An all cookie box of chocolates. Even the actual box is made of cookies! Find step-by-step photo tips to make your own HERE at Mega Crafty.
Candy Heart Lollies
Simple, perfect, sweet. Stick with a classic: Heart lollipops. Love it. Learn to make them HERE at My Kids Make.
SuperHero Party
Check out these awesome Super Here cupcake toppers at My Chic Life. Love this idea. And by the way, the menu served at that party is exactly the menu I want at my next birthday party. Exactly. Take note.
Read all about it: 12 details for lingerie
When sewing lingerie, it really is all about the detail. And if you need some insipiration for beautiful details to add to your lingerie project, look no further than Colette Patterns. They share a list of 12 kinds of … Read More...
Tiara Cupcakes
Learn to make these darling tiara cupcake toppers HERE at Made By Bronwyn. I’m hiding this from my daughter, who is convinced she’s a Princess. And loves cupcakes.
New Company: Paper Smooches Stamps
There’s a new stamp company on the block! It’s called Paper Smooches and features clear stamp sets from designer Kim Hughes. If that name is familiar it’s because she used to design adorable stamps for Cornish Heritage Farms. Since CHF … Read More...
Cupid’s Arrow Pretzels
Find a step-by-step tutorial to make Cupid’s arrows from pretzels and heart gumdrops HERE at The Dollhouse Bakeshoppe.
SEEKING INPUT – or – tell me what you know, please!
I’m seeking information about this program from those crocheters who have used it:
http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/
What I’d be most likely to use the program for would be sweaters. Here’s the layout they use:
Since I’m mathematically challenged, I believe this program … Read More...
Thrifty Wedding Favors
Want to find great wedding favors that won’t break the bank? You’ll be making a beeline for your nearest Dollar Store after you see the gorgeous goodies featured on the Crafty Moods blog!
A Rose
American Mosaic Summit in Austin, Texas
The dates are February 16-20, 2011. The place Austin, TX. The event, American Mosaic Summit, The 10th Annual SAMA Conference. Are you going? I sure wish I was. I’ll be at my store…if you go give me a report … Read More...
Managing Long Floats in Fair Isle Knitting… and more….
Tacking Long Float
When working a stranded pattern, you never want to carry the non-working yarn across the back of the work for more than about 5 stitches, or whatever constitutes about a inch at your gauge. … Read More...
Monique Lhuillier Launching New Candle Line With D.L. & Co.
Famous bridal gown designer Monique Lhuillier is teaming up with D.L & Co. to create a new candle fragrance line.
Some of the scents that will be available include: blackberry, white flower, red rose and citrus. They’ll cost between $35.00 … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby
Beck from Corduroy’s Closet shows how she turned an adult-sized cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby. This is such a cool idea!! The buttons down the front of the cardigan become the buttons down the front of the sleepsuit. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: No-sew no-glue fleece chrysanthemum
Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to … Read More...
Are Ya Goin’?
Candy Apple Heart Pops
I’m completely in awe of these gorgeous candy apple heart pops from Duhlicious (yes, there are actually apples hiding beneath that pink candy goodness). See the whole post, with how-tos and more eye candy photos, HERE. Thanks, Donna, for … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Box
Make your own cupcake box! Find the how-tos with video HERE at Create Me Pink, inspired by a tutorial found on Memories by Anna Dawn (check out her apple box with apple cupcakes. so cute!!)
Project: Stamped Tray
Learn how to stamp a lovely wooden tray using Stampendous’ new Jumbo cling stamps. Click here for pt. 1 and here for pt 2 of the video tutorial.
-Heather