Bicarbonate of soda 
or baking soda
has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not … Read More...
“Draw & Travel” Contest
Nate and Salli, the creators of They Draw & Cook have created a fun new venture called They Draw & Travel – Illustrated Maps by Artists from Around the World. There are a few dozen maps on view already and … Read More...
E.M. Papers Wedding Giveaway
It’s time for another giveaway at e. m. papers! Enter to win the wedding invitation template of your choice along with a matching save the date. Click this link for all the details.
{Wedding Favors} Lavender Sachets
Christina at Intimate Weddings created fragrant lavender sachets using vintage fabric that would be perfect for wedding favors! Click this link to get a quick and easy tutorial.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding … Read More...
Cornflower Necklace
A lovely necklace with clay beads made by a talented artist from the Ukraine.
Check out this book on how to make polymer clay flowers.
Fragrance Oil Vs Essential Oil in Candle Making
When it comes to candle making, both fragrance oils
and essential oils
have their benefits and drawbacks. Essential oils are natural and often have therapeutic properties, making them popular with people who prefer natural products. They also tend to have … Read More...
Giveaway: Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of … Read More...
2-minute necklace mini-tutorial
Jill at Girls Kick Ass shares her 2-minute mini-tute for making a necklace from an unworn and lonely bracelet. The best part is the piece is convertible should you decide you really wanted to wear that previously neglected bracelet. Take … Read More...
No Days Road Show this Saturday at The Glass Studio
I’m so excited about this so I’m sharing it here. If you’re in the Los Angeles area this Saturday, June 11th please stop by The Glass Studio for a No Days Adhesive “Road Show”. Their resident goddess and my … Read More...
Weddings Wednesday Linky Party Features
Today I’m featuring 3 guests who joined this week’s linky party! First up is a fun paper cake created by Diane Flowers and featured on the Crafts ‘n Coffee blog. Love the “frosting” made from filigree paper lace! The article … Read More...
Toaster Mural
And it’s made of toast, of course. 2,500 pieces of toast. Spotted on Foodiggity, the toaster mural was created by Ingrid Falk and Gustavo Aguerre of AKA FA+. Learn more about the project HERE.
Technique: Make Your Own Baker’s Twine
Baker’s twine is super hot right now, you’ll see it popping up on all sorts of crafts, especially cards and scrapbook pages. You can of course buy it from many on-line shops but it’s always better to make something yourself … Read More...
Bench Redo: Before and After
Wow talk about a great looking facelift! From 70’s ick to modern day lovely! I love how Aimee found this old bench on Craigslist and ended up having to trash the old seat completely due to the smell. She refashioned … Read More...
How to recycle an old purse into a new stylish one
Ain’t that a purdy purse? Want to give one of your old purses a new look? Jen created this fun project that she shared at her blog Scissors & Spatulas.
Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style
check out this link for a sweet Rebeccas Pearcy textile giveaway: Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style.
Father’s Day Golf Cupcakes
Even the flag is edible. Learn to make them HERE at Mega Crafty.
Watermelon JellO
… that looks like slices of watermelon, of course. Learn to make it HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
Call for thoughts on Uniquely You Dress Form
I’m thinking of getting a Uniquely You Dress Form. I would love to hear other’s thoughts on this.
It seem good because it is pinable. However, how adjustable is it? Like, what if I get larger or smaller? Also, … Read More...
Free knit felted bag pattern
This charming, free knit felted bag pattern comes from the Crystal Palace Yarns. This Red Hat Felted Bag Suite is designed, knit and felted by Terry L. Ross for Crystal Palace Yarns. I can picture carrying this flowered purse with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pattern from your leggings, and get the crotch right
Leggings are a staple of my little girl’s wardrobe. She wears them in the fall and winter under dresses and tunics. In the warmer months, she wears bike shorts under her playdresses so she can climb on the monkey bars without showing … Read More...