Something about Peeps… I’m a sucker for anything Peeps related. (I’m already anxiously awaiting this year’s Washington Post Peeps Show results to share with you.) Find a roundup of ideas for using Peeps in recipes HERE at babble.
Painted Cookies
Check out these darling cookies that Putti Amma of Putti Prapancha sent me, painted as a kid’s birthday party activity. I love this idea, and I’ve painted cookies with my daughter, too. Then lo and behold I followed her link … Read More...
Love links to Red and White quilt exhibit
Pat Sloan of PS Let’s Sew has created a special web space for bloggers to share their experiences attending the recent exhibit Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. See a photo of Joanna Rose, who along … Read More...
Dyeing Easter Eggs with Food Coloring. And a Bunny.
Here’s a two-in-one for you: An Easter egg decorating idea and a no-bake bunny, both from Craft Buds. Find the recipe for these cute no-bake bunnies and tips on making your own Easter egg dye from food coloring HERE … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Chocolate Easter bunny softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this chocolate bunny softie. This would be so sweet sitting in an Easter basket! Made from minky fabric, the soft bunny would also be a great present for a brand new … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffled button placket to a tank or tee
Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread shows how to add a ruffled button placket to a plain tank or tee. It’s not a functional placket (the buttons are purely decorative), but one a stretchy shirt that’s not an issue and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible clean/dirty utensil bag
Steph from The Silly Pearl had been using plastic baggies to carry child-sized eating utensils when she went out to eat with her girls, but she wanted a less wasteful solution. Enter the reversible reusable clean/dirty bag. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an old towel into a new bathmat
Mama Crafts shows how she turned an old towel into a new bathmat. It’s nice and thick, made from two layers of towel with a pretty fabric print on top. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mama Crafts]
Cruisin’ with Riley Blake sewing contest
Riley Blake Designs is hosting a sewing contest, and the grand prize is an awesome 3-speed Electra OM Beach Cruiser Bicycle – with a fabric lined basket, of course. (Value is over $600!) To enter, submit a photo (to their … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Paper Doll
Is he not the cutest little guy ever!? Visit the My Barn Owl blog and download this fun Owl Paper Doll from Danita Art.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Freebie: Woodsy Numbers
Amy Moss at Eat, Drink Chic created these “woodsy” numbers for a wedding table project, but these printables can be used for many other things. Numbers 1-23 are available. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie: 4 Layered Templates
DIY Chocolate Face Mask Recipe
I came across this article @ The Merry Chocoholic
CHOCOLATE FACE MASK RECIPE – A guilt free way to nourish your skin – By Biljana
Not only is it diet friendly, this chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Smile
Smile by lisa25
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Cosima nominated in 2011 Telstra Business Awards
You may or may not of seen a recent review/giveaway I did on Cosima Skincare. I have some exciting news ……… Cosima has been nominated in the 2011 Telstra Business Awards and there is a peoples vote for the first … Read More...
The Kitchen in Cottage #8
There’s a good possibility you’ve already seen the glorious photographs of the revamped kitchen in cottage number 8. There’s the amazing refrigerator with paneled doors and barn handle hardware. The huge farmhouse sink and the beautiful back splash of subway … Read More...
Beautiful in Blue Cabinets
Making the decision to paint a perfectly good piece of wooden furniture can be quite daunting. Some would say leave it, why ruin that beautiful wood finish. Others might say go for it, everything deserves a face lift! Ultimately though, … Read More...
Turn an Old TV Into a Console Table
Here’s an amazing transformation project from Becky over at Infarrantly Creative. She took a vintage console television set and repurposed it into this stylish console table. After removing the television innards, she added some shelves, painted it and glazed it. … Read More...
Hand Painted Candles by DaisyDee Art Studio
Daisy Dee Art Studio hand paints designs onto candles, candle holders, jewelry, glasses, vases and more. Shown here is a multicolored flower candle painting with green leaf accents.
When I first spotted it, I thought the flowers were real! Daisy … Read More...
Tutorial: Empire waist knit maternity dress
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at Versus with a tutorial showing how to make this empire waist dress. It’s made to be a maternity dress, but nothing requires that you actually be preggers to wear this cute dress! … Read More...