If you sew or quilt you spend a significant amount of time standing in front of an ironing board. Lara from How Does She? got tired of staring at her ironing board cover, what with the rusty-brown stains. She got … Read More...
A PRETTY COLLAR
Normally, I’m not a huge fan of crocheted collars. First, I have no neck! Second, I hate having much around my neck. Third, I don’t seem to have anything in my wardrobe that needs one. That is, until I saw … Read More...
Give these gnomes a home
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has persuaded some of her adorable gnomes to pose for portraits that you can use as desktop wallpaper. A front view is available, but I like the back view even better. Go to her blog … Read More...
Joe Peters – Underwater Life
Thank you Daily Art Muse, yet again! Another fabulous glass artist profiled. And here it is for you see. Joe Peters creates these fabulous underwater scenes with fire and glass. They’re absolutely gorgeous. And so realistic! 
Rubik’s Cube Cake
Any other kids of the ’80s out there who got so frustrated by their ineptitude with the Rubik’s Cube they tried to take it apart and reassemble it solved only to realize that merely leaves you with a broken Rubik’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag with ric rac trim and angled outside pockets
Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a stylish diaper bag. With rounded edges and straps that tie at the top, the look is more like a purse while at the same … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Flower girl dress with ruffled skirt
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking created this fabulous ruffled dress for her niece to be a flower girl in her wedding. While the rows of ruffles look like they’d be really labor intensive, it’s actually a fairly … Read More...
DIY Hostess Cupcakes
I never, ever tire of seeing homemade versions of Hostess Cupcakes. These look especially yummy. Find the recipe HERE at Pass the Sushi.
Tutorial: Tiered rainbow t-shirt dress for girls
Melissa from It’s Sew For You guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered rainbow dress for young girls. The stripes are made from different colors of t-shirt knit (repurposed from old t-shirts). The … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Eggs
UPDATE: The original link is from a source that created a collage of photos without citing the original source!! I’ve deleted the collage and original post and am replacing with the correct image and link. Great apologies to Anna The … Read More...
Painted Katy Perry Cookies and Gingerbread House
Remember when I posted on the Cakey Perry’s Sweet High Tea event in the UK coming up this week? They sent me a sneak peek at some Katy Perry cookies painted by the insanely talented Nevie Pie Cakes. Genius, … Read More...
Sailboat Nautical Party Food
I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fascinator hair clip
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a super cute fascinator hair clip out of fabric and ribbon scraps. This looks like such a fun project! Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Paint Chip Note Pads
Just when you think you’ve seen all the ways there are to use and reuse paint chips, something else comes along that makes you smile. I love the colors of these adorable note pads. With school starting in a little … Read More...
An Old Swing Set Revamped
We’ve all heard the saying “it’s amazing what a coat of paint can do”. It’s so true, isn’t it? A can of spray paint can really do wonders and give old, worn out items a whole new lease on life. … Read More...
Lamp Shade Bow Holder
What a fun way to revamp an old lamp. You’ll need one of those lamps with a wire frame, some ribbon and of course, some hair bows. I love how colorful Lindsay’s turned out, such a great addition to a … Read More...
Meg’s Tutorials; Felted Flower Bowl & Felted Hook Vase
Meg grew up on a Colorado potato farm in the middle of nowhere and relates that this is the reason she is so crafty. Meg hosts her blog called “Meg Marie Knits” that is filled with fabulous ideas. Today I … Read More...
Project: Treat Bag
The More than Favors blog shares a video tutorial on how to use a scoring board and a piece of cardstock to make a fun little treat bag, just add some die cuts or stamping and you’re all set!
-Heather
Great idea for displaying needlework
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles and her friend Teri have come up with a brilliant way to display Susan’s bead journal projects. Check it out at her blog post. And while you’re there, enjoy the close-up photos of … Read More...
Learn embroidery basics
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! is starting a series of online embroidery lessons, beginning with the very basics such as selecting fabrics, hoops, and needles. If you’re an embroidery novice, be sure to check it out. Go to her first post