorial to make Angry Birds … Read More...
Pinic Cake, Again
So I spotted this picnic cake decorated with candies over at Bright Ideas, and I thought, “How perfect for summer.” Half way into this post, I then thought, “Hmmm… seems familiar.” Sure enough, a quick search later and I … Read More...