Make your own snow cones–perfect in red, white and blue for the 4th–HERE at babble. Need more red, white and blue? This is part of a roundup of 33 red, white and blue desserts HERE.
Cutie-Pie Pot Holders Tutorial
These Cutie-Pie Pot Holders are made from old sweaters and are sure to add a bit of color to any kitchen decor. Think of getting a couple of old wool sweaters from your mom, grandma or a friend and bringing … Read More...
Winner of our book giveaway “Subversive Seamster”!
Congratulations Jayna #35, you are the winner of our book giveaway “Subversive Seamster”! I will be emailing you for your full name and address. Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway and I hope you all check back often for … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Life’s Moments Journal
Join Melisssa Samuels for her free video recording showing how to make the journal pictured above. You can purchase the kit from her online store to make the exact journal, but the video show is absolutely free. Click here to … Read More...
Review: Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy
Worlds of Fantasy is a Disney on Ice show that is currently touring Australia. Prepare yourself for a magical hour and half of colourful costumes, dexterous moves and fantasy story ideas covering some of the favourite Disney characters.
The show … Read More...
Swimming Pool Hooks
This is a fun idea. A simple design that keeps with the swimming pool theme, hang this outside the door or in your mudroom. maybe out by the pool, all depends where you want the kids to hang their wet … Read More...
Vintage Glass Insulator Lighting
This is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even know you could get your hands on these telephone pole insulators, let alone make backyard lighting out of them! These look awesome day or night … Read More...
Distressed Wood Flag
In keeping with the patriotic theme of the 4th of July, here’s another flag project of the rustic sort. I am a big fan of the distressed and antiqued look and this flag project captures that quite well. Don’t put … Read More...
Alphabet Wall Art
Adorable. This is such a simple idea, but I never would have thought of it. A great gift for someone having a baby, or a fabulous addition to your own child’s nursery. These are cute enough for a baby’s room … Read More...
Pendant Light from Paint Sticks
I was browsing around one day and came across this cool pendant lamp. I was drawn to the design and loved the way that the light was peeking through the slats and small round sections toward the bottom. Turns out, … Read More...
Firecracker Favors
And now another one from yours truly: Firecracker favors. I filled these with marshmallows, but you can use any red, white or blue candy. Find the how-tos HERE.
Tutorial | Fabric Covered Photo Album
Tutorial: Pencil and notebook wallet
Farah from Craft a World shows how to make a cute wallet with pockets sized just right to hold pencils and a small notebook. This would make a great present for a student! It’s made in much the same way … Read More...
Stained Glass Star Cookie Pops
Callye of The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle must seriously think I’m stalking her around the web. But that’s kinda because I am. Check out her latest guest post over at one of my other favorite blogs, Glorious Treats, to … Read More...
For the US and Canada: Pop Rocks Cupcakes
Finally, a less US-centric post with red, white and blue. (To the rest of the world, the 4th of July is almost here, so there will be an end to the overload of Independence Day US goodies. There are just … Read More...
Printable: Apple Pie Boxes
A free printable for a cute box to hold a cute apple hand pie? Yes, please. Find the free printable HERE at A Craft a Day.
Tutorial: Print your own custom labels
If you have an inkjet printer, you can create custom fabric labels for your handsewn items. Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. The fabric labels are a really nice finishing touch, … Read More...
Fruit and Veggie Edible Art
It’s undeniable that a hefty majority of edible crafts tend to involve sugary sweets–cupcakes, cookies, cake pops lead the way here. So it’s always refreshing to see some edible crafting with fruits and vegetables, especially to appeal to kids. Check … Read More...
Tutorial | July 4th Bi-Plane
Sandy Ang from Sandy’s Space created this adorable bi-plane decorated in an Americana theme. She shows you how to make one from a soda can and patterned papers, and includes a template you can adapt. Click here to go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope style throw pillow cover
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple envelope style cover for a throw pillow. With no complicated closures, you can make one up in a snap and give a quick style … Read More...