I recently showed you a simple egg shell mosaic vase that I made with the broken shells of some colored Easter eggs. It’s pretty, but it pales in comparison to the work I found from artist Linda Biggers. Linda … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring wristlet
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this drawstring wristlet for her daughter to carry to prom. It’s beautiful out of the dressy fabric, but you could also make this in … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring knitting bag
Buffy from Passionate Design guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring bag to hold a knitting project. This would … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Beach Towel Baby Bib
Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to make a baby bib out of an old beach towel. The neckline is finished with t-shirt ribbing so it slides easily over baby’s head. The beach towel is thick and absorbant, protecting clothes … Read More...
Bunny Cupcakes
How about a last minute idea from babble to dress up cupcakes: bunnies. Find the how-tos HERE at babble.
Peeps in Disguise
Silly Peeps, thinking they are bunnies. Find these tricksters HERE at babble.
Spring Flower Cookies
I’m currently slapping my forehead with the “why didn’t I think of this?” leaf and cookie idea from Cake Whiz. Learn to decorate Spring flower and leaf cookies and find out how you can win some HERE at Cake … Read More...
Project Tutorial: Tri-Shutter Card
The Crafty Frugalista shares step by step how she makes her awesome Tri-Shutter cards, so cool!
-Heather
Wedding Trend {Terrariums}
Terrariums are still going strong when it comes to wedding decorations. These Terrarium ideas are sure to suit a style you are after, I love the bottle styled terrariums but you may want to try something more modern or classic. … Read More...
FREE FOR A FEW DAYS – A VINTAGE GOODIE
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This little pattern of a vintage pin cushion would make a sweet gift for Mom and would work up very quickly! Be sure to add some of the notions.
Crazed Bunny-zilla – Polymer Clay
Guard your Easter eggs well! Enjoy another bunny from talented sculptor happymoonbelly.
How to Upcycle scissors
Katie of the blog Punk Project hit a home run with this project! It goes in the file of “no surface left behind” or untouched as it were. See her great tutorial on how to restyle a pair of scissors… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple bag from leftovers
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this adorable envelope bag. She says this is a perfect project to use up leftover patchwork blocks. Get the TUTE.
Bluebird Nest Cupcake Cake
Awww… Spring. This nest of bluebirds cupcake cake is one of the goodies in Lisa Turner Anderson’s new book, Cupcake Cakes
. (You may remember me yakking about her first book here). CLICK HERE to go to Lisa’s site, … Read More...
New Release: Pin Wheel Die
Lil’ Inkers Designs has a fun new pinwheel die just released. It’s so cute and clever the way it’s put together, I’ve not seen anything like it. So perfect for a fun spring card or layout!
-Heather
Bunnies at Every Meal
In a bunny mood? Find lots of posts devoted to turning any meal into Easter at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, such as bunny soup and bunny ice cream.
Tutorial: Pillowcase tote bag
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to turn a vintage pillowcase into an awesome tote bag. It can be done with just a few clever folds and a bit of handstitching. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Elizabeth Abernathy]
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Tutorial: Fabric flower bookmarks for teacher
Little Birdie Secrets guest blogs in the Teacher Appreciation series at Skip to my Lou with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty fabric bookmarks. What teacher wouldn’t love having one of these to mark her place in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower Garden Gathered Skirt
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise guest blogs at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to make her Flower Garden Gathered Skirt, perfect for warm spring days. Fabric ties cover an easy elastic waistband, and tie in the … Read More...