Visit Paper Smooches and download some cute little patriotic digital stamps for free. (if the link is no longer current, older freebies can be found here on their blog)
-Heather
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Fireworks T-Shirt
I love the way this t-shirt came out using just Sharpies and Alcohol….brilliant. You can find the full tutorial over at Butterfly Jungle. (Parent Supervision is definitely required due to use of Rubbing Alcohol) {Found via Pinterest}
4th of July Mason Jar Luminaries
There is something completely nostalgic about Mason Jars. To incorporate them into a 4th of July craft is like eating a piece of Apple Pie…delicious! I love how these jars are basically saluting our Country as they line the driveway. … Read More...
Patriotic Pinwheels
Do you have some festive Red, White and Blue scrapbook paper lying around? These pinwheels are the perfect use for them! Simply Designing shows you how to make them!
Popsicle Stick Flags
A Pumpkin and a Princess has this adorable 4th of July craft that you can easily do with your children. They even made them into cute little magnets! Perfect for hanging up some Independence Day coloring projects.
From my studio last week: June 28, 2011
Lots of work happened in my studio last week – mostly of the cleaning sort, not the sewing sort. I’d share a photo of the “after” but it’s still far less than impressive. The piles are still there, they’re just … Read More...
Bird watching with Lark
I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.
Tutorial: Simple Felt Daisy
Alice of “Futuregirl Blog” is sharing this Simple Felt Daisy tutorial with us and it is charming. Think of all the fun ways you can use these daisies. These would be darling for a flower girl to carry in a … Read More...
Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse
Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffled t-shirt dress
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby share a tutorial on their blog for making their J Crew-y Ruffle Dress. Though the ruffles are all girly and frilly goodness, the underlying shape is actually very simple. And it’s made from … Read More...
Burger Cookie Bites
Not only are these not actual burgers, but cookies, but they are teeny tiny. The size of a mini vanilla wafer. Learn to make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies, inspired by these hamburger cookies at Come Together Kids.
Tutorial: Bow Cuff Bracelet from a shirt cuff
Jen from My Own Road shares a tutorial for turning the cuff of a button-down shirt into a cute Bow Cuff Bracelet. It’s super cute – and super quick to make, too. The tutorial is part of her Button Down … Read More...
Fruit-Filled Cones for the 4th
Given what I expect will be temperatures in the ’90s here in DC for the 4th of July, this non-melting, fruit-filled version of the ice cream cone may be on my to-make list. Learn to make red, white and blue … Read More...
Bugs Bunny and Elmo Lunches
If you can dare eat Bugs Bunny and li’l Elmo…. Make them in to lunch! Find Bugs Bunny lunch HERE and Elmo lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: T-Skirt tunic top
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial on her blog, The Wildcards, showing how to make her TT-Skirt tunic. It’s made from a t-shirt and an elastic waist skirt that … Read More...
S’mores Stuffed Strawberries
I may just have to declare 1 Fine Cookie the queen of the stuffed strawberries after this latest: S’mores-stuffed strawberries. (Need I remind you of these?) Learn to make S’mores stuffed strawberries HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
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Tutorial: Sun cover for a 3-wheeled stroller
Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she created a sun cover for her 3-wheeled stroller. It’s made from a cotton muslin that blocks out the sun but still lets in some light. A bit of fun fabric creates the nose … Read More...
New Release: 100 Proof Press Stamps
100 Proof Press has just released lots of great new stamp images, perfect for summer. I personally LOVE the little mermaid! Check out all their new stamps here.
-Heather
What Lady Gaga Can Teach About Scrapbooking | Self-Portrait Prompts
Noell Hyman of Paperclipping has posted an excellent article on how we can mix it up a bit and get some fun and unique photos of ourselves for our scrapbooks. She draws inspiration from Lady Gaga who as she says … Read More...
Freebie | 100 Summer Photo Opportunities
Kelly Willette of Willette Photography is sharing this free PDF file with 100 opportunities for summer photos. The file consists of prompts that you cut out and keep in a jar or other container. Then you can select a prompt … Read More...