Sarah Ortega shows you how to add some quick home-made flair to store bought card blanks. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Polymer Clay Friends
As often happens when I’m looking up clay goodness, I start with a few random search terms. In this case, i was listening to a friend work out the song “Stand by Me”. So here we go, a tribute to … Read More...
A mad freebie from UT
The Urban Threads e-newsletter announced this great freebie:
… Read More...Own the label of Mad Scientist with this electric green-and-purple design! It’ll be just the thing for that lab coat or capacitor cozy. As a little Tesla-birthday-party-favor, we’re giving it away for
Force-ful collective bargaining
I’m laughing while loving this original embroidery of “an emblem for the unionized Jedi order” by Embroidernerd. She stitched the piece for the Stitch Wars Strikes Back group show at Bear and Bird gallery in Florida. Get all the … Read More...
Awesome stitchy details
Check out the amazing applique on this child’s quilt by Mardi of Mardi Meanderings. I mean it. Go look at all the photos. You’ll love the details–especially the boxcar with a door that opens to reveal…well, see for yourself. … Read More...
Stitch an easy raspberry
Zinaida of Hearty Craft shares her technique for stitching raised raspberries using a scrap of felt and bullion knots. The post is translated to English and includes a link (under the third photo) to a free raspberry-pot design. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew hula skirt for little girls
PharMa shows how to make a hula skirt for little girls, no sewing required. It’s made from ribbon, a flower lei, and a length of elastic. Brilliant! This would make the cutest little beach accessory, or an awesome dress-up costume. … Read More...
Tutorial: Seashore Top for little girls
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Seashore Top for little girls. The ruffles on the straps are so cute! You can make the toddler-sized sleeveless top out of just 1/3 yard of … Read More...
Fiber arts in Cyprus
I am so excited to have discovered the web site of the Anazitisi Cultural Centre of Cyprus, “a not-for-profit organization with two main topics of interest: youth work and the revival of Cypriot tradition.” Athina Kyriakou sent us an announcement … Read More...
Rainbow Shakers
Sometimes, when I am searching for great kids’ crafts, I come across a post that draws me in from the pictures. This is definitely one of those blog posts and crafts. The wonder, awe , and focus that these photographs … Read More...
Tutorial: Fully lined lace dressy dress for little girls
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fully lined lace dress for little girls. She made hers to be a flower girl dress, but you don’t have to have a special occasion to … Read More...
Color Wheel Gecko
I love this craft! Such a beautiful and vivid way to teach your child about the color wheel, gecko’s and art! You can find the tutorial over at ‘that artist woman’. You are definitely going to want to … Read More...
Smiley Face Pancake Pan
Kind of a nice way to brighten your morning… find the smiley face pancake pan
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If you’re looking for a fun, creative way to start your morning or add a playful touch to your breakfast routine, the Emoji Friends … Read More...
Erwin Timmers’ Recycled Glass
Two days in a row Daily Art Muse has profiled glass artists so I’m sharing this one with you too. His name is Edwin Timmers and he’s one of the founders of Washington Glass Studio in DC. He creates art … Read More...
Sunflower Thank You Cards-Book Craft
Red Ted Art is one of the hottest kids craft blogs out there…not to mention that they have the most book crafts of any blog out there ( which happen to be my favorite.) They pair up this craft with … Read More...
Eric Carle Tissue Paper Prints
Ever wonder how Eric Carle creates those beautiful illustrations for his books? You can follow his own slide show tutorial here. Follow The Imagination Tree on their journey to create their own tissue paper prints. Even her 14 month … Read More...
Ric Rac and Button Bracelet-Summer Craft
I think I have mentioned before that I have a major slight obsession with random buttons…this craft is perfect for using some of those buttons! I love the red and blue colors too…they really pop! Elizabeth Abernathy shows you just … Read More...
Fiber and metal
Shannon Young has joined forces with steampunk metal artist Steve Torres to open an Etsy shop that offers (so far) fiber art including finished embroidery from sweet to funky, jewelry, and upcycled jewelry organizers/sculptures. You’ll want to see this! Go … Read More...
Wine and Weird Food Pairings
As one who will order a Pinot Grigio with a burger at a restaurant–and feel a little funny about it, but do it anyway–I can’t help but appreciate that established wine connoisseurs are recognizing the need for information on unusual … Read More...