How do you host a party to accommodate everyone you need to invite, toddlers and kids and grown-ups, with limited time to throw it all together? Stephanie of Spaceships and Laserbeams did exactly that for her 35th. This post will … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Natural Dyes
Find a roundup of links to natural Easter egg dyes HERE at ohdeedoh, including dyes made from beets, blueberries, onion skins and flowers. Shown are impressive eggs from Rosalind Creasy.
Spray on Liquid Glass?
We can thank Leigh Adams for this blog…she found some information online regarding spray on liquid glass. Spray on liquid glass? More information can be found on the web site Physorg.com. It’s a silica based substance that when sprayed … Read More...
Homemade Easter Candy Corn
Candy corn for Spring? Only from CakeSpy. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Review & Giveaway: PatternFile sewing pattern organization software
Check out my review of the PatternFile organizational software for your sewing patterns. I’ve got a full review, plus a coupon code and a giveaway you can enter! Go there now.
How to make plastic containers into bunny treat holders
I just think these plastic containers that got a bunny makeover are just adorable. And I tend to save all plastic containers that come with lids for either crafting or the transport of yummies. Combine both by transforming plain plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Finished unfinished hem for knits
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a finished unfinished hem for knits. It keeps the raw edge which is very fashionable right now, but it also has a finished edge further … Read More...
Tutorial: Good looking kid-sized pants
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial showing how to make good looking pants for your child. I love all of the buttons down the front of the pockets! It gives them a classic, almost nautical look. … Read More...
Crescent Roll Carrot
I challenge you to find a more perfect Easter brunch dish than this carrot crescent roll filled with egg salad from Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos HERE.
Roasted Peeps
The endless versatility of the Peep: Roast them HERE at A Gluten Free Guide.
Tip: Adding Ruffled Ribbon
I love all the different ways to use ribbons on cards! I think of all embellishments I use ribbon most of all. Here’s a fun and easy way to add a ruffled ribbon look to your cards from As the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fancy rubber gloves
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pair of fancy work gloves. I doubt the pretty gloves will make washing dishes (or any other kind of housework) actually enjoyable, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Bendy fabric strips
Maya from maya*made shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these aweseome little bendy fabric strips. The idea is so simple, and yet so brilliant! The strips of fabric have wires in them so they can be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flower brooch
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this lovely flower brooch, inspired by a similar piece from Anthropologie. Their version is made from strips of jersey knit and sequins. You can clip … Read More...
Freebie: Instagram Photoshop Action
Kelly at Willette Photography has created a free action for Photoshop to help you get those Instagram photos printed.The action makes an Instagram photo ready for printing on a 4×6 sheet. Click here to go to the download.
HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN
No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..
So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More...
Speckled Easter Egg Cookies
An opportunity to make a big, sweet mess, I love it. These chocolate splattered Easter cookies are perfect for gifting as an edible handmade gift. Make these cookies to create baskets … Read More...
Freebie: Sun SVG File
Download here from BeaOriginal. Compatible with SCAL and MTC
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Freebie: Digital Paper Sampler
Jennifer Conlon is offering this free download of a sampler of three 12×12 papers from her new collection. Click here to go to the download.
Wedding Etiquette {Addressing Invitations}
Addressing your wedding invitations can be a bit confusing! For some basic rules of etiquette regarding this topic check out this great article at Truly Engaging.