Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a girl’s shirred sundress with ruffled straps. The shirring is done with elastic thread, and makes a stretchy top. The shirred top also makes pretty gathers for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cargo shorts for kids
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make these long cargo shorts for kids. She calls them the Tasku Shorts, and she made hers out of a man’s dress shirt. The pintucks on the shirt make a cool detail … Read More...
Touching Up Your Dollar Store Figurines
Here’s a cute tutorial using Fimo clay to perk up a simple dollar store figurine thanks to a sent in link from a reader.
Peep Surgery (and Stuff about me, too)
Completely aside from the fact that this post by Trish of Sweetology is all about me (but really, it is such an homage, and she’s giving away my book), I laughed aloud at the medical drama unfolding in the … Read More...
Avado Organics – Sensitives Review
The idea for Avado Organics came about when Tammy Fenner had her second child Lucy. Lucy had extremely sensitive skin and was prone to breakouts of eczema. All the products Tammy tried at the time would dry her skin out … Read More...
Tutorial: Mug Rug with Free Template
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek shares on her blog how she made this patchwork and applique mug rug. I love the heart coffee cup, so cute. Go HERE to get the know-how and link to the PDF pattern.
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Video Tutorial – How To Purl, Continental Style!
Cool Coat Rack from a Cabinet Door
Some of my favorite projects are those of the repurposed nature. This used to be a cabinet door. Now it’s a really cool and personalized coat/purse rack with charm and character. This project is fairly easy to do too, and … Read More...
“42 Ways to Recycle” eBook (FREE)
FaveCrafts has a downloadable eBook that give us 42 ways to recycle and what great timing when Earth Day is this Friday April, 22. There are some clever ideas in this eBook so why not download this free book and … Read More...
Technique: Carve a Name Stamp
Visit the Crafty CPA blog and learn how to carve your own name stamp. Perfect for personalizing the backs of handmade cards, gift tags, lunch bags, name tags…anything!
-Heather
Pancakes & Honey Wedding Brunch
Weddings are all about love, celebration, and of course, good food—and what better way to start your wedding day (or the morning after) than with a beautifully crafted pancake and honey brunch? Whether you’re planning an intimate bridal shower, … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas and Easter Treats from babble
Gosh, babble is just chock full of Easter goodness. I think I post on the site almost every day. Check out their Easter egg decorating ideas HERE (dyes, decoupage, cascarones and more) and a roundup of Easter treats HERE (candy … Read More...
DIY Ring Bearer Bow Tie
Grab a cuppa: Alliances Contest Gallery
Grab a cup of tea, coffee or whatever suits, then check out this year’s quilts entered in Alliances: People, Patterns, Passion contest. Put on by the The Alliance for American Quilts, it’s their major fundraiser.
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{Tutorial} Wired Paper Flowers
Ana Cabrera of Craftication sent in a link to some of the highlights of her DIY wedding, including a tutorial for the pretty paper flowers shown above. Click here for more inspiration. Thanks for the great ideas Ana!
Black Horse print by SophieBlackall on Etsy
Custard Eggs, Shortbread Soldiers and Coffee Lollipops
I’m always in awe of every single creation from Sprinkle Bakes. Find recipes to make breakfast for dessert (that is, boiled custard eggs and shortbread soldiers and coffee, yes coffee, lollipops) HERE at Sprinkle Bakes.
How to make recycled comic book pendats
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in a link to her cute tutorial on how to make recycled comic book pendants. I love these. But you know what it makes me think of doing? Decupaging Easter eggs with comic … Read More...
Newsy: Anna’s LouLouThi, flowers in May
Here’s a sneak peek of Anna Maria Horner’s newest fabric collection LouLouThi. As it’s the Greek word for flower – perfect timing for its launch at Spring Quilt Market in Utah May 13 – 15. The line consists of … Read More...
Toppers for England
More homages to the Royal Wedding: scone (or cupcake) toppers from Make the Best of Everything!. Find tips on making the English-themed toppers HERE.