Toynga let me know about this fun social site called Candle Makers Guide where you can connect with other crafters. It’s also a good place to learn, make friends and join discussions about candle and soap making.
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Quilters’ beds rarely covered with own creations
Tina from Seaside Stitches has taken the Naked Bed Challenge. She even shows us her “ugly” bedspread. Her nearly finished quilt, shown here, is just the thing. It’s a beauty. Read more HERE.
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with grommets
Kelli from Small Town Stitcher guest blogs at Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with oversized grommets at the waist. The grommets are such a cool addition! With ribbon pulled through the grommets and … Read More...
Crafty bloggers can barter
Molly from A Foothill Home Companion has hatched a new business this Spring. Called Blarter, it’s an online meeting place where bloggers can barter all things crafty from books to fabric. Read more about it HERE.
Tutorial: Shortcake Knickers for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make a pair of Shortcake Knickers for toddler girls. These are soooo cute! And they look comfy, too. They’re made from knit fabric with a simple ribbed knit waistband. Shirring at the … Read More...
3-D Bunny Cookies
Bunny cookies that actually hop. Hee hee. Learn to make them HERE at Glorious Treats.
DIY Hydrating Grape Mask
A hydrating mask for all skin types. Crushed grapes are very soothing, cooling and toning to the skin. Below is a recipe small enough for one or two applications. Mask once made is to be stored in the fridge and … Read More...
Fresh from The Fridge DIY Mask For Dry Skin
BENEFITS OF TAHINI
Tahini is a source of calcium, protein and B vitamins, also a good source of essential fatty acids (EFA), these EFA’s are used in helping to maintain healthy skin.
With high levels of vitamin E tahini helps … Read More...
Modern Cowboy Party for Every Age
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...