I haven’t finished reading this book, yes it reads like a novel you can’t put down. And, as a bonus, if a stray Yak or Musk Ox walks through your yard, this book will tell you what to do with … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Corner Blanket
Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleat Top Tote Bag
Kate from Kate’s Curios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roomy tote bag with pleats across the top. It’s fully lined and has a squared off bottom to make it easy to carry bulky items. … Read More...
Felt Flower Tutorial by Jamie
Jamie hosts a site call “C.R.A.F.T. Creating Really Awesome Free Things” is sharing her darling felt flower tutorial. She has a pictorial tutorial for us to follow. Stop by and visit Jamie and discover all the awesome things she … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Pennant Card
Andrea Walford shares a video tutorial for making this fun pennant card using punches and she also shares a free down load of greetings to fit inside the flags. Click here to visit the Sunny Stampin’ blog for directions and … Read More...
Butterbeer Cookies
Butterbeer cookies with butterbeer glaze with the most perfect Harry Potter images? Brilliant, Bridget of Bake at 350, brilliant. Find the recipe HERE.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on … Read More...
The Most Amazing Cake Ever for Sci-Fi Fans and Geeks
Also, for fans of ’80s movies and TV, cake decorators, candy appreciators… Kimberly Chapman left me a link on my other blog to this cake she created with candy decorations. I clicked and saw this. Winner of the 2010 That … Read More...
Frozen Banana Cookies
Now, I would certainly never deny the healthful benefits of fruit as a snack choice, especially bananas, but I do kinda love that these frozen banana cookies look exactly like frozen bananas. And that the only function of a real … Read More...
Harry Potter Cookies
As one who fully participated in the Harry Potter obsession (and the first book came out when I was in my 20s), I simply must get on baking some Harry Potter cookies, as I was reminded by these gems over … Read More...
Cupcakes for Dinner
There’s something about food that looks like other food that always gets me. Like savory cupcakes. And bonus: convenient baking and portion control for dinner. Find a roundup of savory cupcake recipes HERE at babble, including mac n’ cheese … Read More...
It’s Your Snack Calling…
“Hello?” “Yeah, hi. It’s me. Your fun snack.” Are you groaning at me? Anyway, find the idea HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Rice Krispies Pops and Cones (And a Lemonade Stand)
Check out this fabulous lemonade stand Ashley from Cute as a Fox submitted, and learn to make these stuffed peanut butter pops, her team’s entry to the Kellogg’s™ Rice Krispies™ Making Memories Challenge. Click HERE for the recipe. You … Read More...
How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!
Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll wipes and pouch
Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch with vinyl window
Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make an Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch. One side of the pouch is made from an old t-shirt with a cool graphic. The other side is … Read More...
Free Lemonade Stand Printables
Always a perfect summertime business venture for the kiddos: The Lemonade Stand. Find free (and darling) Lemonade Stand printables to get you started HERE at Embellish.
Tutorial: V-neck “Babbey Tunic” for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Babbey Tunic, a little girl’s tunic with a V-neck bodice. I’m loving those bright, happy buttons! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Tutorial: Foam Stamps w/ Handle
The Crafted blog shares a great tutorial for using foam and elastic to make your own cute stamps with an easy to use handle. This would be a perfect craft to keep the kids busy this summer!
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Super quick way to take in the waist of kid pants
Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants. I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Lightweight knit maxi dress
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make a lightweight knit maxi dress, perfect for the hot muggy summertime weather. The simple version she shows in the tutorial is really pretty, but she also shows what it would … Read More...