Maybe my kid would actually eat foods that touch each other, like sandwiches, if they looked more fun. Such as a submarine sandwich or a piece of cake, from Cute Food for Kids.
Googly Eyes and Emotion (and Fondant)
For anyone out there crafting characters or animals from sweet things like fondant, here’s an artist’s helpful inside scoop for expressing emotions and moods with the eyes, googly eyes: Check it out HERE at Eat the Evidence.
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial and Giveaway | Shabby Chic Tags
Mel from Mel Designs shows you how you can make these shabby tags with a colorwashed background. She is also giving away a kit for making these tags! Entries close July 15th and the giveaway is open to US … Read More...
Tutorial | Tag Using Movers & Shapers Die
Melissa Samuels shows how she made this tag using one of the Movers & Shakers dies from Tim Holtz. In the tutorial she explains not just how to use the die, but also how she embellished the tag. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Biker Dude
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There’s An App For That….
And it’s called SockCalc!And if you’re like me, your iphone goes with you E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E!
Sooooo Easy. Knit a swatch, enter your needle size(s), measure your swatch and input the row and stitch counts, measure your foot and leg, input those, … Read More...
Liselle Mineral Makeup Review – Transform Your Look In Minutes
It was the diagnosis of the autoimmune disease “Scleroderma” with the added possibility of “Overlap Lupus” that inspired Liselle Mineral Makeup Founder and fellow Aussie Liz Pohlmann to follow her dreams to help others. Knowing first-hand how a little makeup … Read More...
Fourth of July Bracelet
To cap off the Independence Day holiday in the US is this bracelet. I hope my American friends enjoyed their day and some fireworks to boot!
Menu Frame + Wedding Favors
Every monday is “Brag Monday” at the Graphics Fairy and I’m always so excited to see the projects she features from the previous week! This week the features are a gorgeous chalkboard frame {perfect for a wedding menu!} from Vicki … Read More...
Tutorial: Fourth of July wall hanging
Melissa from A Love Affair With My Brother made this quilted wall hanging as her offering in a recent homemade gift exchange. I love the stars and stripes surrounded by a fireworks border – so cute for 4th of July … Read More...
On a Pedestal {Sweet Cake Stands from Sarah’s Stands}
I have a passion for cake stands {and cakes!} so I was thrilled when I stumbled across these colorful beauties featured at The Inspired Bride! These lovely stands are available in a range of colors at Sarah’s Stands, … Read More...
4th of July Candle Holder Project
I found this DIY patriotic candle holder craft from Fave Crafts that uses Plaid paints. You’ll need a star template, paint, candle holders, candles, a ruler and a craft knife.
It’s a great project if you’re looking for some American … Read More...
GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNED – IRISH CROCHET
The winner of the June Giveaway is this entry:
I love this one: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/asphyxiation
I think I’m going to try out my new habu textiles steel wool on it later this month!
I love the entry that Annina shared with … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron quilt block
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother says she’s seeing chevrons everywhere in home decor. She thought it was time for her to put a quilt-y spin on the chevron rage. So she made this 4th of July inspired chevron … Read More...
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes and Clover’s Elastic Thread
So I decided I needed a pair of Croc Socks. Found a pattern I liked and proceeded to cast on with some Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal I had in this colorway pictured. Gorgeous, no?
I wear a … Read More...
DS pattern: Improvisational quilt and sham
Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.
Technique: Embossed Fabric
This card and technique just blows me away! Mel from Mel Stampz used fabric in her embossing machine and also added color to the fabric as well for an amazing technique. Click here to find out how she did.… Read More...
How to make plastic bottle flower blooms
Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.