Alright everyone, I have two parties in a row that I’m so excited to share. Wow, people are clever. First up: check out this adorable milk and cookies baby shower from From Glitter to Gumdrops. It was held in … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured stripes pillow sham
Lex shows how she made the textured stripes on a new pillow sham for her bedding set. The monochromatic palette (hers is all white fabrics) let the textures of the fabrics and stitching become the stars of this beautiful pillow. … Read More...
Banoffee Pie
I’ve mentioned it before, but I can’t get enough of these recipe tutorials from Smashed Peas and Carrots. If I had any skill at all with a camera, I would have to mimic her perfect teaching style. Learn to … Read More...
Amazing Wedding Cakes
My TiVo is already so backlogged, but I guess I’ll just keeping piling shows on that I have to watch (once my book is turned in, I’m all about the couch and the remote). Weddings are so full of drama, … Read More...
Tutorial: The Spring Cardi
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric bowl
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys, … Read More...
Technique: Coloring with Distress Inks
Visit the Whiff of Joy blog and find out how you can color your stamped images usingDistress Ink s from Ranger.
-Heather
Mini Nilla Wafer Meals (and a Tutorial!)
I am just in awe of everything Dollhouse Bake Shoppe creates. Genius. Find a step-by-step tutorial to make mini meals from Nilla Wafers, yes, Nilla Wafers HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog.
Apply for Junior MasterChef 2011
Applications for Australia’s Junior Master Chef 2011 are now open! Find all the details HERE and learn more about the show HERE. Kids in the kitchen? Great concept for a show. I hope the US catches on soon.
Boy Scout Cake
How awesome is this cake. I might have to find a way to get my daughter into the boy scouts so I can have a cake like this. Find it HERE at Gluesticks. {spotted by Amanda}
How to Host a Party for Boys
Because they tend to get ignored when it comes to setting up food tables. Not so at D.I.Y. Louisville. Find tips on creating a more macho buffet HERE.
Pheneas and Ferb Cakes and More
Check out these Pheneas and Ferb cakes and all the other fun goodies at Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons, a brand new blog. Welcome to blogland! You’re off to a great start.
Turn Your Intro Out, on what it means to be an introverted business owner in the digital age
This is a nice article by Tara Gentile about what it can mean to be an introverted business owner and how that works with social media. You too can be a crafty introvert and own a successful business!
Images of contemporary stumpwork
I love the examples Penny Nickels chose to illustrate her article on contemporary stumpwork. Some of the artists are familiar favorites; other names and works are brand-new to me. All are wonderful. Check out Penny’s MrXStitch post.
Looking for … Read More...
Pressed Flower Wedding Candles
This handmade pressed flower unity wedding candle set was made by Pleasant Ridge Candles and I discovered them on Etsy.
This is an easy way to add elegance and tie your candles into your wedding color scheme! Pleasant Ridge Candles … Read More...
Giveaway: Latvian charted designs
Moonsilk Stitches is giving away five sets of charts for the Latvian designs shown in this sampler. Go to her blog post to enter before April 4. The contest is open to everyone worldwide.
Crafters help Japan
Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cosie gives us a rundown of craft-related fund-raisers for relief to Japan. Please see her post for links to many opportunities to contribute with your crafts or your craft-buying cash.
Tutorial: Nursing dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby bib with owl applique
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Tutorial: DIY designer mod fabric
Do you see that cool mod stripe on the contrast band of that throw pillow? It started out as a plain white canvas. Marci from Timber & Lace created the mod stripe design from scratch using a permanent marker, and … Read More...