The only thing I’ve planned thus far for my daughter’s 4th birthday next month is that it will have a rainbow theme. Correction, the only thing she’s planned thus far is that it will have a rainbow theme. So … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Maxi Skirt
Megan from Brassy Apple and Brassy Blossom guest blogs in the July Jamboree at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a maxi skirt out of two t-shirts. What a cool skirt! And don’t worry if you … Read More...
Piggy Pot Pies
Individual pot pies are one of my favorite things to make and eat. Yum. Find a pig version to appeal to the younger crowd HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tangled Cupcakes
After my recent failed attempt to take my kid to the movies–Cars was just not her thing, she only lasted about 30 minutes into the $20 adventure–I’m accepting her predictable affection for princesses. So maybe we’ll do better with … Read More...
Technique: Add a Spring to Your Card
Want to make your stamped images jump around on your card? How about adding a spring? Learn a fun technique for making a “springy thingy” over at the Whimsey Unlimited blog.
-Heather
Freebie | Online Visual Journaling Workshops
The Strathmore Website is offering a series of free visual journaling workshops online. The workshops cover creating journal pages from the background up, reusing your journal pages in other art and playing with your journaling style. These classes are available … Read More...
Tutorial | Quick Homemade Cards
Sarah Ortega shows you how to add some quick home-made flair to store bought card blanks. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Faithful Friend
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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...