Heidi Boyd of “crafty inspiration” is sharing this darling Hedgehogs Needle Felting Pictorial Tutorial with us. With summer almost here many of us are looking for fun projects to do with young people and what is sweeter than is Hedgehog. … Read More...
Cakey Perry’s Sweet High Tea in the UK
In the UK? I often wish I was, seeing as I’m a total Anglophile with a not-so-secret desire to live in London. Or Oxford. Or the countryside would do just fine. But also to attend such yummy events as Cakey … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a balloon valance
Window treatments are soooo expensive to buy already made! Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a baloon valance with bottoms gathered up to create pretty poufs across the hem. Making … Read More...
Donut Cake Pops
Doughnuts turned cake pops? Yes, please. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Free Printable | Mini Cigar Box Template
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made, scanned a vintage cigar box and made a printable template so that you can make a mini version as shown above. She also explains how to use the template. Wouldn’t this be … Read More...
Tutorial: Lederhosen t-shirt
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a Lederhosen t-shirt. Perhaps it has something to do with the summer I spent in Austria when I was in college, but I love this sooooo much!! The appliqued Lederhosen have … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Naptime pillow lovey
Jill from Made It On Monday shares a tutorial for making a lovey that’s part pillow and part softie. It’s made from a super soft minky fabric and the body is large enough for a child to lay his or her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make skirt for yourself from fabric napkins
Angela from Superbaby and Better Together shows how to make her Napkin Skirt, named so because she got the fabric from three napkins. Two napkins are used to make the lower portion of the skirt, and a contrasting napkin is … Read More...
Review: The Stamps of Life
I recently got to try out some stamp sets from The Stamps of Life. The clear stamp sets from The Stamps of Life are made from high quality yellowing resistant photopolymer and are latex free (and are made right … Read More...
Free Printable | Dennison Labels
I love these Dennison labels! This printable by Calsidyrose on Flickr is an untouched scan of actual labels. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: No-sew basket liner from a tablecloth
Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel, … Read More...
SLEEPY TEDDY
This sleepy Mr. Teddy is simply adorable!
What’s extra special about the blog it comes from – and the designer – is the detailed photographed tutorials she has posted. There’s no way you would have any trouble creating this little … Read More...
Free Printable | Love Themed Tags
These printable tags from Art by JulieH were meant for Valentine’s Day, but can be used on any love themed project. I already have a project in mind for the Eiffel Tower tag! Click here to go to the download.
Decorate: 1,000 Professional Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home
This new book, Decorate By Holly Becke
r and Joanna Copestick, from Chronicle books looks pretty awesome. I could use some design ideas for my living room. Right now it is covered in Legos…
… Read More...More than 500 gorgeous color photographs
Free Printable | Library, Graph and Note Cards
These printable cards from Ashley Connelly at The Creative Place are great for journaling, cards and mini albums. The printable is available for personal use only. Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | The Waiting Room
Her Gallery | Her Blog
Nettle Beer DIY Joint Pain Relief Recipe
Nettle Beer
One of the most delightful medicines for joint pain
1 pound/500g raw sugar
2 lemons
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1 ounce/30g cream of tartar
5 quarts/5 liters water
2 pounds/1 kilo nettle tops
1 ounce/30g live yeast
Place sugar, lemon peel … Read More...
The Greenman in Polymer Clay
As I continue to poke through the Internet for polymer clay to do with men, fathers, guys and so on I tripped over Dawn Schiller on Etsy. A very talented sculptor, Dawn has several greenmen in her shop like this … Read More...
Stitchy contest from DMC and A.C. Moore
Rockin news from DMC Thread’s Blog:
… Read More...DMC Threads, in conjunction with A.C. Moore is hosting a new contest called “Why I Love Stitching”…And what is the prize you may ask? A lovely basket stocked with needlework fabric, thread & supplies
Tutorial: Raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys
Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys. I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves! They have the look of a classic baseball tee. This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if … Read More...