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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
check out this link for a sweet Rebeccas Pearcy textile giveaway: Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style.
Even the flag is edible. Learn to make them HERE at Mega Crafty.
… that looks like slices of watermelon, of course. Learn to make it HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
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...
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...
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...
So after last week’s test run of the bike shorts, I had planned to make piles and piles of bike shorts for my daughter. And I did get one made, and photo’d it along the way so I could write … Read More...
These perfect sand dollar cookies almost make me feel like I’m sitting on a beach chair running my hands through the sand. Almost. Learn to make them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Yep, monkey cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at Kids Fun and Games.
