and make it really special with a little bit of crochet inspiration!
Doesn’t this little bit of crochet take the ordinary to a new height? For this and more crochet inspiration – more ideas to update and embellish your wardrobe, … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Recent free cross-stitch charts from un jour, une grille:
(1) Robe rose
(2) Lampe
(3) Pousette bleu
(4) Petite fille qui joue avec des cubes
(5) Bébé dans son troteur
(6) Enfants et chien
(7) Canapé rose
(8) Chaise… Read More...
Free Printable | Monthly Must Take Photos
This check list from Creating Keepsakes lists the 10 can’t miss photos for each month of the year. June’s list includes photos with Dad, outdoor activities and flip-flops. You can also download a blank list to fill in with your … Read More...
Free pattern: Mr. Bones wall hanging
Carol from Fun Threads was in a piratey mood when she created this handsome character she calls Mr. Bones. What a fun project to do with kids or grandkids this summer. She even has the drawings reversed, ready for fusible … Read More...
Freebie | Figure Skate SVG File
Brianna from BeaOriginal sent along another link to a free SVG file. This time of a figure skate for all the skating enthusiasts. As always the file is compatible with both the SCAL and MTC software packages for Cricut. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Turn, Your Turn
DIY Chemical Free Fabric Softener Recipe
Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and … Read More...
Coldworking Glass Without Machines…a New Book by Paul Tarlow
You need to order this book, Coldworking Glass Without Machines, if you do any kiln forming and especially if you don’t want to spend money on a bunch of equipment. I have to say, I like to spend money … Read More...
Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered felt daisy
Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a layered felt daisy. The little felt covered centers are so clever! These would be pretty on a hair accessory, or as a brooch … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin flower tank
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs on I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her sequin flower tank, no sewing required! She starts with a store-bought tank and embellishes it with sequin trim. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Sniff Pet Candles Offer Aromatherapy for Dogs
Jenn Mohr combined her love of candles and dogs by creating an aromatherapy candle line for dogs called Sniff Pet Candles.
Apparently the candles will “promote your dog’s optimum health and well-being”. They’re made with all natural ingredients like essential … Read More...
Decorated Seashell Cookies
As one who grew up very connected to the shore–specifically, the Jersey Shore, where my great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper, a fact I proudly drop every chance I get–I’ve dabbled quite a bit with decorating shell cookies. I always … Read More...
Radish Toadstools
Radishes carved to look like toadstools? Awwww. I envision these atop a spinach salad with goat cheese and raspberry dressing tossed by fairies in the woods. Learn to make them HERE at Red Currant Designs.
Tutorial: Hammered leaves on fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create has an interesting method for creating leaves on fabric. It involves tape and a hammer. She says what you end up with can be used in a wall hanging or appliqued on a project. … Read More...
Free pattern: City Weekend quilt by Liesl
I heart the City Weekend fabric collection by Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S. See my earlier post here. I just spied this City Weekend quilt pattern that showcases the line. It’s spectacular! Get a link to … Read More...
Ta Dah!: First quilt is no sleeper + DIY
Bravo! to Sarah from While They Snooze for starting and finishing her very first quilt – shown. I am smitten with her color choices – the olive-green, aqua blue and brown. Of this project she says,
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Rainbow Hot Dogs, Ladybug Pops, Bee Corn Dogs….
Everything at Hungry Happenings is so very edible craftsy and clever (or “themed cuisine” as dubbed on the site), it’s hard to choose just a few to feature here. From the archives: Learn to make a bumble bee corn dog… Read More...
Hoo’s in The Forest fabric coming soon!
Due out in mid June, this adorable fabric collection comes in two colorways – blue and pink. It’s Hoo’s in The Forest by Doohikey Designs. Spied at Hawthorne Threads, see the entire collection on their website.
Making Colds and allergies Fun with DIY tissue monsters!
There are the winter colds and the spring and summer allergies that cause us all to reach for a tissue and we all want our children to learn to use them. When I saw this I thought, what a great … Read More...