What a sweet Easter surprise upon cracking these open. When I spotted these cupcakes-baked-in-eggs, I was terribly curious to learn the magic. … Read More...
Sneak peek: Flower Shop fabric
Rashida from I Heart Linen gives her readers a sneak peek of two new fabric lines she created for Timeless Treasures. Here’s my favorite, Flower Shop. Love the focus fabric in both the warm and cool color palettes. Go HERE… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Union Jack necklace
Hungryhippie shows how to use your fabric scraps to make this itty bitty Union Jack. This is such a cute project, and a fun way to join in all of the royal wedding excitement! This would also make a really … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring pouch
Sewing Steph shows how to make a simple drawstring pouch. You can use these bags for just about anything. Use them to hold small toys, or toiletries, or a take-with-you snack. You could even use them as earth-friendly gift wrap. … Read More...
Tutorial: Furry Animal Backpack
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a fun Furry Animal Backpack out of faux fur. How cute is that!! The body of the animal is also the body of the bag, with arms and legs … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided fabric headbands
Check out these braided fabric headbands by Alisa Burke! I love this idea!! Get the tutorial to find out how to make them.
[photo from Alisa Burke]
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Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs … Read More...
Star Wars 3-D Eggs (and some Fabric Ones)
Given the absolute geeky adorableness of these panoramic, sugar, Star Wars eggs, I had to share. The tutorial was created by Cheryl of Sew Can Do. Every major holiday or season, we’ve been swapping blog posts for a day. … Read More...
Tutorial: Magic Clipboard
Learn how to make this magic clipboard using your craft supplies like patterned paper, glue and contact paper. Click here to get the tutorial from Carla Cavellucci Landi.
Tutorial: Upcycled chipboard Easter egg bunting
Anne Weil from flax & twine guest blogs at Poppytalk with a tutorial showing how to make this cute upcycled Easter egg bunting. The pennants are made from recycled chipboard with bits of scrap fabric sandwiched between. Get the how-to… Read More...
Make Some Burlap Napkin Rings
It’s almost Easter, time to dress up the table before company arrives. My friend Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has a fabulous tutorial for dressing up dollar store napkin rings with burlap and jewelry embellishments. I found some napkin … Read More...
Popcorn Baby Shower Favor
Find the how-tos for making this cute and unusual white chocolate popcorn baby shower favor HERE at Scissors and Spatulas. (The “Ready to Pop” popcorn boxes are from Hobby Lobby.)
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy … Read More...
Panda Pancakes
Look what Amanda found! Panda pancakes. Find this cuteness and learn to make them HERE at Dollar Store Mom.
Marquee Cake…with Working Lights
I’ve never mixed electrical things with baked goods outside of my oven and mixer, so this kind of feat is beyond me, but Amanda of How I Roll With It figured it out, and made step-by-step photos so you can, … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart Bokeh Filter
Rebekah from A Bit of Sunshine takes you through the steps for making a bokeh filter for your camera lens. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Giveaway: My Shadow Box Creation
Stephanie Howell is giving away one of these shadow boxes from My Shadow Box Creation. She also shows how she used it to capture memories of her newborn twins. Entries close this Friday, April 22nd 2011. Click here to go … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Enjoy Life
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Cricut Creations: Bridesmaid Cards
Karisa of fave crafts sent in this link to the hot-off-the-presses “will you be my bridesmaid” cards she made with the Cricut Expression 2. Adorable! View the tutorial here, and don’t forget to register for your chance to win … Read More...
7 Million Candles Recalled Because of Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall on over seven million tea lights sold by Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light.
The tea lights sold at Target, Wegmans and Marshalls cost between $1.00 and $12.00. You can … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired dress for baby
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous baby dress. It’s inspired by a similar – but much larger – … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple scarf for spring
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a simple scarf for spring. It’s a quick, easy project and would look great paired with a plain tee. Get the tutorial.
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