I’m out of town March 10-15, so I won’t be responding to e-mail. But I’ve scheduled some treats for you while I’m gone. See you on the flip side!
Inspiration du Jour – Duck Rider
40 Handy Lemon Tips No One Told You About
Here are some great tips on how you can use lemons in everyday use. These tips have come via Foe.co.uk.
1. Hair – For extra shine, dilute 1 tsp lemon juice in a cup of water, and use to rinse … Read More...
Meet Christina’s Studio
1. Introduce yourself! Who are you and where are you from?
My name is Christina and I live in the lovely state of North Carolina.
2. Why do you work in polymer clay?
It’s accessible and fires at a low … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button and loop closure to a center seam
Ruby Murray shows how she reworked the bodice of a dress to add a button and loop closure to the center seam of a bodice. It’s part of her continuing series of refashion tutorials. The buttons and loops are … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched and appliqued bicycle motif
Stephanie fromEden and Eliot shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fun bicycle motif to a onesie. She uses a combination of handstitching and applique inspired by the work of Alabama Chanin. GA little … Read More...
Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day shirred bandana dress for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to turn three bandanas (green, of course) into a cute shirred sundress for St. Patrick’s Day. The shirring and the criss-cross straps in the back make a … Read More...
Need a Kiln? Go to KilnFrog.com!
Buying a new kiln is usually a big investment. Hundreds of dollars if not more. And then what? Well wander over to kilnfrog.com to get the assistance that you need. This is a web site created by Gail over at … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knitted Berry Hats from Snips and Spice
This pattern comes complete with pictures of the different techniques. Isn’t it cute?
From the Snips & Spice Blog, you can get the free pattern HERE
Bead Soup necklace giveaway
Remember the Bead Soup Blog Party reveal on February 26? Wrapped in Silver Jewelry is giving away a Bead Soup necklace!
Ingrid says, “Every time I sat down to make the necklace with this nice big blue agate slice, I … Read More...
Giveaway – Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody!
Take 18 original designs, a plethora of interesting techniques and elements, and a DVD full of tutorials, and what do you have?
Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody! Wrap, drape and tie your knitting with scarves, shawls, capes, wraps, shrugs and … Read More...
Giveaway: Candlemaking and Soapmaking
In continuing our month’s worth of giveaways for National Craft Month, Lark Crafts has offered several book titles we know you will love! There will be a new book giveaway each week, as well as other fun prizes throughout the … Read More...
Family Starts Candles by Kids Business
9-year-old Alyssa and 6-year-old twins Dominic & Darius started Candles by Kids in Columbia, SC with the help of their parents.
They decided to give them a business loan after a family meeting and their scented candle making business has … Read More...
Tutorial for Plushie, sock and felt totoros, not bunnies :( sorry, they looked like bunnies!
BanDitte out of Denmark created these darling bunnies and offers us the complete instruction on ‘Cut Out + Keep”. Since lent began today we will have to start thinking of Easter and how cute would these be in a youngsters … Read More...
Shamrocks and Rainbows Party
I’m loving the use of rainbows in this St. Patrick’s Day party set up at Sheek Shindigs, ideas to inspire for the rest of the year….the gumball jars dressed up with rainbows, the clementines in Sno-Cone holders, the JellO … Read More...
Ombre Wedding Inspiration
The French word ombre refers to a gradual change in color from light to dark or from one color to another. Click on the links below for some ombre inspiration for your wedding.
Copycat Recipes
Big Mac, Arby’s curly fries, Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich, Hostess cupcakes, even a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato… Yep, you can make them at home. Find 15 copycat recipes HERE at Babble.
Train Cake and Cookies
My train-obsessed 3-year old would’ve gone nuts if she was invited to this train party by How I Roll With It. Check out the train cake and cookies HERE and find tips on constructing and decorating the cake.
{Tutorial} Majestic Pearl Invitation
Shimmering layers of white on white create a lush and lovely wedding invitation for the elegant bride. Visit the Polka Dot Bride for a complete tutorial including how to make the pretty little buckle bow.
Oreo Fish Bowl Pops
Those are Oreos and Rice Krispie treats hiding under that fishy there. And there’s a stick involved, so of course that sold me right away. Find tips on making these clever fish bowl Oreo pops HERE at Domesticated Lady.… Read More...