Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, showing how to make this awesome Nature Explorer Bag for kids. The fold-over top allows easy access to the bag’s contents, while the accordian pockets provide … Read More...
Candy Centerpiece
Urgh, I so wish I got the Hallmark Channel so I could still watch my Martha Show. Anyway, you can learn to make this candy centerpiece, featured on The Martha Stewart Show, HERE at Martha Stewart.
Felt-making with Children Tutorial
When the children get bored during the summer, felt making is a fun project for them to try. This is something they can do outdoors on the picnic table. This is a quick and fun project to make with children … Read More...
Amazing Cookies and Chocolate Music Video
Spotted on Foodiggity, I’m pretty wowwed by this music video made with cookies, chocolate and baking ingredients for the Mexican group, Jesse and Joy, from director Carlos Lopez Estrada for their song Chocolate. Check out the video … Read More...
Fun Summer Food
Check out these ideas from iVillage: funny fruit faces, hot dog squids, and zoo animal sandwiches.
The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back winner, plus a coupon code
Last week we posted a giveaway for a free registration to The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back online sewing workshop offered by the fabulous Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World. The giveaway closed Monday night, and I’m happy to announce … Read More...
More Cookie Decorating 101: Bleeding
Well, now this is a good day for cookie decorators. First a lesson in flooding, now more great tips on how to prevent your icing colors from bleeding. Click HERE to visit Bake at 350 for the full post… Read More...
How to make recycled Formica sample tags
Over at the blog Craft Test Dummies there is a great tutorial on how to make theses super pretty tags from Formica samples.
Lookie what she made: Maxi dress from a vintage sheet
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares photos on her blog of a fabulous maxi dress she made – from a vintage sheet. The sheet she started with had a border print which ended up running around the hem. How cool … Read More...
Place Setting Cookies
Oooh, I get to post on two of my favorite cookie sites in a row… Next up is Sweetopia. Learn to decorate these beautiful place setting cookies, as seen in Weddingbells Magazine, HERE at Sweetopia.
Cookie Decorating 101: Outlining and Flooding
Anyone with an interest in cookie decorating, rookies or experts, should visit The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle immediately for a detailed, informative lesson (with … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Double sided fabric headband
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband. So pretty! You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. Get the tutorial.
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Mosaic Patio Table
I have a soft spot for mosaics, but you can’t overwhelm your house with them or it gets to be too much. They make a fabulous accent piece though, and Ashley from Cherished Bliss accomplished just that with this patio … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork needle book
The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork needle book. The small book opens up to reveal two side pockets and a felt “page” to hold your needles. It’s a small project pieced … Read More...
Subway Art Monogram
What a fun idea to use subway art on a letter. A great way to jazz up a room that just needs that “little something”. Another benefit is that it can be tailored to any interest and either gender. This … Read More...
Lemonade Sign
Lemonade screams summer and this sign is so well done you are definitely going to want one for yourself! Jaime from That’s My Letter will show you how she made hers so maybe you can pull some inspiration from it. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Add a zippered pocket to a pair of shorts
Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets? If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you. Am I right, or am I right?
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Tutorial: Lavender scented sachets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells. Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. Her handmade … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips for sewing leather and vinyl
We’ve been seeing tons of cute sewing projects made from leather and vinyl lately. They look awesome but there are some tricks to sewing on this type of material. Christine from ChrisW Designs shares some tips on her blog for … Read More...
Blog Hop: Spellbinders
To introduce their new die releases Spellbinders is having a Blog Frenzy! From July 6th-14th visit different designs blogs for a look at the new releases, their will be daily giveaways and a grand prize giveaway too. Visit the Spellbinders blog… Read More...